The Events Industry Council (EIC) and the EIC 2024 Global Awards Task Force have announced their 2024 Hall of Leaders Inductees, who will be honored at EIC’s 2024 Global Awards Celebration in October.
The EIC Hall of Leaders is the premier recognition program in the meetings, conventions, exhibitions, hospitality and travel industry. Considered a lifetime achievement award, it recognizes outstanding leaders who have unequivocally shaped the global business events industry. More than 150 inductees have been named to the Hall of Leaders since it was launched in 1985.
Following are the 2024 Inductees:
Cathy Breden, CMP Fellow, CAE, CEM, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)
Robin Lokerman, CMM, FASAE, Group President, MCI Group
Greg O’Dell, President of Venue Management, Oak View Group
William Reed, FASAE, CMP, Chief Event Strategy Officer, American Society of Hematology
Julius Solaris, Founder, Boldpush
This year’s awards also will include a celebration of EIC’s 75th Anniversary, hosted by the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Monday, Oct. 7 from 5-8 pm PDT. Register to attend the event here.
“As we celebrate EIC’s 75th Anniversary, we look forward to honouring this years’ Hall of Leaders inductees for their broad impact and achievements,” said EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert in a media announcement. “Each has offered inspiration and expertise beyond their role, modeling the way for others.”
Additional award categories and winners include the following:
EIC Pacesetter Award
- Paola Bowman, CMP, CMM, Director of Client Services and Events of Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Shameka Jennings, CMP, CAE, MTA, DES, Principal and Chief Events Officer of EventsNoire
- Sina Bünte, CMP, DES, TMEP, HVED, Founder of DigitalMind.events
EIC Social Impact Award
- Diane Hawkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Executive Vice President-Volunteer Engagement of Meeting Professionals International
- Gary Murakami, CMP Fellow, GTP, GLP, CMM, DES, Vice President, Global Sales & Industry Relations of Teneo Hospitality Group
“The strength of the business events industry is built upon the passion, ideas, dedication and innovation of so many professionals,” said EIC Board Chair Ana María Viscasillas, MBA, CDME, DES, CED, a business tourism strategist for the Global Visitors Economy and Board Liaison & Immediate Past Vice President for COCAL (Federación de Entidades Organizadoras de Congresos y Afines de Latino América). “This year, as we celebrate 75 years of EIC, we shine a light on the exceptional people and organizations that are making a lasting impact through their leadership while inspiring us as we look toward the future,” she said.
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