Nominations are closed for this year.
ABOUT
This award honors a business events organizer who has demonstrated commitment, vision and passion to the advancement and education of the global business events industry. This individual regularly conducts global business events and has shown a vast knowledge of important cultural customs and global business norms, while advancing their organization’s success. The award is presented annually at the IMEX Gala Dinner in Frankfurt, Germany. IMEX Frankfurt 2022 Gala Dinner takes place on Wednesday, June 1.
The IMEX Frankfurt Gala Dinner was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2019 WINNER
Carola van der Hoeff, Chief Operating Officer and Congress Director at International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
When I think of how the PCMA Global Business Events Executive of the Year recognizes and celebrates not only excellence as a professional, but also advancement and education of the industry, Carola’s dedication to improving global economic and social progress immediately comes to mind. Her work in the Netherlands and around the world personifies passion, dedication and vision.
PAST RECIPIENTS
- 2019: Carola van der Hoeff, Chief Operating Officer and Congress Director at International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
- 2016: Janet Tan-Collis, Chief Executive of East West Planners Pte Ltd.
- 2015: Pieter Swart CMP, CMM, Managing Director, Conference Consultancy South Africa (PTY)
- 2014: Phelps R. Hope, CMP, Vice President, Meetings and Expositions, Kellen Meetings
- 2013: David L. Williams, CMP, Executive Director, International Association for Energy Economics
- 2012: Ping He, Director Global Sourcing and Partner Relations, Experient