Click to view the current list of Hall of Leaders Honorees

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 five (5) inductees may be selected.

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. The second Hall of Leaders Recognition Pavilion will be redesigned in Chicago, Illinois, in conjunction with the expansion of McCormick Place West in the Fall of 2007.

ELIGIBILITY

• 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.

• Corporations or organization limited to one nomination. Organizations that sponsor a successful nominee should be prepared to purchase an upgraded table and provide four (4) seats for their honoree.

PROCESS AND DEADLINES

• All nominations must be submitted to the CIC office in Washington, DC no later than November 23, 2006. Nominations should be sent directly to:

• All submissions must meet the criteria below and include the following:

• 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.

CRITERIA

The following criteria are utilized in evaluating each nominee. Explain how the nominee fits these criteria. Be sure to address each topic separately, give examples to back up each argument. Please include no more than two (2) letters of support for the nomination, providing concrete examples of meeting the criteria listed on the nomination form.

A. Shaped the Industry – Is/was the nominee a “pioneer?” Have his/her contributions helped to shape the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry?

B. Continues to Contribute to the Industry – How do the nominee’s efforts continue to contribute to the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry?

C. Spans More Than One Aspect of the Industry – How do the nominee’s qualifications span more than one aspect of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry? How does his/her work contribute to the total meetings, convention and exhibitions industry, as opposed to only one segment?

D. Distinguished Achievement
(1) Contributions of lasting value
(2) Leadership role(s)
(3) Development of new ideas & techniques
(4) Outstanding service to multiple organizations serving the industry

E. Single Most Important Contribution – In the opinion of the nominator, what is the nominee’s single most important contribution to the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry? What is the significance of that contribution?

F. Contributions to Society – How has the nominee contributed to society in general? How has the nominee contributed to the general welfare of those outside the industry?

CONFIDENTIALITY

• As many qualified individuals are nominated and only five (5) can be chosen, we request that 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. If you would like any original materials returned please note this request clearly, when submitting your nomination packet.