News for the Hospitality Executive |
(St. Louis, MO) – November 29, 2012
-- The International
Association of Conference Centers
-The Americas invites hospitality educators
to nominate students for the 2013 IACC Conference Center Industry
Award.
The award includes a scholarship valued at $5,000.00 which is drawn
from a fund
dedicated to providing academic assistance to deserving students
interested in
careers in the conference center industry and is supported through
generous
contributions from IACC members and associated organizations.
According to IACC-Americas President Peter J. Stockmann, “IACC looks to lighten the burden of educational costs for the winner of this award and to further expand knowledge of the conference center concept to all students and academic institutions.” Stockmann encourages hospitality educators to nominate undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, or post-graduate level students who would be exceptional prospects for this award. Any outstanding candidate(s) should meet the following criteria:
The scholarship flyer can be downloaded and posted on a school’s public bulletin board: http://iacconline.org/content/files/ScholarshipFlyer2013.pdf IACC requires the following as part of each nomination:
In addition to the monetary award, the IACC Conference Center Industry Award recipient will be granted complimentary registration to the 2013 IACC-Annual Conference and Pre-Conference Study Tour, including lodging & meals and transportation expenses. The award will be presented formally during the conference, which runs March 16 – March 22, 2013, at The Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, Illinois (north of Chicago). For more information go to: http://events.iacconline.org/2013Annual One runner-up will also be offered the conference attendance package (excluding the pre-conference tour) outlined above. “This is an excellent opportunity” says Stockmann “to gain recognition and financial support for deserving students. It is also one of several programs that IACC offers to students and faculty. And, we look forward to receiving your nomination.” The IACC Mission Statement: The International Association of Conference Centres is the thought leader on the meeting experience. IACC represents its members by defining and promoting the IACC Meeting Concept and providing learning opportunities. The IACC Vision: “IACC is a community of passionate people and organizations delivering innovative and exceptional meeting experiences.” Founded in 1981, the International Association of Conference Centres is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting understanding and awareness of the conference center industry and to giving member properties the tools necessary to provide an exceptional meeting experience. Active members meet a set of stringent Universal Criteria and agree to a Code of Ethics. Currently, the association includes approximately 400 members from the United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, France, England, The Netherlands, Germany and Japan. For more information, visit the website at www.iacconline.org. “There are meetings and then there are IACC meetings." |
Contact:
James M.
Mahon [email protected] |