Forum Honors Gala
June 25, The Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier Chicago
6:00–10:30pm Black-tie optional
The Association Forum Foundation cordially invites you to the most prestigious event for Chicagoland's association community.
The Gala has become a Chicagoland association tradition. The night we come together to honor the leadership and achievement of our colleagues and partners. Now more than ever, it is important to celebrate and recognize the value the association community brings to our state, nation and the world.
—William S. St. John, CAE, President & CEO, Dietary Managers Association, 2009 Forum Honors Gala Chair
Celebrate and honor the top association professionals and supplier partners as the following awards are presented:
Samuel B. Shapiro Award
The profession's highest honor, presented to an association CEO for outstanding service and accomplishment.
Karen L. Hackett, FACHE, CAE, CEO, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
John C. Thiel Distinguished Service Award
Presented to an unsung hero, behind-the-scenes volunteer who has a long-term multifaceted volunteer record with the Forum.
Stephen P. Stahr, CAE, Managing Director, Million Dollar Round Table
Association Professional Achievement Award
Presented to an association professional member for outstanding service and accomplishments in association management.
Janet L. Jackson, Director, Office of the President, American Bar Association
Supplier Partner Service Award
Acknowledges a supplier partner member for outstanding contributions to the profession of association management and to the Forum.
Buz Buzogany, CAE Principal, SAVVY-Strategic Resource Partners LLC
Association Workforce Diversity Scholarships
Presented to six association professionals who are underrepresented in managerial positions in the association/nonprofit field.
- Songi Kim, Meeting Planner, American College on Healthcare Executives, Chicago
- Michelle Mills, Senior Coordinator, Marketing & Communications Services, SmithBucklin Corporation
- Aracely Munoz Petrich, Director, ABA Commission on Racial & Ethnic Diversity in the Profession, American Bar Association, Chicago
- Isha Neha Ruparel, Manager, Membership Operations, American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Star Abernathy, Executive Administrator, American Dental Hygienists' Association
- Aleta D. Harris, Senior Meeting Manager, American Health Information Management Association
Evening's Schedule
- 6:00 Reception
- 6:00 Silent Auction Begins
- 7:30 Dinner and Program
- 9:00–10:30 Dancing
- 9:30 Silent Auction Closes
- 9:45 Silent Auction Check-Out*
*Silent Auction payments will be collected on site.
Silent Auction
Building on the enthusiasm and success of last year, the evening will once again feature a silent auction. Last year's auction offered more than 40 items, including luxurious spa weekends, exhilarating golf and sport packages, intriguing foreign destinations and much more. This year's event promises to be even better. All items have a minimum value of $500 and bidders can designate the Forum PAC or Forum Foundation as the recipient of their bid.
To donate an item to the silent auction or purchase tables and tickets for the Gala, contact Kris Wolcott, CAE, at (312) 924-7074 or wolcott@associationforum.org
Who's Coming to Dinner?
Mission partner
Goal partner
Strategic partners
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