CHICAGO — Trade Fair Manager (TSE) is proud to announce this year’s TSE Trailblazers. The Trailblazers program was launched in 2018 to recognize industry up-and-comers who are poised to become future leaders and executives. The nominations have been reviewed by TSE editors and the results are in.
Judging criteria include demonstrable excellence in trade show management, innovative contributions, problem solving and achievements over the past year. The Trailblazers program is open to all genders and is not restricted by any age criteria. They simply need to be newcomers with 2-10 years of experience in the trade show industry and non-executive staff members of a show.
The TSE 2023 Pioneers are Alexandra Aldridge, Marketing Director, Questex; Colleen Leonard, Manager, Conferences and Events, National Shooting Sports Foundation; Kamira Felton, Marketing Director, Questex; Katherine Carey, CEM, Sales Director, National Electrical Contractors Association; Lauren Filicia, Group Sales Manager, CloserStill Media; Lindsay Tyler, Marketing Director, Reaction; Samantha Moore, Senior Director, Meetings and Training, American Bakers Association; Steven Lopes, Conferences and publications, Maryland Municipal League; Chela Piacentini, senior marketing manager, Informa Markets; Olivia Lyons, senior director, marketing, fashion, Informa Markets; and Samantha Nagel, Senior Marketing Director, RX.
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“We are thrilled to bring back the TSE Trailblazers program this year for our Fastest 50 Awards & Summit. And I am thrilled with the level of participation in the program. After not having an event or program since 2019, this certainly gives industry leaders an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the rising stars in their ranks,” said Gabrielle Weiss, TSE Vice President and Editor-in-Chief. “It is an honor to recognize these newcomers for their hard work and leadership skills, which I know will take them far in their careers, and giving them the opportunity to be recognized in front of today’s industry leaders and innovators is one of the best parts of their job.”
TSE pioneers will participate in the TSE Fastest 50 Price and Summitwhich will take place May 1-3 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, where they will take the main stage at the awards gala to be recognized for their achievements and receive their Trailblazer trophies. They will also be featured in an article in an upcoming edition of Trade Fair Manager.
TSE will begin accepting applications for the TSE Women to Watch program at a later date. The Women to Watch program recognizes rising female leaders in the industry. To learn more about the 2022 Women to Watch, click here.
Contact Gabrielle Weiss at (312) 493-7753 or gweiss@tradeshowexecutive.com