Four Earn Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer Credentials

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Four Earn Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer Credentials

10/8/2021
EXHIBITOR magazine, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, today announces four Certified Trade Show Marketers (CTSM) have recently earned Diamond-level CTSM credentials. They are:

Kimberly Gulyas, CTSM - Sr Meetings & Events Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Annette McClure, CTSM, CSEP - Acct Mgr, Trade Shows & Events, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Christine Sionne, CTSM - Trade Show Mgr, Hunter Industries
Christina Stoll, CTSM - Actively Consulting

"These four new Diamond-level graduates have all demonstrated great leadership skills within their respective companies and within the CTSM program," said Jan Nelson, CTSM Executive Advisor. "Leaders give of themselves to help others be successful. Together, within the CTSM program, these four have helped many other CTSM candidates successfully reach their certification goals."

Kimberly Gulyas, CTSM

"The CTSM program has provided me with valuable insight into the exhibition industry, the knowledge to work more strategically, to capably problem-solve more effectively, and to participate in some great networking opportunities," said Kimberly Gulyas, CTSM. "Achieving Diamond level has given me the opportunity to give back to the program, and to further immerse myself in the industry through continued education. All of this has elevated my professional career."

Annette McClure, CTSM

"Earning the CTSM designation has given me the opportunity to demonstrate the value of face-to-face marketing to my colleagues and company leadership," said Annette McClure, CTSM. "Always seeking to advance my knowledge and skills drove me to pursue and reach the Diamond level. Never wanting to rest on my laurels, achieving Diamond makes me hungry to learn more. No matter how much experience I may have, there is more to learn. Being in a position to share my expertise and paying it forward to newer colleagues is an honor."

Christine Sionne, CTSM

"The CTSM program provided me with valuable, useful tools and information that I could put into practice immediately, gaining skills to sit at the table and participate in the strategic planning of our programs, becoming instrumental to our overall growth," said Christine Sionne, CTSM. "Pursuing upgrades gave me additional skills to move from a logistics expert to a Trade Show Marketing expert, ultimately recommending award-winning opportunities for our company. Achieving Diamond level was a two-fold objective, not only to give back to an industry I love but to gain opportunities to hone my leadership skills and continually learn what others are doing in different industries."

Christina Stoll, CTSM

"I've developed a framework for thinking strategically about where to invest and how to measure that return to drive future programs," said Christina Stoll, CTSM. "My skills have transitioned from a tactical implementer to a strategic thought leader in part to applying key learnings taught in this program. Achieving Diamond Level CTSM was a personal goal and I'm so very proud of this accomplishment and to be a part of CTSM community."

The CTSM designation is awarded by EXHIBITOR in affiliation with Northern Illinois University Outreach and reflects adherence to the highest educational standards of trade show and event marketing. The Diamond-level CTSM classification was established in 2011 to recognize the graduates who have chosen to lead through professional contributions to both the CTSM program and the industry.

"CTSM Diamonds understand their roles as guides and mentors to help others succeed," added Nelson.

CTSM graduates have the option of adding onto their core certification at four different levels of upgrades: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. More than 4,000 trade show and corporate event marketing professionals are currently enrolled in the CTSM program, and just 22 CTSM graduates have achieved Diamond Level certification. For more information, go to www.CTSM.com.

All new CTSM Diamonds will be recognized at the annual CTSM Celebration ceremony at EXHIBITORLIVE, The Annual Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Corporate Event Marketing, to be held October 31 - November 3, 2021, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. EXHIBITORLIVE is the most comprehensive educational event for trade show and event marketing professionals. Choose from more than 100 sessions and workshops guaranteed to improve the performance of your trade shows and corporate events. For more information go to www.ExhibitorLive.com.

About Exhibitor Media Group
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Media Group publishes the award-winning EXHIBITOR magazine, a monthly publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR's learning events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, The Annual Conference and Exhibition for trade show and corporate event marketing; EXHIBITORFastTrak accelerated learning conferences; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Media Group is also the founder and sponsor of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the industry's only university-affiliated professional certification program. Learn more at www.ExhibitorOnline.com.

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Contact:
jnelson@ctsm.com