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Gwen Hill, CTSM, Earns Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer Credentials
1/8/2026
ROCHESTER, MN. - Exhibitor Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, is proud to announce that Gwen Hill has now earned Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) credentials.
With more than 20 years of experience across communications, marketing, trade shows, and experiential development, Hill currently serves as Senior Vice President of Business Development at ExhibitForce.
"I began my career in the trade show industry in 2000, joining the services department of a rapidly growing exhibit house," said Hill. "In 2002, I played a vital role in the development and launch of ExhibitForce, now a leading technology platform supporting exhibit houses, industry suppliers, and corporate exhibitors in achieving measurable business results. As the company expanded its client focus, our sales team pursued CTSM education to better understand client needs. I completed my CTSM certification in 2009 after an intensive in-person and portfolio process. During this time our technology at ExhibitForce has evolved to support corporate exhibitors and brand managers based on the learnings of my CTSM education."
As President Emeritus of the Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA), Hill strengthened industry collaboration and expanded educational opportunities. She continues to contribute strategic insight and advocacy through The Exhibitor Advocate Council and the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA), while demonstrating a sustained commitment to mentorship, workforce development, and the next generation of industry leaders.
"Throughout my career, I have mentored others through the CTSM program, finding great fulfillment in supporting their professional growth and success," added Hill. "I cannot express the amount of knowledge that one can walk away with to apply within their roles as part of taking CTSM sessions. The opportunity to participate in courses with like-minded peers and the amount of collaboration that takes place, it’s truly a remarkable experience. I’m honored to be a part of such an elite group within our industry and appreciate all of those who have paved the way!"
"Congratulations to Gwen Hill on earning her Diamond Level Upgrade," said Monica Myhill, CMP, CRP, CPTD / Chief Learning Strategist and CTSM Director. "Gwen's Diamond status reflects her hard work, strategic leadership, and the difference she makes in the events industry. Congratulations!"
The CTSM Diamond-level classification was established in 2011 to recognize the graduates who have chosen to lead through professional contributions to the CTSM program and the industry. CTSM graduates have the option of adding on to their core certification at four different levels of upgrades: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. More than 3,000 trade show and corporate event marketing professionals are currently enrolled in the CTSM program, and to date just 38 CTSM graduates have achieved Diamond Level certification.
CTSM candidates receive extensive training in trade show marketing, in conjunction with Northern Illinois University Outreach. Learn more about the CTSM program and how it can elevate your trade show marketing career at www.CTSM.com.
About ExhibitForce
ExhibitForce began development in 2001 and is a flexible portal for information management and communications. The result is more than 30% of Fortune 500 Companies worldwide trust ExhibitForce to help them drive measurable results. Our core sales team is comprised of Certified Trade Show Marketers (CTSM) and mentors for candidates acquiring their accreditation. This enables us to incorporate current industry standards and trends into our applications. Most importantly, we consult with our clients to continually evolve our applications and set best practices and industry standards. We’re proud members of EDPA, HCEA, and CTSM. Visit www.exhibitforce.com.
About Exhibitor Group
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Group publishes EXHIBITOR magazine, an award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR's learning events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, The Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Event Marketers; EXHIBITOR Education Week, the Professional Learning Conference for Exhibit and Corporate Event Marketers; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Group is also the founder of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the industry's only university-affiliated professional certification program. Learn more at www.ExhibitorOnline.com.
EXHIBITOR is a registered trademark, and EXHIBITORLIVE, EXHIBITOR Education Week, and EXHIBITOR eTrak, are trademarks of Exhibitor Media, LLC, in the USA and other countries. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.
Contact:
[email protected]
ROCHESTER, MN. - Exhibitor Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, is proud to announce that Gwen Hill has now earned Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) credentials.
With more than 20 years of experience across communications, marketing, trade shows, and experiential development, Hill currently serves as Senior Vice President of Business Development at ExhibitForce.
"I began my career in the trade show industry in 2000, joining the services department of a rapidly growing exhibit house," said Hill. "In 2002, I played a vital role in the development and launch of ExhibitForce, now a leading technology platform supporting exhibit houses, industry suppliers, and corporate exhibitors in achieving measurable business results. As the company expanded its client focus, our sales team pursued CTSM education to better understand client needs. I completed my CTSM certification in 2009 after an intensive in-person and portfolio process. During this time our technology at ExhibitForce has evolved to support corporate exhibitors and brand managers based on the learnings of my CTSM education."
As President Emeritus of the Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA), Hill strengthened industry collaboration and expanded educational opportunities. She continues to contribute strategic insight and advocacy through The Exhibitor Advocate Council and the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA), while demonstrating a sustained commitment to mentorship, workforce development, and the next generation of industry leaders.
"Throughout my career, I have mentored others through the CTSM program, finding great fulfillment in supporting their professional growth and success," added Hill. "I cannot express the amount of knowledge that one can walk away with to apply within their roles as part of taking CTSM sessions. The opportunity to participate in courses with like-minded peers and the amount of collaboration that takes place, it’s truly a remarkable experience. I’m honored to be a part of such an elite group within our industry and appreciate all of those who have paved the way!"
"Congratulations to Gwen Hill on earning her Diamond Level Upgrade," said Monica Myhill, CMP, CRP, CPTD / Chief Learning Strategist and CTSM Director. "Gwen's Diamond status reflects her hard work, strategic leadership, and the difference she makes in the events industry. Congratulations!"
The CTSM Diamond-level classification was established in 2011 to recognize the graduates who have chosen to lead through professional contributions to the CTSM program and the industry. CTSM graduates have the option of adding on to their core certification at four different levels of upgrades: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. More than 3,000 trade show and corporate event marketing professionals are currently enrolled in the CTSM program, and to date just 38 CTSM graduates have achieved Diamond Level certification.
CTSM candidates receive extensive training in trade show marketing, in conjunction with Northern Illinois University Outreach. Learn more about the CTSM program and how it can elevate your trade show marketing career at www.CTSM.com.
About ExhibitForce
ExhibitForce began development in 2001 and is a flexible portal for information management and communications. The result is more than 30% of Fortune 500 Companies worldwide trust ExhibitForce to help them drive measurable results. Our core sales team is comprised of Certified Trade Show Marketers (CTSM) and mentors for candidates acquiring their accreditation. This enables us to incorporate current industry standards and trends into our applications. Most importantly, we consult with our clients to continually evolve our applications and set best practices and industry standards. We’re proud members of EDPA, HCEA, and CTSM. Visit www.exhibitforce.com.
About Exhibitor Group
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Group publishes EXHIBITOR magazine, an award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR's learning events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, The Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Event Marketers; EXHIBITOR Education Week, the Professional Learning Conference for Exhibit and Corporate Event Marketers; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Group is also the founder of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the industry's only university-affiliated professional certification program. Learn more at www.ExhibitorOnline.com.
EXHIBITOR is a registered trademark, and EXHIBITORLIVE, EXHIBITOR Education Week, and EXHIBITOR eTrak, are trademarks of Exhibitor Media, LLC, in the USA and other countries. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.
Contact:
[email protected]
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