The Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) presented its most prestigious leadership awards at its recent Annual Conference held at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, FL. The Executive of the Year Award honors an association executive who has displayed the highest commitment to professional growth and dedication to advancing the association management profession. The Associate of the Year Award honors an association supplier whose dedication and leadership also advances the industry. FSAE’s Rising Star Award honors a member who contributes significant time and talent to ensure FSAE’s continued success. This year, FSAE was pleased to present the Rising Star award to two extremely deserving candidates as an Executive Rising Star and Associate Rising Star representing potential leadership in both membership categories.
The award winners for 2014 are:
- Executive of the Year: Rusty Payton, CAE, MBA, COO, Florida Dental Association
- Associate of the Year: Meg Caldwell, CMP, Sales Manager, Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa
- Executive Rising Star: Adrienne Bryant, CAE, Member Information & Database Manager, Association of Florida Colleges
- Associate Rising Star: Jason Carroll, CMP, Director of Sales & Events, The Florida Aquarium
“The Florida Society of Association Executives represents the over 1.5 million association professionals in the State of Florida. Our award recipients were nominated by their peers and selected for their outstanding leadership and volunteerism,” said Chair of the FSAE Board of Directors Janegale Boyd. “The FSAE award recipients have received the honor of being selected among the best Association Executives and Affiliate members in the state of Florida. We congratulate each of the honorees for their commitment, pursuit of excellence and the inspiration they give the association industry through their leadership.”
Each year FSAE awards individuals for their leadership, dedication, and professionalism in FSAE and within their current organizations. Each recipient is nominated by their peers and selected by committee-review according to a strict criterion of excellence and achievement. Award recipients’ professionalism and leadership are evident in both services to the association management profession and to the local community.
The Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) fosters collaboration of association management professionals through networking and educational events, online communities and best-practice resources. FSAE has been serving the association industry throughout Florida for more than 50 years.