The PCMA Education Foundation announced the winners of its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Awards, which included a planner, educator and supplier in the industry, in addition to the winners of its 2017 Professional Excellence Awards at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. on May 3, 2017.
“Our 2017 honorees and award winners’ accomplishments serve as inspiration to both industry veterans and novices alike,” said PCMA President & CEO, Deborah Sexton. “Each an expert in their profession—always endeavoring to lead the advancement of their organizations and the business events industry.”
Here’s the list of award winners, as presented by PCMA.
2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees [announced in 2016]
- Martin (Marty) Balogh, Associate Executive Director, Meetings and Travel Group, American Bar Association - 2017 Meeting Professional Honoree.
- Carol Krugman, MEd, CMP, CMM, Chair of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism & Events, Metropolitan State University of Denver - 2017 Educator Honoree.
- Barry Smith, President & CEO, Metro Toronto Convention Centre - 2017 Supplier Honoree.
2017 Professional Excellence Award Winners [announced live]
- Danielle L. Urbina, CMP, Director of Meetings and Exhibits with the American Society of Anesthesiologists – Meeting Professional of the Year.
- Megan D. Tate, CMM, Vice President, Meeting & Event Planning Manager with Wells Fargo – Event Designer of the Year.
- Jennifer L. Erney, CMP, CASE, Accor Hotels and most recently with ALHI – Supplier of the Year.
- Peter C. O’Brien, CASE, Global Account Executive with Marriott Global Sales Organization – Community Advocate of the Year.
The 2017 Professional Excellence Award Winners were selected from PCMA’s membership, which is made up of nearly 7,000 members. PCMA is the world’s largest network of business events strategists.
More information on the Professional Excellence Award Winners is available on the PCMA website.
