THE SOCIETY OF INCENTIVE & TRAVEL EXECUTIVES NAMES CHICAGO - The Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) recognized the best incentive campaigns, special/motivational events and promotion campaigns during a December ceremony, which took place during their annual International Conference in Barcelona, Spain, sponsored by IMEX. Programs were evaluated in the areas of return on investment (ROI)/budget maximization, creativity, logistics, and their ability to overcome program and implementation challenges. Above all, programs were evaluated based on their ability to deliver results that are superior in nature. 2006 SITE Crystal Award Winners: The Most Outstanding Travel Reward Program - Four Nights or More, Under 200 Participants Rich Wise, Wise Incentives, San Diego, California, USA Infinity Broadcasting Corporation
The Most Outstanding Travel Reward Program - Up to Three Nights, Under 200 Participants Padraic Gilligan, Ovation Group, Dublin , Ireland , and Borealis Incentives SONY Pictures Home Entertainment
Most Outstanding Travel Reward Program - Up to Three Nights, 200 or More Participants Margaret Corley, TBA Global Events, Los Angeles, California, USA BISYS
The Most Outstanding Catered Event at an Incentive Program Andrea Michaels, Extraordinary Events, Sherman Oaks, California, USA Cemex
The Most Outstanding Catered Event at an Incentive Program Michael Walter, Dragonfly Africa (Pty) Ltd., Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa BMW North America
Most Outstanding Single Event - Under $80,000USD Jennifer Childress, USMotivation, Atlanta, Georgia , USA F5 Networks, Inc.
Most Outstanding Single Event - Under $80,000USD Richard K. Lowy, Branded Experiences, Inc., Vancouver, BC Canada Insurance Company (Confidential) SITE established the Crystal Awards in 1980 as a means to recognize the unique blending of objectives and imagination that enable motivational programs to be successful in achieving business objectives. The 2006 entry and judging process was completely electronic to provide a level playing field and renew the focus on each program's ability to achieve its business goals. Incentive campaigns and special/motivational events of promotion campaigns held between 1 June 2005 and 31 May 2006 were eligible. Entries were evaluated by an independent panel of judges in the areas of return on investment, creativity and mechanics. Generous support was provided by 2006 SITE Crystal Awards Committee Chair, Polo Looser, MCS (Schweiz) AG; and 2006 SITE Crystal Award Committee Vice-Chair, Michael Goldsmith, CMP, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority. Other committee members included Padraic Gilligan, SITE Board Liaison; Victor Mena and Paul Flackett, CITE. Judges evaluating entries were: Tyler Davidson, Meetings Media Magazine; Peter Dunn, Group Event Travel; Sandra Eagle, Director of Content, Meeting & Incentive Travel; Barbara J. Hollister, Carlson Marketing Group; Bill Laviollete , Incentives & Meetings International ; Joe Lustenberger, Director of Marketing - North America, EUROMIC Inc.; Barbara Scofido, Editor Corporate Meetings & Incentives Magazine; John Touchette, CMP; Johnathan Vatner, Senior Associate Editor, Meetings & Conventions Magazine. The Crystal Award Program is sponsored by IMEX, a worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Contributing sponsors include: Incentive Magazine, Kosta Boda and Rethink All Media. # # # About IMEX The next IMEX will take place from 17 - 19 April, 2007 at Messe Frankfurt , Germany . In 2006 over 3,400 hosted buyers from 57 world markets attended IMEX, with an overall visitor total of 7,600 from almost 100 countries. More than 3,300 exhibitors representing over 150 countries will exhibit at IMEX 2007. # # # About SITE Founded in 1973, SITE is the only international, not-for-profit, professional association devoted to the pursuit of excellence in incentives, a multi-billion dollar global industry. SITE provides educational seminars and information services to those who design, develop, promote, sell, administer, and operate motivational programs as an incentive to increase productivity in business. Currently SITE has over 2,100 members in 87 countries, with 34 local and regional chapters. Members represent airlines, cruise lines, corporate users, destination management companies, ground transportation companies, hotels and resorts, incentive houses, official tourist organizations, trade publications, travel agencies and supporting organizations such as restaurants and visitors attractions. |