Toronto, Ontario – On August 16, 2016 Meetings + Incentive Travel (M+IT) announced its 2016 Hall of Fame inductees in a special, live presentation at IncentiveWorks™ 2016, Canada’s leading meeting, events and incentive travel trade show and conference.
It was announced that Constance Wrigley-Thomas, CAE, Owner and CEO of Essentient Association Management was an honouree in the Industry Mentor category. This is the first time in the Hall of Fame’s history that a Certified Association Executive (CAE) has been inducted.
“We are delighted to welcome this year’s inductees into the Hall of Fame family,” says Robin Paisley, managing director, M+IT and IncentiveWorks. “Each of them has made, and continues to make, a significant contribution to the meetings and incentive travel industry. They are truly inspiring.”
Reflecting upon her award Ms. Wrigley-Thomas noted “Mentoring is important because it creates continuity and connectivity between the generations. The lessons that I have learned during my career may help someone cut through the clutter of decision-making to arrive at a solution. In addition to sharing my experiences of ‘what to do’, I am equally, if not more happy, to share ‘what not to do.’ As a mentor I can provide the “hand up” that a mentee may need to realize their potential as an employee, volunteer and perhaps, as a future mentor. ”
She went on to say “I have observed from my role as a member of 5 industry associations, as a volunteer with 2 and as an AMC of multiple associations, that mentorship programs are not just needed, they are expected by members at both ends of the generational spectrum.
Constance Wrigley-Thomas is also the recipient of CSAE Trillium Chapter’s 2009 President’s Award and was recognized by NAIOP – Commercial Real Estate Association, for Outstanding Contributions by a Chapter Executive in 2011. She sits on the Board of Directors for CSAE Trillium Chapter and is also the co-founder and Secretary/Treasurer of the AMC Institute Canadian Chapter.
M+IT is the owner of Canada’s premier events, meetings and incentive travel industry magazine and website as well as IncentiveWorks. It launched its Hall of Fame in 2009 to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in the Canadian meetings and incentive travel industry.
Essentient Association Management & Events is a Canadian full service association and events management company. They are a leader and innovator in the association management company (AMC) space.
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