The International Special Events Society (ISES), which fosters enlightened performance through education while promoting ethical conduct, recognized 18 event professionals who earned the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation in July or August 2013:
| Leslee Bell, CSEP | Rebecca Cotter, CSEP | Tanya Cropley, CSEP |
| Nadine Dekema, CSEP | Christian Devillers, CSEP | Richard Foulkes, CSEP |
| Cheryl Haney, CSEP | Elana Hertel, CSEP | Tarin Horan, CSEP |
| Mary Jane Howlett-Sexsmith, CSEP | Susan Levick, CSEP | Mary Ellen Miller, CSEP |
| Kristin Olafsdottir, CSEP | Alison Rannelli, CSEP | Charlene Roth-Diddams, CSEP |
| Evan Schaefer, CSEP | Nancy Strutzenberg, CSEP | Kelly Thompson, CSEP |
Professionals within the industry recognize the CSEP as an influential designation for the education and the promotion of professional ethics and standards.
Being a recipient of the CSEP designation demonstrates a continuous dedication to enhance individual and professional performance, and ISES congratulates each of these new recipients on earning this distinguished credential.
The CSEP continues progression as worldwide recognition of the special events industry continues to develop.
