ILEA International Honors Outstanding Contributions With 2020-2021 Volunteer and Chapter Awards
(McLean, VA, USA, August 5, 2021) The International Live Events Association (ILEA) has announced the recipients of its 2021 Volunteer Awards and 2020-2021 Spirit of Excellence Awards, which honor ILEA members who have made invaluable contributions to ILEA and the live events industry as well as excellence in ILEA chapter leadership, respectively. Both the Volunteer Awards and the Spirit of Excellence Awards were presented during the ILEA 2021 Annual General Meeting on July 28.
“Over this past year, we’ve seen how incredibly strong and resilient ILEA’s community of volunteers is,” said ILEA International 2020-2021 President Dana Macaulay, CSEP. “Their spirit is exemplified by the recipients of our Volunteer Awards and Spirit of Excellence Awards, whose dedication to ILEA and the live events industry has made a difference in helping our members and community respond to and recover from the pandemic. Thank you — and congratulations!”
2020-2021 ILEA VOLUNTEER AWARDS
KLAUS INKAMP LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Leslee Bell, Partner, Decor & More Inc. — The prestigious Klaus Inkamp Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a well-respected leader who is of high ethical character and who has given selflessly to ILEA and the live events industry for an extended period of time.
J. ROBERT GRAVES PIONEER AWARD
Sara Grauf, CSEP, Senior Vice President, Event Strategy and Services, San Francisco Giants — Named for one of ILEA’s founders, the J. Robert Graves Pioneer Award is given to a volunteer who has significantly contributed to the growth and development of the association, not only through creative vision but through determined execution.
METTLE ATTITUDE AWARD
Jane Hague, Head of Business Development, ExCeL London — The Mettle Attitude Award is presented annually to the ILEA volunteer who is always willing to contribute, always perseveres, and achieves results against all odds.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Rachel Jacob Barnett, Director of Partnerships and Giving, San Francisco Pride — The Volunteer of the Year Award goes to an ILEA volunteer who embodies not only professionalism but also determination. This leader is always available to lend a hand and strives to achieve ILEA's goals by going beyond the call of duty.
2020-2021 ILEA SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
INDUSTRY AND CHAPTER ENGAGEMENT
ILEA Austin
Honorable Mention
ILEA Minneapolis/St. Paul
CHAPTER SPECIAL PROJECT (tie)
ILEA Nashville
ILEA Northern California
MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
ILEA Vancouver
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT (awarded to an individual ILEA member)
Tiffanie Rosier, Owner, AllStar Photobooth, ILEA Virginia
CHAPTER DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
ILEA Austin
Honorable Mention
ILEA Northern California
CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS
ILEA Vancouver
Honorable Mention
ILEA Minneapolis/St. Paul
MEMBER INITIATIVE
ILEA Minneapolis/St. Paul
Honorable Mention
ILEA Nashville
CHAPTER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
ILEA Minneapolis/St. Paul
Honorable Mention
ILEA Austin
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
ILEA Minneapolis/St. Paul
Honorable Mention
ILEA Vancouver
REGION OF THE YEAR
ILEA Canada
Honorable Mention
ILEA Southeast Region
ABOUT ILEA
The International Live Events Association (ILEA) is a global community of thousands of creative event professionals whose skills, expertise, and experience power some of the most recognized and respected live events around the world. ILEA advances the live events industry by creating an inclusive global community dedicated to personal and business development, and inspiration to elevate all professionals engaged in live events. ILEA’s events, education resources, and certification program provide members with exclusive opportunities for collaboration, thought leadership, and idea-sharing. For more information, visit ileahub.com.