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 Retired is defined as no longer active in the exposition industry.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 Retired is defined as no longer active in the exposition industry.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:

2018

John Neofotistos, exhibitorinsurance.com

2017

Gaétan Marcoux, ExpoCité

2016

  • Isabella Wai, CEM, Ontario Hospital Association
  • Sheila Wong, CEM, BBW International Inc.
  • Alain Sutton, the Toronto Congress Centre

2015

  • Julie Pike, SME Canada
  • Ken Legault, Legault Companies Ltd.

2014

  • Arlene Campbell, Direct Energy Centre & Allstream Centre at Exhibition Place
  • Walter Oster, Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows

2013

  • Naomi Wagschal, CEM, CMP, College of Family Physicians of Canada
  • Peter Bowie, Bowie Electrical Services
  • Steven Levy, Informa Canada Inc.

2012

Michael Lecour, GES Global Experience Specialists

2011

  • Elizabeth McCullough, C.D.E., Canadian Institue of Plumbing & Heating
  • Sonia Moffatt, CEM, Freeman
  • Peter Kiddell, Canwest Show Inc.

2010

  • Anita Schachter – GLM LLC, a dmg world media company
  • Wendell Howes – Master Promotions Ltd.

2009

  • Carol Bell-LeNoury
  • Deborah Dugan, C.D.E., CEM

2007

Marcela Marijosius

2006

  • Paul Day, C.D.E.
  • Jeff Gay

2005

  • Rena Menzies

2004

  • Donna Wood
  • Greg Smith

2003

  • Stephen Nichols, C.D.E.
  • Eric Lange

2002

  • Jonathan Denman, C.D.E.
  • John LeRoy

2001

  • Jennifer Sickinger, C.D.E.

2000

  • James Mahon, CEM, C.D.E.
  • Roland Michie

1999

  • Dawn Morris
  • Paul Urben

1998

  • Bob Macgregor
  • Roger Johnson

1996

  • Jack McLean
  • Henry Mazur

1995

  • Vaughan Taylor, C.D.E.
  • Sol Tolkin

1994

  • Donald McClure
  • Red Hobson

1993

  • Bud Rodda

1992

  • Jim Creighton

1992

  • Cliff Chapin