CONTACT: Ann Peshoff
Convention Industry Council
(703) 610-0224
apeshoff@conventionindustry.org
CIC Announces International CMPs
McLean, VA – July 13, 2005 – The Convention Industry Council
(CIC) is pleased to announce five newly designated Certified Meeting
Professionals (CMPs) who passed the April 18, 2005 CMP examination in
Frankfurt, Germany. In its twentieth year, the number of individuals
who have obtained the CMP credential now totals 10,302 in 26 countries
making CMP the most widely recognized meeting industry designation in
the world. The new CMPs are: Eugenia Cagnienelli (Italy), Anna Carnielli
(Italy), Ute Duregger (Italy), Henricus Plompen (Netherlands), and Annamaria
Ruffini (Italy). The newest class of CMPs is also available on the CIC
website at www.conventionindustry.org.
Widely regarded as the premier certification program in the industry,
the CMP examination tests the candidates’ knowledge of meeting
management. In addition to passing this rigorous examination, candidates
must also demonstrate responsibility and accountability for successful
meetings.
The CMP Program is designed to increase the professionalism of meeting
managers in any component or sector of the industry, recognize and raise
industry standards, and increase the value of these practitioners to
their employers and individuals to whom their services are provided.
The April examination was administered in conjunction with the annual
IMEX Trade Show. The next international location for the CMP examination
will be held on May 29, 2006 again in Frankfurt, Germany. Applicants
must submit completed application to CIC by February 13, 2006 for consideration
for the May 2006 exam date. The next North American CMP examinations
are scheduled for January 21, 2006 with an application submission deadline
of September 12, 2005 and July 8, 2006 with an application submission
deadline of March 6, 2006.
Interested meeting professionals may purchase study materials and the
CMP Candidate Handbook from the CIC website www.conventionindustry.org.
The Convention Industry Council’s 30 member organizations represent
more than 100,000 individuals as well as 15,000 firms and properties
involved in the meetings, convention and exhibitions industry. Formed
in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance
the industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of information and develops
programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates
the public on its profound economic impact.
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