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WASHINGTON, DC (June 25, 2001) � The 21st Annual Hospitality Sales
& Marketing Association (HSMAI) Frank W. Berkman Chapter Award Program
was presented on June 6, 2001, during the Leadership Forum held at the
Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, AZ. More than 120 HSMAI leaders
representing chapters in the U.S., Aruba, Canada, Holland, Ireland, Mexico
and Norway joined with the International Board of Directors to recognize
the �Best-of-the-Best� in chapter practices.
The competition (for the 2000 calendar year) included 30 entries in eight categories: Awards & Recognition, Communications, Education/Programming, Fundraising/Community Service, Marketplace Events, Membership Development, Website and S.U.P.E.R.B. (Some Unique Project Executed Really Beautifully). Judging took place during an International Board Meeting held in conjunction with HSMAI�s Affordable Meetings® Mid-America in Chicago, IL, April 4-5, 2001. Entries were evaluated independently by International Board members and were awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze designation. All winners received an engraved crystal pillar award as well as a cash prize. �This program provides an ideal avenue to recognize HSMAI chapters that have displayed exemplary talent and achievement in various categories over the past year,� states Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA, president and CEO of HSMAI. �Furthermore, it is a way for chapters to learn about what their peers are doing, and at the same time, challenges them to be even more creative and innovative in their programming and initiatives.� Gold winning entries:
The Gold winning entries were published in a �Best-of-the-Best� Manual for 2000 and presented to chapter leaders. The �Best-of-the-Best� Manual is used to inspire and guide all HSMAI chapters to raise the bar of their chapter operation. In addition, all 30 entries were on display during the HSMAI Annual Sales & Marketing Summit, which took place June 7 at the Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, immediately following the Leadership Forum. HSMAI is the leading organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry leader in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management disciplines. Members can access a wide variety of educational tools and enhance their skills and expertise to increase business and enrich their careers. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of over 5,000 members from 35 countries and 60 chapters worldwide.
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Also See | The Norwegian Chapter Honored with HSMAI�s Frank W. Berkman Global Chapter of the Year Award / August 2000 |