Honors Gala 2019

Honors Gala is a celebratory tradition for Chicagoland associations and the premier fundraising event for the Association Forum Foundation each year.

More than 600 attended the Honors Gala in 2018 to celebrate the achievements of our association professionals and industry partners. Join us again at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, where we will recognize this year’s honorees.

We are excited to carry on this the tradition while bringing you new and exciting experiences for 2019!
 

5:30-6:30 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

7-8 p.m.

8-8:45 p.m.

8:45-10 p.m.

Association Forum Foundation

The Honors Gala supports the Association Forum Foundation. Association Forum's Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) organization from the Association Forum. It was founded in 1987 with the purpose of enhancing the Association Forum's programs and services through new education, research and scholarship initiatives.

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2019 Honors Gala Steering Committee

Co-Chair

Marc Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
Choose Chicago

Co-Chair

Mary Lynn Fayoumi, CAE, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP
President & CEO
HR Source
 

Committee Members

Carla Balakgie, FASAE,CAE
President & CEO
NAMA

Doug Bennett
Senior Vice President of Convention Development
Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Dave Bergeson, Ph.D., CAE
Executive Director/CEO
Association Management Center

Tyler Eble
Assistant Vice President
Association Development Solutions

Lorne Edwards
Vice President of Sales & Services
Visit Phoenix

Liz Freyn
Vice President Meetings & Expositions
Kellen Company

Daniel Garrett, CAE
Account Executive
Sentergroup

Edie Glavey

Kay Granath, CMP, CAE

Brad Kent, CTA
Senior Vice President/Chief Sales & Services Officer
Visit Dallas

Jenny Lynch, CTIS
National Sales Manager
Visit Indy

Carol Pape, CAE
COO
Association of Professional Chaplains

Paul Pomerantz, FASAE, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
American Society of Anesthesiologists

Lise Puckorius, CMP
CEO
OLC Education & Conference Center

Angie Ranalli, CMP
Vice President of Sales - Midwest Region
San Diego Tourism Authority

Deborah Sexton, FASAE
DSL and Associates

Norris Orms
Vice President
Vetted Solutions

Barb Quigley, CMP
National Sales Manager
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau

Dave Weil, CAE
Vice President, Event Services
SmithBucklin

Leslie Whittet, CAE
Vice President, Chapter Operations
Association for Corporate Growth

Evan R. Williams, CAE, IOM
Director of Professional Services and Resources
Appraisal Institute

Debra Zabloudil, FACHE, CAE
President & CEO
The Learning Studio, Inc.