
Hall of Fame
CAEM Hall of Fame Inductees are industry leaders who have been recognized for the honour they bring to the exposition industry, and as a result of their activities in support of CAEM.
For their dedication and experience, Members of the CAEM Hall of Fame are highly regarded as active contributors to the Association. Each winner is an industry professional committed to quality and excellence, who shares wisdom and trade knowledge for the betterment of the Association as a whole.
HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
1. Exposition Member
Who Is Eligible?
Current Exposition Members of CAEM are eligible for this award. Retired is defined as no longer active in the exposition industry. Awards may be made posthumously. Members of the CAEM Nominating Committee are not eligible to win this award.
What are the Requirements for Consideration?
In order to be considered for this honour, candidates must meet a minimum of four (4) of the following seven (7) requirements, with the membership requirement being mandatory:
- Held membership within CAEM, in the expo or associate category, for a minimum of 10 years.
- Participated as a Director or Officer of CAEM for a minimum of two years.
- Actively participated on a minimum of two CAEM Committees other than the Board for a minimum of 2 years.
- Participated as a speaker/presenter at seminars or conferences or published articles on the exposition industry, participated in webinars, podcasts etc.
- Is a champion in the industry and actively works to promote and better the profession.
- Possess a related industry designation.
- Has worked in the industry for at least 15 years.
2. Associate Member
Who Is Eligible?
Current Associate Members of CAEM are eligible for this award. Retired is defined as no longer active in the exposition industry. Awards may be made posthumously. Members of the CAEM Nominating Committee are not eligible to win this award.
What are the Requirements for Consideration?
To be considered for this honour, candidates must meet a minimum of four (4) of the following seven (7) requirements, with the membership requirement being mandatory:
- Held membership within CAEM, in the expo or associate category, for at least 10 years.
- Participated as a Director or Officer of CAEM for a minimum of two years.
- Actively participated on at least two CAEM Committees other than the Board for at least 2 years.
- Participated as a speaker/presenter at seminars or conferences or published articles on the exposition industry, participated in webinars, podcasts, etc.
- Is a champion in the industry and actively works to promote and better the profession.
- Possess a related industry designation.
- Has worked in the industry for at least 15 years.
CAEM Hall of Fame Members:
2025
Exposition Category
- Michael Dargavel, CEM – Association & Events Management International
- Bianca Kennedy – Newcom Media Inc.
Associate Category
2018
- John Neofotistos (Associate)
2017
- Gaétan Marcoux, ExpoCité (Associate)
2016
- Isabella Wai, CEM (Exposition)
- Sheila Wong, CEM (Associate)
- Alain Sutton (Industry Builder)
2015
- Julie Pike (Exposition)
- Ken Legault (Industry Builder)
2014
- Arlene Campbell (Associate)
- Walter Oster (Industry Builder)
2013
- Naomi Wagschal, CEM, CMP (Exposition)
- Peter Bowie (Associate)
- Steven Levy (Industry Builder)
2012
- Michael Lecour (Industry Builder)
2011
- Elizabeth McCullough, C.D.E. (Exposition)
- Sonia Moffatt, CEM (Associate)
- Peter Kiddell (Industry Builder)
2010
- Anita Schachter (Exposition)
- Wendell Howes (Industry Builder)
2009
- Carol Bell-LeNoury (Exposition)
- Deborah Dugan, C.D.E., CEM (Associate)
2007
- Marcela Marijosius (Associate)
2006
- Paul Day, C.D.E. (Exposition)
- Jeff Gay (Associate)
2005
- Rena Menzies (Associate)
2004
- Donna Wood (Exposition)
- Greg Smith (Associate)
2003
- Stephen Nichols, C.D.E. (Exposition)
- Eric Lange (Associate)
2002
- Jonathan Denman, C.D.E. (Exposition)
- John LeRoy (Associate)
2001
- Jennifer Banfield, C.D.E. (Exposition)
2000
- James Mahon, CEM, C.D.E. (Exposition)
- Roland Michie (Associate)
1999
- Dawn Morris (Exposition)
- Paul Urben (Associate)
1998
- Bob Macgregor (Exposition)
- Roger Johnson (Associate)
1996
- Jack McLean (Exposition)
- Henry Mazur (Associate)
1995
- Vaughan Taylor, C.D.E. (Exposition)
- Sol Tolkin (Associate)
1994
- Donald McClure (Exposition)
- Red Hobson (Associate)
1993
- Bud Rodda (Associate)
1992
- Jim Creighton (Exposition)
- Cliff Chapin (Associate)