HistoryFounded in 1978, IABC/Las Vegas is a non-profit professional organization comprised of business communicators engaged in strategic business communication. It is the statewide chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, an international network comprised of more than 13,000 members worldwide. In its 29-year history, IABC/Las Vegas has earned the recognition and respect of its peers around the world. In 1997, under the leadership of President Keith Sheldon, ABC, APR, IABC/Las Vegas was named small chapter of the year and international chapter of the year, the highest honor that can be bestowed on any IABC chapter. In 2000, under the leadership of President Richard R. Becker, ABC, the chapter was again recognized as outstanding small chapter of the year. IABC/Las Vegas Past Presidents2008-2009 Pete Codella/ Art Greene2007-2008 Joanna Blockey, ABC 2006-07 Kathy Blaha 2005-06 Christine Lampione 2004-05 Cindy Herman 2003-04 Kim Becker 2002-03 Sarah Thornton 2001-02 Jill Flanzraich 2000-01 Connie Ross 1999-2000 Richard R. Becker, ABC 1998-99 Milli Clark 1997-98 Juergen Barbusca 1996-97 Keith Sheldon, ABC, APR 1995-96 Terry Brooker 1994-95 Erin Larkin 1992-94 Nancy Harkess 1990-92 Jeff Hein 1989-90 Shellie Williams 1988 Stephen Hanik 1987-88 Debbie Millett 1986-87 Janet Dolan 1985-86 Karen Mell 1984-85/88-89 Sharon Rorman, ABC, APR 1982-84 Genevieve McNeill 1981-82 Ed Dodrill 1980-81 Jan Strobel 1979-80 Sylvia Hardin 1978-79 Rezk Mohamed IABC/Las Vegas - Communicators of the Year2007 Pete Codella2006 Joanna Blockey, ABC 2005 Cindy Herman 2004 Donna McAleer 2003 Jill Flanzraich 2002 Kim Becker 2001 Nancy Sprague 2000 Gillian Silver, ABC 1999 Milli Clark 1998 Richard R. Becker, ABC 1997 Keith Sheldon, ABC, APR 1996 Jeff Hein 1995 Sharon Rorman, ABC, APR 1994 Nancy Harkess 1993 Shellie Williams IABC/Las Vegas President's Award Recipients2007 Pete Codella, APR2006 Lory Jones 2005 Barry Lippold 2004 Christine Lampione 2003 Frank Rubin 2002 Kim Becker |