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Donate to the Joseph A. Floreano Scholarship + Internship Program

This program recognizes deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership, character, diversity, community involvement, and the potential to be future leaders in the venue management industry.
Philosophy
The Joseph A. Floreano Scholarship + Internship Program was established after the untimely passing of Joseph A. Floreano, CFE, a long-time IAVM member, Foundation Trustee and the first and only Honorary Chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees. Floreano was known for giving selflessly in both time and money to worthy industry causes. His leadership was aspirational and he took great pride in mentoring and supporting the advancement of the venue management industry. Joe Floreano was not only incredibly instrumental in the development of the Foundation’s ‘Build An Amazing Future’ campaign but also became the inspiration as he truly resembled and embodied everything it stands for. The contributions Floreano made to the Foundation are immeasurable and with that we believed that the naming of the scholarship + internship program would be the most appropriate way to honor his legacy that will forever leave a mark on the Foundation.
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PAST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP + INTERNSHIP RECIPIENTS

2019 SCHOLARSHIP + INTERNSHIP RECIPIENTS

AMPITHEATERS & FAIRGROUNDS

  • Outstanding Leadership – Vanessa Gonzales – City of Mesa – Mesa Convention Center & Amphitheater, Mesa, AZ
  • Diversity – Diana Brown – Walton Arts Center/Wal-Mart Amp, Fayetteville, AR
  • Young Professional – Jacqueline Catechis – Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
  • Industry Women – Abigail Putman – OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA

ARENAS

  • Outstanding Leadership – Lori Marshall – The Cow Palace, Daly City, CA
  • Diversity – Elizabeth Dismer – TaxSlayer Center – Moline, IL
  • Young Professional – Catherine Rainford – Jerome Schottenstein Center/Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
  • Industry Women – Tiffany Vickaryous – Sanford Center/ Hockey Arena, Bemidji, MN

CONVENTIONS

  • Outstanding Leadership – Dan Federoff – Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • Diversity – Karla Gonzales – San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
  • Young Professional – Nicholas Turgeon – SMG/David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburg, PA
  • Industry Women – Ashely Peacock – Cox Business Center – SMG Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

PERFORMING ARTS

  • Outstanding Leadership – Robert Pless – Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR
  • Diversity – Kiana Kim – Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston, SC
  • Young Professional – Brandon Pugh – Egyptian Theatre, DeKalb, IL
  • Industry Women – Shannon Madden – Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO

STADIUMS

  • Outstanding Leadership – Hannah Turner – University of Wyoming Athletics, Laramie, WY
  • Diversity – Felipe Rocha – The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
  • Young Professional – Keith Mays – University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
  • Industry Woman – Erin Wylie – Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

 

2018 SCHOLARSHIP + INTERNSHIP RECIPIENTS

AMPITHEATERS & FAIRGROUNDS

  • Outstanding Leadership Scholarship – Thomas DeBari – Walton AMP/Walton Arts Center – Rogers, Arkansas
  • Diversity Scholarship – Justin Aquino – San Mateo Event Center – no city listed
  • Young Professional Scholarship – Hannah Turner – City of Dallas, Fair Park – Dallas, TX
  • Scholarship for Industry Women – Lori Marshall – Cow Palace Arena & Event Center – Daly City, CA

ARENAS

  • Outstanding Leadership Scholarship – Matthew Hatch – Landers Center, Southaven, MS
  • Diversity Scholarship – Anila Hardin – Richard E. Berry Educational Support Ctr. – Cypress, TX
  • Young Professional Scholarship – Tony Clements – Univ. of Florida, Steven C. O’Connell Center
  • Scholarship for Industry Women – Eboni Wilson – MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas, NV

CONVENTIONS

  • Outstanding Leadership Scholarship – Karla Gonzales- San Diego Convention Center
  • Diversity Scholarship – Ryan Briones – SMG/Moscone Center – San Francisco, CA
  • Young Professional Scholarship – George Long – Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA
  • Scholarship for Industry Women – Dianne Javier – San Diego Convention Center

PERFORMING ARTS

  • Outstanding Leadership Scholarship – Ashley Schneider – The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts – Louisville, KY
  • Diversity Scholarship – Bradley Carter -Scottsdale community College/Mesa Arts Center – Mesa, AZ
  • Young Professional Scholarship – Kaitlyn Higgins – Old Town School of Folk Music – Chicago, IL
  • Scholarship for Industry Women – Tori Morgensai – Mesa Arts Center – Mesa, AZ

STADIUMS

  • Outstanding Leadership Scholarship – Meredith Ley – Columbus Crew SC, MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus, OH
  • Diversity Scholarship – Anecia Carroll-Bankston – Metropolitan State University of Denver – Student
  • Young Professional Scholarship – Morgan Ewert – The Rose Quarter – Portland, OR
  • Scholarship for Industry Women – Megan Max – Natl Music Publishers Association – Washington D.C.

INTERNSHIPS

  • Melissa Brogan
  • Amelia Gil
  • Rose Jernigan
  • Anna Lehman
  • Kaishin Lin
  • Steven Moser

 

2017 SCHOLARSHIP + INTERNSHIP RECIPIENTS

ARENAS

  • Liz Dismer (Diversity),  Senior Event Coordinator, iWireless Center (Moline, IL)
  • Allison Perfetti (Industry Women), Theatre Event Coordinator, The Classic Center (Athens, Ga)
  • Jessica Beckmann (Outstanding Leadership), Event Manager, Spectra by Comcast Spectacor/Chaifetz Arena (St. Louis, MO)

CONVENTION CENTERS

  • Justin Aquino (Diversity), Event Manager, Spectra Venue Management/Utah Valley Convention Center (Provo, Utah)
  • Emily Misskelley (Industry Women), Director of Operations, Helen Mills Event Space & Theater (New York, New York)
  • Andrew Shreve (Young Professional), Box Office/Parking Manager, Spectra Venue Management/Greater Richmond Convention Center (Richmond, Va)
  • Tim DeMott (Outstanding Leadership), Director of Operations, The Classic Center (Athens, Ga)

PERFORMING ARTS

  • Lisa Tinker (Young Professional), Stage Manager, University of Missouri-Kansas City (Kansas City, MO)
  • Anastasia Pharr (Industry Women), House Manager, AT&T Performing Arts Center (Dallas, Tx)
  • Greg Thompson (Outstanding Leader), Interim President of Al Bell Presents (North Little Rock, AZ)

STADIUMS

  • Jenny Hong (industry Women), Ticketing & CRM Administrator, Perth International Arts Festival (Crawley, WA)
  • Fiona Frassinelli, (Young Professional) Student/President of IAVM Chapter at Penn State University (State College, PA)

 

2016 SCHOLARSHIP + INTERNSHIP RECIPIENTS

 

AMC 2016

AVSS 2016

ICCC 2016

PAMC 2016

VMS 2016

 

2015 SCHOLARSHIP + INTERNSHIP RECIPIENTS

37 Scholarships + Internships were awarded in 2015 thanks to the support of committed donors. Learn more about the recipients below.

AMC 2015

AVSS 2015

ICCC 2015

PAMC 2015

VenueConnect 2015

VMS 2015

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