Previous Award Winners

FSAE 2024 Leadership Award Winners

FSAE presented its most prestigious Leadership Awards at its recent Annual Conference held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. These awards recognize individuals for their leadership, dedication, and professionalism both within FSAE as well as their own organizations.

The 2024 award winners are:

Keyna CoryExecutive of the Year: Keyna Cory; Executive Director, FL Recycling Partnership Foundation; Tallahassee
Keyna Cory has worked in the association space for over 20 years, with the last 10 as the Executive Director for the FL Recycling Partnership Foundation. An association executive member of FSAE since 2013, Keyna served as FSAE 2023-24 Chair of Board of Directors as well as serving on numerous FSAE Committees.
The Executive of the Year Award honors an association executive who has displayed the highest commitment to professional growth and dedication to advancing the association management profession. 

 

Brandon HallAssociate of the Year: Brandon Hall, CMP; Director of Meeting & Convention Sales, Florida; The Palm Beaches; West Palm Beach
Brandon Hall, CMP has worked in the hospitality industry for 11 years. He currently serves as the Director of Meeting & Convention Sales for the Florida Association and International Incentive markets for Discover the Palm Beaches. A member of FSAE since 2018, Brandon recently served on the FSAE Board of Directors as well as numerous FSAE Committees.
The Associate of the Year Award honors an association supplier whose dedication and leadership also advances the industry.  

 

Laura CaputoFrank Rudd Rising Star: Laura R. Caputo, J.D.; Principal, La Roca Consulting & Management LLC; Wellington, FL
Laura R. Caputo, J.D. has worked in the association industry for 5 years after practicing law for a decade. Through her consultancy, Laura offers strategy, operations, and management services to associations. She previously served as Executive Director at an association management company and was Chief of Staff at a stand-alone international association. A member of FSAE since 2020, Laura has served on several FSAE Committees, most recently participating in the Marketing and Education Committees.
The Frank Rudd Rising Star Award honors an association professional and/or supplier member who contribute significant time and talent to ensure FSAE’s continued success.

LeadingAge Southeast Steve BahmerAssociation of the Year: LeadingAge Southeast, Tallahassee
LeadingAge Southeast is comprised of more than 350 mission-driven senior living communities and more than 700 facilities that provide high quality care and services to older adults across Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. More than 100,000 seniors live in LeadingAge Southeast member communities. Pictured: LeadingAge Southeast President/CEO Stephen Bahmer
Association of the Year honors an organization that demonstrates outstanding efforts, excellence and innovation. 

 

Experience KissimmeeSupporting Associate Organization of the Year: Experience Kissimmee
Experience Kissimmee is the official tourism authority for Osceola County, FL. The team develops and implements sales, marketing, and communications programs that encourage more than 9 million overnight guests annually, including attracting and hosting meetings and conferences for Florida's associations.
Supporting Associate Organization of the Year honors an organization that demonstrates outstanding efforts, excellence and innovation.

“This year’s award winners have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation,” said FSAE Chair Crissy Tallman, CMP, CAE, CEM. “Their leadership is advancing the association management profession as well as serving local communities. These members’ achievements set a high standard for excellence and inspire us all. Congratulations!”

Each year FSAE recognizes individuals for their leadership, dedication, and professionalism both within FSAE as well as their own organizations. Each recipient is nominated by their peers and selected by committee-review according to strict criteria of excellence and achievement. Award recipients’ professionalism and leadership are evident in both services to the association management profession and to the local community.

Congratulations to our Winners!
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