IAEE announces 2024 scholarship and grant recipients »

(IAEE Young Professionals networked and networked at a recent gathering in Atlanta. This year, the IAEE awarded scholarships and grants to support the professional growth of emerging talent and seasoned professionals in the exhibition and events industry. Photo courtesy of IAEE. )

Submitted by IAEA

dallas – The International Association of Exhibitions & Events® (IAEE) has announced this year’s scholarship and grant recipients for its Educational Assistance Program, which is designed to support the ongoing journey of experienced exhibition & event professionals as well as industry newbies and secondary school students interested in joining the program industry.

“By investing in ongoing education and skills development, we not only support individual growth but strengthen the foundation of our industry,” said Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM, president and CEO of IAEE. “We congratulate this year’s outstanding recipients for their dedication to learning and whose excellence will undoubtedly shape the future of exhibitions and events.”

this Helen Brett™ Scholarship Created by Robert Kolinek, CEM, CMP, and named after his grandmother, a pioneer in the trade show industry. It is designed to assist individuals who are exploring studies in exhibition and event management with the ultimate goal of advancing their careers in the field. This year’s application and selection process resulted in the award of 21 scholarships: 14 to undergraduate students and 7 to graduate students.

The 2024 Helen Brett Scholarship recipients are:

undergrad

Abigail Cantrell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Anna Garza

University of North Texas

Campbell Brown

high point university

Colleen Bishop

james madison university

Gao Enrui

Grace College and Seminary

josie herring

University of Denver

Kira Holmes

Georgia State University

Molly McNulty

DePaul University

*Also got an internship opportunity at the World Expo! Expo! IAEE 2024 Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Los Angeles, California

Sun Kang

Beijing Union University, China

Sidney Spencer

Georgia State University

Tao Chang

Georgia State University

Tiffany Norman

Iowa State University

Valery Salazar Jimenez

University of North Texas

Yazmin Barbosa

Johnson and Wales University

graduate

Annette Ott-Barnett

Torrens University, Australia

Elise van Noord

University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Emily Zilbus

Iowa State University

Maria Molitor

University of Sioux Falls

Nicholas Wall

new york university

Sanika Pawar

new york university

Stephanie Jones

University of North Texas

this Bob Dahlmeier Educational Fund Support education and professional development in the international exhibitions and events industry. The fund is designed for global event professionals, including young professionals, new industry professionals and those interested in learning about global markets.

The 2024 Bob Dahlmeier Education Fund Grant recipients are:

Ray Baum

Business Development Director

Expo Group

Chelsea Cranshaw, CMP, DES

Operations Director

JadeX

this IAEE DE&I Scholarship It was founded by Rochelle Richardson, CEM, IAEE member, who is passionate about helping children succeed. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote and increase the visibility of the exhibition, convention and business events industry and to provide high school graduates from diverse backgrounds, underserved, economically and socially disadvantaged groups an equal opportunity to complete a two- or four-year college education program.

The 2024 IAEE DE&I Scholarship recipients are:

Qiyue He

josiah quincy high school

*Admitted to the University of Massachusetts Amherst to pursue a degree in Hospitality Management

Learn more about IAEE scholarship and grant opportunities here.

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Since 1928, IAEE has been trusted to provide quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the world’s largest exhibition and events industry association, with members including exhibition organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. The organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of the IAEE, which advocates and raises awareness of face-to-face exhibitions and events as a primary medium for business development and growth. The IAEE provides relevant, timely and innovative education to its members and industry. IAEE recognizes its strategic partners: 4imprint, Conference News Television (CNTV), eShow, Freeman, GES | onPeak, Grit Productions and Expositions, IMEX, New Orleans Inc., Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Risk Strategies Company | Buttine Insurance and Snöball. Please visit www.iaee.com for more information.