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MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE To proactively inform centers of influence worldwide about the benefits of franchising and to develop and market programs and services that meets the needs of all IFA members. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE To build a cohesive membership foundation to strengthen IFA for its franchisors, franchisees and suppliers. MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING COMMITTEE To increase the number and success of minorities in franchising including franchisors, franchisees, suppliers and employees, and the development of franchising opportunities in other emerging markets. SUPPLIER FORUM ADVISORY BOARD To promote the continued growth of franchising through a network of informed suppliers dedicated to superior service and professionalism, and to better support members of the franchising community with high quality products, new technologies and educational opportunities. (Open only to Supplier Forum members) WOMEN’S FRANCHISE COMMITTEE To foster and promote the greater participation, diverse opportunities, and advancement of women in all aspects of franchising. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Increasing the knowledge and professional standards of all members of the franchising community…Educating the next generation of franchising practitioners… Increasing recognition of franchising’s key role in the free enterprise system…Providing comprehensive information and research about important developments and trends in franchising… The IFA Educational Foundation, founded in 1983, is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization. The Foundation is supported through the generous contributions of IFA members and others. All contributions are tax deductible. 20 INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK ICFE BOARD OF GOVERNORS To establish the curriculum and standards for the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program. The Board of Governors of the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives, is a committee organized by the IFA Educational Foundation. Contact Information: Membership & Marketing Services (202) 628-8000 http://www.franchise.org/volunteer.aspx
AWARDS Purpose of Awards Program The purpose of the IFA Awards Program is to recognize individuals and organizations that have contributed to the growth and success of franchising as a method of distribution in the global economy. With such recognition, it is hoped that others will be inspired to emulate those honored and thereby make franchising even more successful in the years to come. Hopefully the resulting publicity will help inform and educate the general public about franchising as a concept, highlighting its benefits to society as a whole. Below are descriptions of the major awards. Nominations are solicited for these awards in the Spring of each year and are awarded at IFA’s Annual Convention. HALL OF FAME As the oldest and most prestigious award conferred by the IFA, the winner must be a franchisor or franchisee who has contributed significantly to the advancement of franchising and to the benefit of IFA and the franchising community. That contribution is made through successful franchising programs, innovative activities within franchising and IFA service. Representing the very best in franchising, they should meet and exceed the criteria established for this award. ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR This award is designed to give recognition to those individuals who have the vision to see what might be, are willing to take the risks that traditionally accompany any new endeavor, and possess the management skills to create a successful business enterprise through franchising. Candidates should be currently managing and building a successful business through franchising. If the person selected for this award is willing, they will “reign” for the following year and be on call for speaking engagements at IFA member conventions, give media interviews and work with association leaders to spread the word on franchising. BONNY LEVINE This award recognizes women who are role models for all, but especially women, by their business and professional accomplishments within franchising and their contributions to our entire society. RONALD E. HARRISON To recognize organizations and/or individuals who have made significant contributions to minorities in franchising either within their franchise organization or within the franchise community. HONORARY LIFE MEMBER This award honors those individuals—franchisees, franchisors or suppliers—upon retirement from active franchising, who have given much of their time and talent to promoting franchising in general and the IFA in particular during their active business careers. Typically such persons have served on many committees, task forces, the Board of Directors and in other ways contributed much to enhance franchising over a period of several years in various leadership roles. While many fitting this profile will often serve as Chair of IFA, these honorees normally have not and this recognition was deliberately designed to express the franchising community’s appreciation in much the same way it is accorded to Past Chairs. FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR Franchisors may recognize their system’s outstanding “Franchisee of the Year” by participating in the recognition ceremonies for such winners provided at the IFA Annual Convention. Franchisors are encouraged to recognize their most outstanding franchisees at their own company conventions and/or throughout the year by presentation of the IFA sponsored “Franny Award,” which can be purchased from the association. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS Approved by the IFA Board of Directors in June, 2003, the IFA Distinguished Service Awards category was established to recognize individuals from each of the three categories of association membership who have devoted many years to promoting franchising through helping IFA fulfill its mission by active participation on committees, task forces and the Board of Directors. The award(s) would be given when deemed appropriate and do not carry a requirement of regularity. Presentation The IFA Distinguished Service Awards will be presented during the association’s annual Fall Leadership Meeting in conjunction with the presentation of the Legislator of the Year Award. It is also the recommendation of the Board of Directors that the recipients of these awards be acknowledged during the association’s annual convention. For details on each of these awards and the eligibility requirements, please select the link below. Contact Information: Public Relations (202) 628-8000 http://www.franchise.org/awards.aspx INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK 21
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