CHICAGO – For an industry to thrive, it’s about nurturing the next generation of leaders. That’s at the heart of Trade Show Executive’s Women to Watch program, launched in 2018. It identifies the next generation of leaders, but will also spotlight them at the legendary TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit, taking place at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California, September 21-23, 2022.
“Now more than ever, we need to recognize the talent within our ranks. For our industry to continue to succeed and thrive in the long term, we need to support and reward our female employees who go above and beyond, who demonstrate real talent and leadership qualities. That’s exactly what Trade Show Executive’s Women to Watch program is all about,” said Gabrielle Weiss, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Trade Show Executive.
This year’s Gold 100 will be unlike any other, as it will be both a reunion and a celebration of the industry being back face-to-face.
Women who work for independent trade show organizers or associations are eligible to be nominated. Click here to nominate a woman from your team who you think deserves this honor.
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Salon editors will select winners based on a variety of criteria including demonstrable leadership qualities, creativity, overall business acumen, integrity, problem-solving, fostering team member excellence and mentoring, and a high standard of excellence in salon management. This competition is open to non-executive salon management staff and is aimed at those who have worked in the industry for 2-10 years.
This year’s honorees will be in good company. They will join 2019 honorees Colleen Boyden, Senior Director of Operations at Reed Exhibitions; Courtney Easton, Director of Event Marketing at the National Business Aviation Association; Sherry Gendel, Director of Exhibits at the Radiological Society of North America; and Melanie Weiner, Director of Operations at Informa Markets. For more information, click here:
Women to Watch winners and their managers are invited to the TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit. This way, they can meet the best trade show organizers in the United States. Trade Show Executive also provides additional exposure to these next-generation trade show organizers by publishing a feature article.
Who is the woman to watch on your team?
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Contact Gabrielle Weiss at (312) 493-7753 or gweiss@tradeshowexecutive.com