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MEET ILEA VANCOUVER

Our Chapter History

The ILEA Vancouver Chapter was founded in 1993 and its membership represents skilled professionals who are passionate about networking knowledge and event inspiration

Chapter Awards + Milestones

About ILEA Vancouver


ILEA Vancouver Chapter was founded in 1993. Its membership represents skilled professionals who are passionate about networking, knowledge and event inspiration. Being a member of the creative events industry and ILEA Vancouver means you are part of an industry that is essential, creative and communicates. It is a global industry that we, as ILEA, have supported for over 25 years.

As a creative events professional, you are looking to learn, to connect, to be inspired, to belong and above all to be part of something special, something valued.

Our events and programs are designed to:

  • Inspire

  • Add value to membership

  • Increase the profile and build awareness of ILEA Vancouver and the events industry

  • Connect members and build relationships

About ILEA


Originally called the International Special Events Society (ISES), ILEA was founded in 1987 in response to phenomenal growth in the industry, a growing demand for promoting professionalism and providing continuing education. ILEA is the only international association which serves as an umbrella organization bringing together the many different disciplines involved in the special events industry. In 2016, ISES changed its name to ILEA, International Live Events Association.

 

Who is ILEA?

International Live Events Association is comprised of over 2,800 professionals in 27 countries representing special events producers (from festivals to trade shows), caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental companies, special effects experts, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, party and convention coordinators, balloon artists, educators, journalists, hotel sales managers, specialty entertainers, convention center managers, and many more.
 

  • 1992-93 Martin Van Keken​

  • 1993-94 Cameron Watt

  • 1994-95 Leigh Jones

  • 1995-96 Michele MacGillivray

  • 1996-97 Cindy Lemaire

  • 1997-98 Mardi Foster-Walker

  • 1998-99 Rhonda Pedersen

  • 2000-1999 Mark Wyatt

  • 2000-01 Eileen Bistrisky CSEP

  • 2001-02 ​Nicole Steves

  • ​2002-04 Stacy Wyatt

  • 2004-05 Michael Granek CSEP

  • 2005-06 Mark Wyatt

  • 2006-07 Michael Granek CSEP

  • 2007-09 Diana Hambrook CSEP

  • 2009-10 Michael Granek CSEP

  • 2010-11 Kathie Madden

  • 2011-12 Brock Lumsden

  • 2012-13 Tania Newman

  • 2013-2014 Corinne Kessel CSEP

  • 2014-2015 Shelley Johnson CSEP

  • 2015-17 Alex Bickers

  • 2017-18 Karen St Aubin

  • 2018-19 Gemma Scott

  • 2019-20 Shannon Bourdreau

  • 2020-21 Eileen Bistrisky CSEP

  • 2021-22 Gillian Wallis

  • 2021-23 Mike Metcalfe

Past Chapter Presidents

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