Workshops and Conferences 


Upcoming "World of Awards" Conference Programs:

    The workshops will feature presentations on topics such as Awards Management concerns, available ICDA databases, managing nominations, and more. We will hold an awards roundtable Q&A session which, given the changing environment in the world of awards, should be a particularly lively and engaging discussion. Look for more details to follow.


    The International Congress of Distinguished Awards (ICDA)—the world’s only organization formed to promote a greater awareness of the most distinguished awards given internationally—has recently established a new fundamental program in the service of the world of awards: The Awards Management Institute. The purpose of this new initiative is to expand the appreciation of awards and award giving in all realms of human civilization; to provide information and data concerning the world’s greatest awards and award programs; and to inform and provide training in essential professional skills for those individuals with the responsibility of administering award programs.

      ICDA Second Awards Management Institute
      February 6 - 8, 2006
      Temple University Center City Campus
      Philadelphia, PA

      For the additional description of the Awards Management Institute please click here

      ICDA First Awards Management Institute was held on
      February 2 - 4, 2005
      Temple University Center City Campus
      Philadelphia, PA

      First Year Graduates
      Bernetia Akin - The Peter Gruber Foundation
      Sue M. Anderson - The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
      Kristyanne Benton-Grover – American Physical Therapy Association
      Mary Sue Ciezadlo - The CHEST Foundation, American College of Chest Physicians
      Arnold G. Landers - Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
      Darlene S. Pierce - National Association of School Administrators
      Laila A. Rao - National Academy of Engineering

      To view a photo of the First Year Graduates please click here