Press Release
For Immediate Release
18 November 2008
ACTE HONORS THREE INDUSTRY LEADERS AS “VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR” AT CANADA EDUCATION CONFERENCE IN TORONTO
Toronto --
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) honored three of its members with the ti
“Even though we grow larger from year to year, welcoming new members from every segment of the industry, ACTE remains a highly focused group of people – like a family – largely on a first-name basis with each other,” said Monica Hailstone, Regional Director, ACTE Canada. “Volunteerism plays a major role in fulfilling the needs of our members, and in advancing every aspect of the travel agenda. Today, we honor three members who really take the concept of volunteerism to heart.”
Michael T. Bingham was cited for his ongoing contribution to developing sessions at all three ACTE Canada Education Conferences. His attention to detail in planning sessions and conducting the necessary research was also noted. Cheryll Cruz was honored for her extensive efforts as “ACTE City Champion,” as well as an educational programmer, moderator and panelist. Nick Del Torto was recognized for his work regarding the merger of the Canadian Business Travel Association East with ACTE, his contribution to the conference steering committee, and his work leading roundtable discussions.
“Members such as Michael T. Bingham, Cheryll Cruz, and Nick Del Torto are the reason this association endures and prospers,” said ACTE Executive Director Susan Gurley. “Their efforts serve as a model for others to follow. I congratulate them on receiving this award.”
ACTE volunteers bring passion and meaning to the association, working in partnership with ACTE staff in a variety of capacities. No matter what their roles, all volunteers play a critical part in making sure ACTE meets the needs of its members and fulfills its vision.
Members who volunteer for ACTE are a diverse group. They are corporate travel managers, suppliers of business travel products and services and independent consultants. They live and work in different countries around the world, yet they all have one thing in common: a personal commitment to making a difference.
Find out more about ACTE Volunteer Opportunities or fill out a volunteer application today. Volunteer Opportunities exist in Education, Membership, Marketing, Communications, and a variety of other program areas. All volunteers must be ACTE members in good standing.
ABOUT ACTE:
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) represents the global business travel industry through its international advocacy efforts, executive level educational programs, and independent industry research. ACTE's membership consists of senior travel industry executives from 82 countries representing the €463 billion business travel industry. With the support of sponsors from every major segment of the business travel industry, ACTE develops and delivers educational programs in key business centers throughout the world. ACTE has offices in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and the United States. For more information on ACTE, please go to www.acte.org.
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