ESPC Participants: Apply for our ESPA Conference Scholarship!
Investing in Your Future: Conference Scholarship Available for ESPC Certification Participants
If you are enrolled in the ESPC – or have already earned it – we want to support you with your educational goals!
About the Award
This award honors the late William H. Just, CAE, CMP, who founded ACOM (now ESPA) in 1988. Bill Just was a true visionary whose professionalism and leadership left a lasting mark on our industry.
The Annual William H. Just Memorial Award is awarded to an ESPA member who is actively enrolled in the ESPC – the Event Service Professional Certification program or who has achieved the ESPC certification. The scholarship provides a full conference registration to attend the 2027 ESPA Annual Conference in Boston, MA, January 24-26, 2027 (excluding travel and hotel) – the premier ESPA event dedicated to education, networking, and advancing the profession of event services.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
A current ESPC designate
or
An ESPC candidate who has submitted (and paid for) their ESPC application, demonstrating commitment to achieving certification and who commits to completing their capstone project by December 31, 2027.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
An essay describing the value of the ESPC designation, their motivation for pursuing it, and how it supports their professional goals.
Details on involvement with ESPA, the events industry, and the community.
Applications will be evaluated based on the candidate’s engagement in ESPA, as well as industry and community involvement and their commitment and enthusiasm for achieving the ESPC. One Award is given each year.
Reap the Rewards!
The education you receive from your complimentary registration will go a long way in helping you meet ESPC continuing education requirements.
Deadline
Don’t miss your chance—apply for the William H. Just Memorial Award! Deadline for submissions is December 4, 2026