Awards of Excellence

2026 Awards of Excellence – Nominations Closed

The 2026 Canadian Association of Exposition Management Awards of Excellence were presented to honourees during CAEM's Annual Conference, on June 17, 2026 at Caesars Windsor, Windsor, ON.

2026 Award Honourees

Honourary Life Member

• David Chisholm
• Anita Schacter

Volunteer of the Year Award

• Keri MacIvor, CEM – Canadian Health Food Association

Impact Award

• Laura Purdy – Exhibition Place

Hall of Fame

Exposition Category

• Nick Samain – dmg events
• Mike Singer, CEM – MKEM

Associate Category

• Jeff Drover – Stronco
• Mike Russell – Toronto Congress Centre

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Ron Bentley – The International Centre
• Dan Joyce – J&J Expositions Inc.
• Helen McDowell, CEM – Ontario Dental Association
• Linda Waddell – Canadian Boat Shows Inc.