Professional Development Awards
2010 Professional Development Award Winners:
- Larry Scovotto, CAE, Program Coordinator, Friends of Florida State Forests
- Michael Dvorak, Executive Director, Atlantic Coast Dental Association
- Wanda Taylor, Deputy Executive Director/ Member Services, FAPSC
- Deborah Beck, Executive Director, Diversified Business Events
- Jeanice Caskey, Meeting Planner, Florida Association of Health Plans, Inc.
- Tondra Matthews, CMP, Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers
- Latoya Washington, Membership and Marketing, Florida Association of Counties
- Letreze Gooding, Director of Education and Events, Florida Association of Counties
- Peter Dyga, IOM, VP Government Affairs, Associated Builders and Contractors
- Danie Lyons, Executive Director, Florida Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs
- Barbara Ann Cox, CMP, Executive Director, Podium Power Speakers Bureau
- Mark Fontaine, CAE, CAP, CCJAP, Executive Director, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association
- Sharon Heierman, CAE, IOM, CEO, NAIFA ? Florida
- Drew McLeod, Vice President, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
- Elaine Mann Carpenter, CAE, IOM, CPS, Vice President, Florida Retail Federation
- Alina Cataldi?Cooper, Certification Manager, American Culinary Federation
- Deidra "Dee" Kring, CMP, CAE , Director of Continuing Education, Florida Engineering Society
- Stephanie Thomas, CMP, Senior Conference Manager for FICPA, Florida Institute of CPA’
- Gail Beitelman, CAE
2011 Professional Development Application Coming Soon!
FSAE Foundation Professional Development Awards:
 CAE or CMP Awards: This Professional Development Award is designed to assist an association professional in gaining the American Society of Association Executive (ASAE) designation of Certified Association Executive (CAE) or the Convention Industry Councils (CIC) designation of Certified Meeting Planner (CMP). The FSAE Foundation provides financial awards to help recipients cover the costs of the application fee, study class registration, and the standard CAE or CMP study materials. The selected recipient must use the award within 12 months of the receipt of the award. Award can be used as reimbursement for fees associated with CAE or CMP application fees incurred from Jan 1 until in receipt of award. Repayment of the financial award is required if the recipient leaves the association management field within one year of receiving the award or fails to provide appropriate proof of award use. This award is available to any current FSAE Executive or Associate Member that meets the eligibility criteria. Apply by 4/1/2010. More information about getting your CAE or getting your CMP
 Hyatt or Marriott/Renaissance Award: This Professional Development Award is designed to assist an association professional in gaining professional development through education or training at the FSAE Annual Conference (Hyatt or Marriott/Renaissance Award) or in the process of obtaining their CAE or CMP designations (Hyatt Award Only). These awards are offered to assist recipients cover the costs of the registration fee, study materials, or travel expenses in getting to the FSAE Annual Conference. The selected recipient must use the award within 12 months of the receipt of the award. Award can be used as reimbursement for associated fees incurred from Jan 1 until in receipt of award. Repayment of the financial award is required if the recipient doesn’t use within the award year or fails to provide appropriate proof of award use. The Hyatt Award is available to any current FSAE Executive Member. The Marriott/Renaissance Award is available to any 2nd, 3rd, or 4th tier current FSAE Association Executive Member (such as VP, COO, Director, HR, etc...;an employee other than the Chief Staff Executive). Apply by 4/1/2010.
Al Campbell Award: (for Past Board Members Only) This Professional Development Award is designed to assist a past FSAE Board Member or FSAE Foundation Trustee in gaining professional development through education or training at the FSAE Annual Conference. This award is available to any current FSAE Member that has also served in the past as an FSAE Board Member or FSAE Foundation Trustee Member. *This Award is available to past Associate Directors at Large. The selected recipient must use the award within 12 months of the receipt of the award. Award can be used as reimbursement for associated fees incurred from Jan 1 until in receipt of award. Award amount may vary from year to year. Apply by 4/1/2010.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must complete the Professional Development Awards Application
- Must be a current FSAE member
- Did not receive any award from the FSAE Foundation in 2009
- Cannot be a current member of the FSAE Board of Directors, FSAE Foundation Board of Trustees, or the Professional Development Awards Committee.
- Must meet the eligibility requirements of ASAE or CIC (for CAE or CMP Awards only)
- Must be involved in the Association Profession for at least 5 years
- Cannot be reimbursed for fees, expenses, or exam costs made by my employer
Criteria Points Structure:
- Number of years as an FSAE Member: 1 point for each year; Max 10
- Number of years as an FSAE Foundation Contributor: 1 point for each year; Max 10
- Number of years in the association profession: 1 point for each year; Max 10
- Association Management Educational Courses: 1 point for each course listed; Max 10
- Volunteer Experience on an FSAE or Foundation Committee: 2 points for each Committee listed; Max 10
- Other community – based volunteer activities: 1 point for each; Max 10
- If you have received an FSAE Professional Development Award in past years: -5 points (minus 5 points); per year awarded within the past 5 years
Institute for Organization Management to provide $500 Vouchers for the IOM Program:
FSAE is pleased to partner with the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management (IOM) in offering partial scholarships for new enrollees that are FSAE members. The Institute program provides management and leadership training for association, chamber, and nonprofit professionals. The IOM curriculum consists of four one-week sessions. Go to this link Prospective Student Toolkit for more information about the program.
Enrollment is now open for the IOM program. We have two $500 new enrollee vouchers. First come, first served. By applying, you are agreeing that you will attend one session per year over a four-year period at a consistent location. To apply for one of the two vouchers, contact Hester at hester@fsae.org. The deadline for applying is April 20th.
Upon completion of the Institute program, students receive the IOM graduate recognition which allows them to use the letters “IOM” in public mention and professional correspondence, as well as 96 credit hours toward the CAE as Institute’s curriculum is directly tied to the CAE body of knowledge. This IOM recognition signifies the educational achievement of Institute graduates and demonstrates dedication to the nonprofit industry. For more information about IOM curriculum, sites, and dates, visit the Institute website.
For more information about FSAE Foundation Professional Development Awards, please contact Hester Ndoja, CAE, at the FSAE office at (850) 702-0944 or via email at hester@fsae.org.
Hyatt Hotels of Florida
Hyatt Hotels of Florida has generously contributed $4,000 to the FSAE Foundation, allowing the FSAE Foundation to award 8 FSAE Executive Members a $500 Hyatt Professional Development Award. This year each Hyatt Award Winners may use the $500 to attend the FSAE Annual Conference, any ASAE or FSAE education program, attend the CAE Study Group, or any other approved association management program.
Marriott & Renaissance
MARSAT (Marriott & Renaissance State Association Team) has made a generous contribution of $3,015 to the FSAE Foundation, allowing the FSAE Foundation to award 9 FSAE Executive Members (who are not at the CEO level) a $335 MARSAT Professional Development Award. This year each MARSAT award recipient may use the $335 award to attend the 2009 FSAE Annual Conference. Recipients are required to work one 2-hour shift at the FSAE Foundation Silent Auction at the Annual Confernce.
The association industry is a major profession and business and economic driver in Florida. FSAE endeavors to reach out broadly to a diverse community of professionals to assist with their professional educational and career development. Opportunities to create additional scholarships to reach more members are always available. We welcome your donation to the Foundation so that we can continue the good work. For more information or to make your contribution please contact Hester Ndoja, CAE, at hester@fsae.org.
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