Conference Programs

Silent Auction & Raffle

In support of its Intern/Scholarship Program, the EAMC instituted its 1st Annual Scholarship Raffle in 2004 to benefit the program's objectives. The goal was to be able to provide registration fees, hotel accommodations and a travel stipend to each award recipient. Due to the popularity of the raffle and the generous support of the conference attendees, the 2004 Raffle raised over $1,200 toward the 2005 intern program. Proceeds from the 2005 Raffle more than doubled with over $2,700 going toward the 2006 Intern/Scholarship program and doubled again in 2007 contributing $5,000 to our program.  2009 was a huge success as eight interns and three scholarship recipients were able to attend the conference. 2010 was our best year ever, we raised nearly $7500! We look forward to continued success with this program and appreciate our attendees' support in our efforts.

Click here to see a list of the 2010 winners.


If you have an item you would like to donate to the Silent Auction & Raffle, please contact Tami Hahn (tami.hahn@imgworld.com) or Leslie Lane (Lane.151@osu.edu).

EAMC College Internships

In 2003, the EAMC Board of Directors awarded its first internships to college students interested in the live event and entertainment industry. The internships provide an opportunity to attend the conference in exchange for assisting planning members with conference tasks, attending sessions and evening activities, networking with live entertainment executives and possibly interviewing for future positions! Since 2003, 27 internships have been awarded to deserving students entering the live event industry.

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate.
  • Applicants must be interning in the event, marketing, public relations or group sales industries.
  • Applicants cannot be employed full-time.

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be judged by the EAMC Internship Committee based on the following:

  • Eligibility
  • Personal Essay
  • Two letters of recommendation

Internship recipients will be expected to assist EAMC Planning Committee members prior to and throughout the conference with database management, social networking, working registration, collecting surveys, taking pictures, taking notes, etc. as assigned. If interested in applying for an internship, please download the 2011 Conference Intern Application and follow the instructions.

EAMC Conference Scholarships for Industry Professionals

Due to the overwhelming support over the years with the Raffle & Silent Auction, EAMC will again be offering a Conference Scholarship for Industry Professionals. This Scholarship is different from a Conference Intern as this opportunity is open to attendees who work in the industry full-time and are either first-time attendees or have attended in the past but for financial reasons would not be able to attend this year's conference. Up to two Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on financial need and will have the registration fee covered by EAMC. Travel and hotel accommodations for the conference are the recipient's responsibility.

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a full-time employee in the Event and Arena Marketing Industry.
  • Must be a first-time attendee or returning attendee who would not be able to attend this year's conference due to financial difficulty.

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be judged by the EAMC Scholarship Committee based on:

  • Eligibility
  • Letter of Recommendation from Supervisor 
  • Personal Essay
  • Special consideration will be given to EAMC Planning members or anyone that has significantly contributed to the conference in the past.

Scholarship recipients may be asked to assist committee members throughout the conference by taking session notes, assisting with room counts, etc. If interested in applying for a scholarship, please download the 2011 EAMC Scholarship Application and follow the instructions.

  • EAMC Scholarship Application

    Click on the link above to download the EAMC Scholarship Application for industry professionals for 2011. Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2011.

PALS Program

The PALS program (Peers to Assist and Lend Support) was created to match first-time EAMC conference participants with veteran attendees. The program has two goals:

  1. 1.  to provide information about the conference prior to arriving so that new attendees can enjoy all of the activities
  2. 2.  to begin a network of arena marketing professionals that shares ideas and insights not just at the conference but throughout the year.

Attendees who indicate on the registration form that they are attending the EAMC for the first time will receive additional e-mails with tips and other helpful information leading up to the Conference. First-time attendees will also have the opportunity to be matched with a veteran while at the conference.

At the start of each annual conference, first time attendees are welcomed to the event at the Newcomer Orientation. This event will take place in the afternoon. For more information contact us.