Carol Norfleet
Continuing Education Scholarship

ADMEI has established a continuing education scholarship award for hospitality professionals in the honor of ADMEI's beloved Carol Norfleet. This $1000 "scholarship" will be awarded annually to a newly credentialed professional that has earned any of the following credentials (additional credentials may be considered):

• DMCP
• CMP
• CMM
• CSEP
• CITP

The Scholarship application period runs from 1 November - 31 October each year. The award is given each December and the winner is announced at the ADMEI Annual Conference. Newly credentialed hospitality professionals ... Apply today!

Application Process  

About Carol Norfleet, MBA, CMP, DMCP

Carol Norfleet was a seasoned Destination Management professional, gifted teacher, and a powerhouse in the field of hospitality. She was passionate about elevating our industry through professional certifications. Her coaching enabled so many people to further their hospitality careers and earn coveted initials after our names. Instrumental in building the DMCP certification process, she led countless study sessions for DMCP and CMP candidates. Her passion was evident, and her teaching skills were solid. She made the information fun and relevant.

With the help of all she touched, ADMEI continues to raise money for this scholarship that awards hospitality professionals that have achieved an industry credential. Please donate to this scholarship fund and let's pay it forward...like Carol did.

2025 Winner

Janine McCausland, DMCP, is an Account Coordinator at The Destination Manager in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she draws on a background in luxury travel advising, hotel sales, and catering to craft seamless, high-impact events.

A graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Tourism Development and Management, Janine earned her Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) credential in 2024, underscoring her commitment to excellence and industry leadership.

With over three years at The Destination Manager, she continues to grow her expertise in event planning, team collaboration, and innovative service strategies—efforts that earned her the distinguished 2025 Carol Norfleet Continuing Education Award.

Past Winners 

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