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The Motivation Show and Recognition Professionals International announce strategic partnership
Chicago and St. Paul (April 26, 2010) -- Recognition Professionals International (RPI) has announced that it will produce a series of education sessions, certification courses, and a luncheon program during the 2010 Motivation Show, which meets October 12-14 at Chicago’s McCormick West.
“The Motivation Show provides RPI with an excellent forum to reach a large number of public and private companies that are expanding their recognition strategy,” said Paul Hanscom, Executive Director of RPI. “Sound, cost-effective recognition systems keep employees focused through tough times and are vital tools in any motivation program. The October Show will allow us to share our education and best-practices with a larger community.”
Pete Erickson, Managing Director of The Motivation Show, commented, “Last year, more than 3,700 Show registrants indicated an interest in Employee Recognition and Awards, more than any other buying demographic that we track. With RPI’s expanded involvement this year, The Motivation Show will offer an outstanding educational and networking opportunity for any executive interested in learning more about recognition best practices, along with the products and services available to plan effective recognition programs.”
In addition, The Motivation Show has announced that it will be a sponsor for the 2011 RPI Annual Conference, which meets May 1-4 in San Antonio, TX. The Motivation Show will encourage its community of attendees to participate in this one-of-a-kind educational opportunity to gainleading edge recognition tools, tips and techniques. “Our attendees will have the opportunity to experience RPI’s outstanding education offering this October in Chicago in preparation for attending RPI’sAnnual Conference next May in San Antonio,” said Erickson.
The RPI will be a sponsor of the 4th Annual Conference:Connecting Employee Engagement and Financial Results and many of its members will present during the three days. The Conference will feature fourteen 75-minute seminar programsin the Employee Recognition learning track. Topics include:
- Enabling, Engaging and Rewarding Employees: A Study of the Most Admired Companies
- Employee Engagement Done Right: Lessons from Global Organizations
- Applying the 7 Best Practice Standards to your Recognition Strategy
- Social Media’s Instant Access = Instant Engagement
- Using Employee Engagement & Satisfaction Data to Strengthen Company Performance
- Measuring the Success of Strategic Recognition
The final Conference program will be announced in June.
RPI will also offer the Certified Recognition Professional® curriculum during The Motivation Show. To earn a CRP designation, candidates must complete four full-day facilitator-led courses and pass the required testing. Complete information on the CRP curriculum is available at
“All effective recognition programs are dynamic cycles of assessment, strategy, implementation, and review. While this cycle is easy to define, it's difficult to execute well.That’s why RPI hasdeveloped the Certified Recognition Professional® (CRP) curriculum to guide participants through this best practice process and produce measurable benefits for their organizations,” said Hanscom. “The RPI Certified Recognition Professional program sets the standard for assessment of an individual’s abilities and provides a means for recognition professionals to acquire the needed skills and knowledge to excel.”
For more information on RPI’s participation at The Motivation Show, visit
About Recognition Professionals International (RPI)
Recognition Professionals International (RPI) is the only professional association at the forefront of workforce recognition through its sole focus on recognition innovations and education as a systematic method for improvements in the workplace. RPI is endorsed by top authorities in the industry, has an impressive membership of Fortune 500 organizations and is the only association offering Certified Recognition Professional (CRP) courses. For more information, visit call 651-290-7490
About The 2010 Motivation Show
The 2010 Motivation Show is the world’s largest collection of ideas and solutions to engage, motivate, inspire, reward, connect and thank employees, customers and members. The show features more than 50 professional seminars and more than 1,000 suppliers of merchandise and travel services. For complete information about attending the 4th Annual Conference Program: Connecting Employee Engagement and Financial Results, visiting the exhibit hall, or becoming an exhibitor, please visit The Motivation Show website at or call 866-730-6684.