International Association of Venue Managers

This year marks the 10th anniversary of 𝗜𝗔𝗩𝗠’𝘀 𝟯𝟬|𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥|𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺! For the past decade, we have recognized and empowered the next generation of venue management professionals – rising leaders who are shaping the future of our industry. In the week’s leading up to the 10th Year celebration for the program, which will take place at Venue𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 2025 in New Orleans, LA, July 28-31, we will spotlight past participants in a “𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄” series. This week we recognize 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗮, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟲. Read more at blog.iavm.org #IAVM #FrontRowNews

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In a groundbreaking move for sustainability in the live event space, Trade Show News Network (TSNN), the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), and Honeycomb Strategies have announced the launch of Venue Sustainalytics—a first-of-its-kind sustainability benchmarking and data intelligence platform purpose-built for venues and event organizers. Read more at blog.iavm.org #IAVM #FrontRowNews

The 2025 Earth Day theme is 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥, 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗧™. Many venues have joined in the effort to make smart energy choices for our industry—and our planet. One such sustainability superstar is IAVM member, Colorado Convention Center (Denver). The venue implemented many changes as part of an expansion, earning them LEED Gold Certification in 2010: 📍 Location and Transportation 🏃➡️ Design for Active Occupants 🚰 Indoor Water Use Reduction ⚡️ Optimized Energy Performance 💡 Interior Lighting and Thermal Comfort 🦺 Construction and Demolition Waste Management 🚧 Materials Used in Construction 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗖𝗖’𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 https://buff.ly/pPw3RHB 👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 https://buff.ly/InYGPOI #RenewableEnergyNow #EarthDay #IAVM

🎓 Level Up Your Venue Leadership! Ready to stand out in the venue management industry? The Certified Venue Professional (CVP) designation from IAVM recognizes your expertise, commitment, and passion for excellence. ✅ Boost your credibility ✅ Advance your career ✅ Join a network of elite professionals Whether you're just starting or a seasoned pro, the CVP is your next big move! 🔗 Learn more & apply today: www.iavm.org/cvp #IAVM #CVP #VenueLeadership #CareerGoals #VenueManagement

𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗠: Joseph Psuik III, CVE, embraced venue management and joined IAVM in December 1989. Psuik passed away at his retirement home in Loveland, Colo., on April 1 at the age of 82. Read more at blog.iavm.org #IAVM #FrontRowNews #InMemoriam

𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗠: Bob Stefanski spent his professional career in the food and beverage industry, entering the venue side of concessions and catering at Pine Knob Music Theater, Clarkston, Mich., in 1980. He spent the next 24 years with Ogden/Aramark. He passed away March 14, at the age of 70, in Detroit. Read more at blog.iavm.org #IAVM #FrontRowNews #InMemoriam

This year marks the 10th anniversary of 𝗜𝗔𝗩𝗠’𝘀 𝟯𝟬|𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥|𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺! For the past decade, we have recognized and empowered the next generation of venue management professionals – rising leaders who are shaping the future of our industry. In the weeks leading up to the 10th Year celebration for the program, which will take place at Venue𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 2025 in New Orleans, LA, July 28-31, we will spotlight past participants in a “𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄” series. This week we recognize 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁, 𝗖𝗩𝗣, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟲. Read more at blog.iavm.org #IAVM #FrontRowNews

👏 Celebrating an Outstanding Allied Member! 👏 We’re proud to announce Erik Waldman, CVE as the 2025 Joseph J. Anzivino Distinguished Allied Award recipient! 🏆 Erik's dedication, leadership, and unwavering support of the venue management industry have made a powerful impact across our community. His commitment to collaboration and excellence truly embodies the spirit of this award. Join us in recognizing Erik’s contributions at VenueConnect 2025 in New Orleans! 🎷🎉 Help us celebrate this well-deserved honor—congratulate Erik in the comments! 👇 #IAVM #AnzivinoAward #VenueConnect2025 #AlliedExcellence #CongratulationsErik