The International Association of Venue Managers Foundation (IAVMF) is pleased to announce Joe Floreano, CFE, as recipient of the 2014 Legacy Award for venue management excellence. Floreano is the executive director of the Rochester Riverside Convention Center in New York.
The purpose of the Legacy Award is to recognize significant contributions of an individual or company that benefit the mission and objectives of the IAVM Foundation, leaving a legacy for the advancement of the venue management industry.
“Joe Floreano truly embodies everything that the Legacy Award represents and more. Joe is a recognized industry leader, the ultimate professional and a friend to all,” said Jason Rittenberry, CFE, chief executive officer for IRG Sports + Entertainment™ and chair of the IAVMF. “Joe has consistently encouraged his peers to support the IAVM Foundation as a way to give back to the industry. He has lead by example and inspired this commitment in others. This award could not go to a more deserving individual.”
Floreano’s legacy is legendary. He’s a past chairman of IAVM, a Charles A. McElravy Award honoree, and has received numerous awards and recognitions over the years from New York’s senate, assembly, and governor.
“Receiving the Legacy Award marks the pinnacle of a long career in an industry I love,” Floreano said.
His contributions to the industry stem from an innate desire to serve others and lead by example.
“Because of my work experience, I’ve been there and done that,” he told Facility Manager magazine in 2013. “I have the respect of everybody that works for me from the standpoint that I know their job. When they see me mopping the floor, it says a lot.”
Floreano joined IAVM in 1976. He earned his Certified Facilities Executive (CFE) designation in 1989. Floreano has served on numerous committees and received several awards including the Membership Committee, the Long Range Planning Committee, District 2 Leadership, 75th Anniversary Committee, International Task Force, IAVM’s Board of Directors, the Foundation Board of Trustees, and a Presidential Citation in 2012.
“I can’t think of anyone more deserving than Joe for this recognition. He has been tireless in his support of the Foundation for many years, and he always leads by example, giving of his own time and money to ensure the success of others,” said IAVM President and CEO Vicki Hawarden, CMP. “Anyone who knows Joe knows how much of himself he gives to anything he does, and what a huge contribution he has made to this industry.”
Floreano manages a staff of more than 700 full-time and part-time employees, and says he leads by the face he shows them, because, “You never know in your life how you have affected people.”
Floreano’s dedication to the IAVMF will definitely affect the industry positively for years to come, and for that, we’re proud to honor him with the Legacy Award.
Please join us in the congratulations by sharing your thoughts in the comments section.
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There is no one more deserving of this honor than Joe. He is a leader among leaders!
Joe has been an inspiration to our Foundation Board of Trustees for many years. Well deserved for one our most loyal supporters. It’s been an honor to serve on board with Joe.
What a wonderful choice! No one is more deserving in our association. Congratulations Joe!
John Christison
Joe is a true champion of this industry and a genuinely nice guy. This is one small way to recognize his many contributions to IAVM and to the people he has influenced and helped along the way. Congratulations, Joe!
Congratulations, Joe! Your reputation and legacy are as brilliant as the tie you wore on the 2013 April/May cover of FM.
Outstanding choice. Thank you, Joe, for all you have done for IAVM and our members over the years! Your leadership made a difference for all of us.
A wonderful choice. Thank you for all you have done for both IAVM and Rochester New York
You are a true leader.
Joe, Always the first to volunteer to help others and the perfect role model for our industry. Those of us who have been lucky enough to work with him and know him as a friend, recognize what a perfect recipient he is for this award. Congratulations Joe and Thank You for all you do.
I have been in venue management and other facets in the entertainment business for 50 years in 2016. It feels like i’ve known Joe that long. He is truly a king in a palace of princes and princesses
Congratulations, Joe. It is far more than well deserved. You have always been a leader in our industry!!!
Jack Globenfelt