Washington -- The Convention Industry Council (CIC), a consortium of leading event industry associations, has named five executives for induction into its Hall of Leaders next year.
"Their innovation, commitment, and energy are inspiring and a credit to the tremendous talent that exists in the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry," said CIC president Mary Power.
The five honorees are the following: Christine Duffy, president and chief executive, Maritz Travel; Steven Hacker, president, International Association of Exhibitions and Events; Robert "Bob" Moore, executive vice president, The Freeman Companies; Edward E. Scannell, director, Center for Professional Development & Training; and Roger Tondeur, president, MCI Group Holding.
Nominations were submitted either by CIC member organizations or the general industry community. A nine-person selection committee appointed by the CIC met this month to review the nominations and recommend inductees. The CIC Board of Directors then approved the slate.
The CIC Hall of Leaders was established in 1985. To date, 92 people have been inducted into the prestigious body.
The most recent honorees will be inducted at the 2007 Hall of Leaders Gala next Dec. 11, in Las Vegas.
The CIC consists of 32 member organizations representing more than 100,000 individuals and 15,000 firms and lodging properties combined that are involved in the meetings industry.
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