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2008 Hall of Leaders Nomination Procedures

Official Convention Industry Council Hall of Leaders Nomination Form
(Please read all Hall of Leaders Nomination Procedures priot to filling out a nomination form)

AWARD BACKGROUND & INFORMATION

The Convention Industry Council’s Hall of Leaders is the premier recognition program in the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry. The award recognizes outstanding leaders who have undoubtedly shaped the industry. The defining quality among these leaders is that the industry would not be what it is today without their contributions. To maintain the integrity of this prestigious recognition it is essential that the individuals nominated be of the same caliber. Although a large number of nominations are generally received, CIC will only present this award to those individuals who meet the appropriate standards and qualifications. A maximum of 6 inductees may be selected biennially.

CIC will appoint a Hall of Leaders Selection Committee comprised of reputable individuals representing a large cross section of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. The Selection Committee will review all nominations and recommend a slate of award recipients to the CIC Board of Directors. The Board of Directors must approve the slate in its entirety. If the Board disagrees with any of the recommendations, the Selection Committee must re-evaluate all nominations before suggesting a new slate of award recipients to the Board for final approval. The presentation of the award shall be recognized during the formal biennial Hall of Leaders Gala.

Each inductee is honored at the Hall of Leaders Recognition Pavilion, located permanently in the Washington (DC) Convention Center. The pavilion contains a short tribute video to each inductee, highlighting his or her career. A second Hall of Leaders is housed in Chicago’s McCormick Place. The McCormick Place display features bronze plaques which bear the inductees’ likenesses and includes brief statements of their contributions to the industry.

ELIGIBILITY AND FEES

  • Induction into the Hall of Leaders shall not be limited to the members of the Convention Industry Council’s member organizations, but may be given to anyone who makes a meaningful contribution to the industry.
  • Distinguished achievement may include, but is not limited to, significant contributions of lasting value to the overall industry; the leadership role provided to the industry; development of original ideas and techniques for use in the industry; and, outstanding service to other organizations serving the industry.
  • Nominations may be made posthumously.
  • The Convention Industry Council may nominate as a body.
  • Each CIC Member organization limited to one nomination at no cost to the organization. Organizations that sponsor a successful nominee should be prepared to assist with travel arrangements to the Gala and Induction Ceremony (and related expenses) for the nominee, as needed.

PROCESS AND DEADLINES

All nominations must be submitted to the CIC office in McLean, Virginia no later than May 9, 2007. Nominations should be sent directly to:

Convention Industry Council (CIC)
1620 I Street, NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Toll Free: 1.877.429.8634
Phone: 202.429.8634
Fax: 202.463.8498

 

All submissions must include the following:

  • An official completed Hall of Leaders Nomination Form (See following page).
  • Thorough Biography/Career Summary of the Nominee
  • No more than two letters of support for the nomination. Each letter should provide concrete examples of meeting the criteria listed on the nomination form.
  • Current professional photograph of the nominee in electronic format (high resolution .jpeg)
  • OPTIONAL: Other supporting documents (e.g. articles about the nominee, etc.)

All nominations will be delivered to the CIC Hall of Leaders Selection Committee for review and selection of possible inductees.

The Selection Committee will submit the recommended slate of award recipients to the CIC Board of Directors for final approval.

CONFIDENTIALITY

  • Any person or organization that submits a nomination for Hall of Leaders induction should not release the name of their nominee. Each organization’s Board of Directors should also be cautioned not to discuss their nominee outside the organization. Your cooperation is appreciated in keeping this information strictly confidential.
  • All nominations forms, except those for the chosen inductees, are destroyed once the selection process has been completed. You are encouraged to make a copy of all nomination materials before submitting them to CIC.

 

Click here to review the Official Convention Industry Council Hall of Leaders Nomination Form.

 

 

 

 

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