(IAEE Young Professionals connect and network at a recent meet-up in Atlanta. This year, IAEE awarded scholarships and grants to support the professional growth of emerging talent and experienced professionals in the exhibitions and events industry. Photo courtesy of IAEE.)
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DALLAS – The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announces this year’s roster of scholarship and grant recipients from its education assistance programs designed to fund the ongoing journey of experienced exhibition and event professionals, as well as those new to the industry and secondary students interested in joining the industry.
“By investing in ongoing education and skills development, we not only support individual growth, but strengthen the very foundation of our industry,” said IAEE President & CEO Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM. “We congratulate this year’s exceptional recipients on their dedication to learning and whose excellence will undoubtedly shape the future of exhibitions and events.”
The Helen Brett™ Scholarship was established by Robert Kolinek, CEM, CMP and named for his grandmother who was a pioneer in the trade show industry. Its purpose is to assist individuals who are exploring the study of exhibitions and events management with the end goal of advancing their career in this field. This year’s application and selection process resulted in 21 scholarships being awarded: 14 to undergraduate students and seven to graduate students.
The 2024 Helen Brett Scholarship Recipients are:
Undergraduates
Abigail Cantrell
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Ana Garza
University of North Texas
Campbell Brown
High Point University
Colleen Biskup
James Madison University
EunSeo Ko
Grace College and Seminary
Josie Herring
University of Denver
Kira Holmes
Georgia State University
Mollie McNulty
DePaul University
*Also received an internship for Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Sun Kang
Beijing Union University, China
Sydney Spencer
Georgia State University
Thao Truong
Georgia State University
Tiffany Norman
Iowa State University
Valery Salazar Jimenez
University of North Texas
Yazmin Barbosa
Johnson and Wales University
Graduates
Annette Ott-Barnett
Torrens University, Australia
Elise Van Noord
University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Emily Zirbes
Iowa State University
Maria Molitor
University of Sioux Falls
Nicolas Wall
New York University
Sanika Pawar
New York University
Stephanie Jones
University of North Texas
The Bob Dallmeyer Education Fund supports international exhibition and event industry education and professional development. The fund is designed for event professionals worldwide including young professionals, professionals new to the industry and those that are interested in learning about the global marketplace.
The 2024 Bob Dallmeyer Education Fund Grant recipients are:
Ray Baum
Director, Business Development
The Expo Group
Chelsea Cranshaw, CMP, DES
Operations Director
Emerald X
The IAEE DE&I Scholarship was established by IAEE member Rochelle Richardson, CEM, who is passionate about setting children up for success. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote and bring visibility to the exhibitions, meetings and business events industry for graduating high school students of diverse backgrounds and from under-served and economically and socially disadvantaged communities in order to create an equal opportunity for the recipient to achieve a two-year or four-year college-level education program.
The 2024 IAEE DE&I Scholarship recipient is:
Qiyue He
Josiah Quincy Upper School
*Accepted to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst to pursue a Hospitality Management Degree
Learn more about IAEE’s scholarship and grant opportunities here.
About IAEE
Trusted since 1928, IAEE provides quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world, with a membership of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of IAEE, and the organization advocates and promotes the awareness of face-to-face exhibitions and events as the primary medium for business development and growth. IAEE provides relevant, timely and innovative education to its members and the industry. IAEE recognizes its strategic partners: 4imprint, Convention News Television (CNTV), eShow, Freeman, GES | onPeak, Grit Productions and Expositions, IMEX, New Orleans & Company, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Risk Strategies Company | Buttine Insurance and Snöball. Visit www.iaee.com for more information.
