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CNCE Scholarship Recipients

2025 Award Winner

Janine McCausland, DMCP is an Account Coordinator at The Destination Manager in Scottsdale, Arizona. She specializes in coordinating seamless and memorable experiences for clients. In her role, she focuses on behind-the-scenes planning and execution, ensuring every detail contributes to delivering exceptional events. To further enhance her expertise, she pursued the prestigious Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) credential in the summer of 2024. The DMCP is a respected certification that underscores her commitment to excellence and staying ahead of industry trends.

Janine’s hospitality career began in college with a degree in Tourism Development and Management from Arizona State University. Early on, she worked as a travel advisor with agencies affiliated with Virtuoso, refining her expertise in luxury service and client experiences. She then transitioned into hotel sales and catering, where she deepened her understanding of the events industry and developed a passion for turning concepts into exceptional experiences.

In her three-plus years at The Destination Manager, Janine continues to leverage her diverse background in travel advising and hotel sales to excel in destination management. Her professional goals include expanding her expertise in event planning, fostering stronger team collaboration, and contributing to the company’s growth through innovative strategies and services. She is also passionate about mentoring newer team members and taking on leadership opportunities that drive impactful projects.

The Destination Manager is extremely proud of Janine’s efforts in earning her DMCP and being awarded the distinguished 2025 Carol Norfleet Continuing Education Award Winner.

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