About 20 in Their Twenties

• PCMA membership is not required.
• Must be 29 years or younger on Jan. 5, 2020.
• Employed full time in the Meetings, Conventions and Business Events industry.
• Demonstration of leadership. Application must address three of the following areas:
  • Creative thinking and problem solving.
  • Challenging the status quo.
  • Leading a team or project to achieve a common goal.
  • Elevating an industry network into business relationships.
  • Effective communication.
  • A positive role model.
  • Leadership in organizations (inside or outside the industry).

• Complimentary registration, three (3) nights of housing and round-trip airfare for Convening Leaders 2020
• Exclusive opportunities to participate in PCMA events and programs including NextUp (networking with industry leaders)
• Discounted registration to attend Convening Leaders for the two years following your award (2021 and 2022)
• Complimentary registration for EduCon 2020. Travel, housing and incidental expenses not included.
• Complimentary PCMA membership for one year (2020)
• Recognition on stage at Convening Leaders 2020, a Convene magazine feature article, a PCMA-issued press release to other industry publications, and PCMA website
• Crystal award to display

• Applications will be reviewed and candidates selected by a diverse PCMA member task force, including 20 in their Twenties program alumni and other PCMA volunteers.
• A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected each year.
• Individuals selected for the Class of 2020 will be notified with a phone call from a member of the selection committee no later than Oct. 18, 2019.
• Applicants not selected will be notified via email no later than Oct. 18, 2019.
• Candidates will be selected based on the following:
  • Content and Quality of Video (30%)
  • Overall Written Application Quality (30%)
  • Demonstration of Leadership (15%)
  • Career Goal (15%)
  • References (10%)

20 in their Twenties – 2020 Application Questions