GES Exposition Services created $500 annual scholarships for 10 industry professionals who enroll in convention-related classes offered online by UNLV.

"Industry professionals now have the opportunity to take our industry-leading classes without packing up and moving to Las Vegas," says Patti Shock, chair of the tourism and convention administration department. "I am thrilled that GES has stepped forward to provide this opportunity."

GES is a longtime supporter of UNLV's tourism and convention programs. "The department has been a valuable resource for us, producing some of GES' brightest stars," says Paul Dykstra, president and CEO of the convention services company. "The opportunity to replicate that knowledge and experience nationwide is a tremendous asset for our entire industry."