2018 class of Hall of Leaders, Pacesetter Awards announced

Earlier this month, the Events Industry Council announced its 2018 class of Hall of Leaders inductees and Pacesetter award winners.

The Hall of Leaders award is the premier recognition programme in the events industry that recognises a body of work and achievements of distinguished and lasting value by leaders who have played an integral role in shaping our industry. The Hall of Leaders Class of 2018 inductees are:

• Corbin W. Ball, CMP, CSP, DES, MS, Corbin Ball & Co. (Nominated by Attendee Management Inc.)
• Henry S. Givray, SmithBucklin (Nominated by AMC Institute)
• Edward Liu, CEMS Singapore (Nominated by International Association of Exhibitions & Events)
• Deborah Sexton, FASAE, DLS and Associates (Nominated by Professional Convention Management Association)

The Pacesetter Awards recognise the valuable contributions individuals are making to impact the events industry today, as well as charting the course for a thriving future. The 2018 Pacesetter Award recipients are:

• Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility: Jeff Chase, Freeman (Nominated by Freeman)
• Innovation: Zena Phillips, CMP, CPCE, Hilton Worldwide (Nominated by National Association for Catering and Events)
• Young Professional: Jessie States, CMM, Meeting Professionals International Nominated by Meeting Professionals International)

Look for exclusive Q&As with each of the inductees and winners throughout the next few months.