Richard Ross Past Presidents’ Award

For Outstanding Service to the Incentive Travel Industry

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The Richard Ross Past Presidents’ Award

The Richard Ross Past Presidents’ Award was created in memory of SITE Past President and longtime member Richard Ross, who died in the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York City. It recognizes an individual or organization that has furthered the vision, ideals and ethics of SITE.

Embodying the ideals and impact of this award’s namesake, candidates will have demonstrated integrity, honesty and faith in others, with notable contributions and long-term service to the incentive travel and motivational events industry.

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2023 Recipient of the Richard Ross Past Presidents' Award: Ping Liu

The Richard Ross Past Presidents’ Award recognizes outstanding service to the incentive travel industry. It was created in memory of SITE Past President and longtime member Richard Ross, who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 

This year’s recipient, chosen by the SITE Past Presidents Council, is Ping Liu. Ping was instrumental in creating the SITE China chapter, in addition to the work she has done to further the vision, ideals, and ethics of SITE as the founder of China Star Ltd. Past SITE President Rajeev Kohli, who presented Ping with the award, noted that this now places her amongst a true constellation of “SITE stars” too, and that she continues to shine incredibly bright within the incentive travel industry.  

Photos by Francesco Lo Campo

Past Richard Ross Past Presidents’ Award Honorees

2022 - Bruce Bolger, Founder of the Entertainment Engagement Alliance

2021 - Carina Bauer, CEO, The IMEX Group

2020 - Stephen Powell

2019 - No award made

2018 - Steve O'Malley, Division President, Maritz Travel

2017 – Jacques Arnoux, Managing Director, Faces of China

2016 - Martin Lewis, Managing Director, CAT Publications and a member of the SITE Foundation Board of Trustees

2015 - Patricia Roscoe, former Chairman and Founder of PRA Destination Management

2014- IMEX, represented by Paul Flackett

2013 - Bob Vitagliano

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