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Board of Trustees

Board Members / * Dates denote term expirations ( ) Dates denote term limits

Board of Trustees Chair

  • Pamela Schroeder / September 30, 2015* (2015)

Board of Trustees Vice-Chair

  • Johnny Wells / September 30, 2015* (2015)

Board Members

  • Karen Anderson / September 30, 2014* (2014)
  • Sarah Benczik / September 30, 2016* (2020)
  • Rosemary Bognar Pinney / September 30, 2013* (2017)
  • Barry Gilman / September 30, 2016* (2020)
  • Louise Liddle / September 30, 2015* (2019)
  • Rick Rand / September 30, 2014* (2018)
  • Nina Schwenk / September 30, 2014* (2018)
  • David Thomason / September 30, 2013* (2016)
  • Kris Beisel / DIAD President (The elected DIAD President will also be seated on the DII Board)
  • Charles R. Cadle, CEO Ex-Officio Board Member

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Global Finals

Destination Imagination teams that advance past Regional and state/country (Affiliate) tournaments are invited to participate in Global Finals—the world's largest celebration of creativity.

Global Finals is the culminating event of every Destination Imagination season. In May, over 1,100 teams from teams from 45 states, 7 Canadian provinces and 13 countries gather to showcase their Challenge solutions. Over 15,000 people attend Global Finals to celebrate creativity and have fun.

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Board Documents
Major Awards

Destination Imagination has three major awards that the Board of Trustees presents:

Thomas Camerlo Award

This award is presented by the Board of Trustees to a Corporation, or an individual representing a Corporation, that has gone above and beyond a normal sponsorship relationship in providing outstanding service to Destination Imagination Inc.

Diamond Award

This award is presented by the Board of Trustees to an individual or team who has given significant assistance or long time service to Destination Imagination in a way that has significantly impacted the organization.

Risorgimento Award

This award is given to an individual, organization or corporation that has significantly impacted the world community in such a way as to make it a better place in which to live.
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