- Exciting innovations
- Stunning breakthroughs
– Exceptional management practices
This year’s award winners really brought the “WOW” factor into play from around the world!

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This Year’s SuperStars
A 21st century pioneer
The Upside of Video Games
Achieving Excellence in a Changing World
Life in the Express
Lane
PLUS New SuperStars on Gen Y and Social Networks
Meni Sarris
Marie Chatterton
Crystal Green
Heather Dimitt
Jennifer Selke
Meni Sarris
Marie Chatterton
Crystal Green
Heather Dimitt
Jennifer Selke
Meet the Best Experts
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Julie Coates
River Falls, WI
One of the foremost authorities in the world on brochures, demographics, learning styles and trends. Her new research leads the field
Greg Marsello
Tiverton, RI
Top trainer and consultant in lifelong learning. Creates
software for programming and management for LERN.
Phillip Whatley
Birmingham, AL
Nationally recognized expert on the finances of lifelong learning. Award-winning work on the 60-40 operating margin principle.
Paul Franklin
Portland, OR
Leading authority on marketing and writing promotion copy. Master of USP.
Richard T. Walsh
Richard T. Walsh
Virginia Beach, VA
Consultant and trainer for business and nonprofit sectors.
Suzanne Kart
Suzanne Kart
Bay City, MI
Gen X expert, writes and speaks on marketing to Gen X. Now Director of Marketing for LERN.
 
More New Presenters and Experts
Dan Belhassen
Winnipeg, MB
Top eMarketing expert for lifelong learning. Runs greatBIGnews email service for lifelong learning programs.
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Ralph Elliott
Clemson, SC
Top seminar and conference marketing guru. Globally known for his seminars and marketing.
Crystal Green
Tallahassee, FL
Outstanding practitioner, association executive with
knowledge of community education and Gen Y.
Cecilia Bowie
Chicago, IL
Accomplished community program organizer. Expert discussion leader.
Chris Smith
Greensboro, NC
Newest Gen X staff member for LERN. Expertise in events, programming and forming business partnerships.
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Heather Dimitt
Columbia, MO
Leading practitioner in programming and marketing to Gen Y.
Doug Soo
Vancouver, BC
Runs one of North America’s most successful programs. Led creation of ILU outcomes standard.
Jennifer Selke
University of California
Social Networking
Eddie Ennels
Baltimore, MD
Does seminars on working with Gen X, Gen Y, minority communities.
Pete Hangen
Virginia Beach, VA
Outstanding recreation leader. Does sessions on customer service and events.
Rita Martinez Purson
Albuquerque, NM
Award-winning program executive. Group facilitation expert.
 
 
Conference Information
Hotel:
Hyatt Regency
San Francisco

Pre-conferences on Saturday, November 15.

Conference starts Sunday morning,
Nov 16, and ends at 11:00 am Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Updates on
conference program are posted here.
Award Nominations

Now accepting nominations for the 2009 International LERN Awards.

Get the recognition your program deserves.

Submit your nomination today!

 
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