More than 1,400 communications executives converged on Washington for the conference, nearly besting the attendance record set at the Toronto conference four years ago.
New media communications consultant and long-time IABC supporter Shel Holtz won the Chairwoman's Award for contributions to the field.
Unisys Chairman Lawrence Weinbach won the Excel Award for communications leadership by a corporate CEO. Towers Perrin consultant James Shaffer was tapped as this year's Fellow of the organization in recognition of his 20 years at the forefront of the field.
Next year's conference jumps to the West Coast: June 25-28 in Vancouver, B.C.
