At the ISES 2010 general meeting and luncheon, held on Aug. 7 during Eventworld in Baltimore, 2009-2010 president Kathy DeLuca, CSEP, CMP, announced this year's Spirit of Excellence award winners:

For chapters:
Excellence in Membership Growth
Rhode Island Chapter

Excellence in Membership Retention
European Chapter
New Orleans Chapter

Excellence in Communication
Rhode Island Chapter

Excellence in Programming and Education
Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter

Excellence in Special Projects
Austin Chapter

Chapter of the Year
Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter

Region of the Year Award
Northeast

For individuals:
Excellence in Membership Recruitment Zanine Adams, London/U.K. Chapter
Rolly Mansfield, Detroit Chapter
Kristin Nolte, Pittsburgh Chapter

J. Robert Graves Pioneer Award
Dennis Telischak, New Jersey North Chapter

Mettle Attitude Award
Zanine Adams
Richard Foulkes, London/U.K. Chapter

Volunteer of the Award
Andy Callin, London/U.K. Chapter