December 22, 2020
As it closed out the industry’s most challenging year in recent memory, The International Association of Exhibitions and Events honored individuals whose innovative ideas and strong work ethic will be counted on for the recovery from COVID-19.
The winners are some of the longest standing event professionals who have contributed far more than the events they have produced. This year’s virtually ceremony aired during
Expo! Expo! put a renewed spotlight on
, who accepted the Women of Achievement Award again, three months after first being presented the prize at IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum.
Since joining Informa in January 2020, where she serves as president of fashion, Walsh has developed an ongoing education series with fashion, financial and lobbying experts to help support struggling brands and retailers during the pandemic, an incubator program called Fashion for Change which provides booth space and mentorship for up-and-coming black designers