The Events Industry Council (EIC) will continue the tradition of celebrating the best and brightest of the industry at the 2017 Hall of Leaders and Pacesetter Awards Gala on Oct. 10, 2017 in Las Vegas during IMEX America.
The Hall of Leaders Class of 2017 inductees, who will be honored Oct. 10, are: David Peckinpaugh, CMP, Maritz Global Events, nominated by the EIC Board; Patricia “Patti” Roscoe, CITE, founder, AlliedPRA Destination Management, submitted by Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE); Janet Sperstad, CMP, Madison College, submitted by International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE).
Additionally, the Gala will celebrate emerging talent and leadership by honoring the winners of the 2017 EIC Pacesetter Awards. Established in 2012, the Pacesetter Awards recognize the valuable contributions individuals are making to impact the events industry as well as charting the course for a thriving future.
The 2017 Pacesetter Award recipients are: Dan Berger, Social Tables, nominated by MPI (Innovation); Guy Bigwood, MCI Group, nominated by MCI (Sustainability); Mac Campbell, Baltimore Convention Center, Nominated by International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) (Young Professional).
“The recipients this year truly reflect the best and brightest stars of the events industry,” said Karen Kotowski, CMP, CAE, CEO of the EIC. “Honoring where the events industry comes from, as well as the exciting future we have ahead of us, is what makes this award celebration so special [year after year].”
