Gwen Auwerda
Executive Director at Tulip Time Festival- Claim this Profile
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Maureen McGuire, Ph.D.
Gwen would send colleagues to our Leadership Development course. She always prepared people for the experience and followed up carefully to ensure they got the most out of their development opportunities. It was an illustration of her commitment to the development of those around her and her enthusiasm in her work and profession. She had excellent insights in motivating and directing others. Anyone working with her will enjoy the experience. Maureen McGuire, Ph.D. President, McGuire Consulting Services
Brent Spitler
I am asked for many recommendations, but submit this as unsolicited input. Simply stated, Gwen is one of the highest quality people I have had the pleasure of working with. Whenever I had any questions or concerns, Gwen offered insightful input. During exceptionally trying times, Gwen had a steady hand, always responding with honesty and clear judgment. Any organization would be lucky to have Gwen.
Maureen McGuire, Ph.D.
Gwen would send colleagues to our Leadership Development course. She always prepared people for the experience and followed up carefully to ensure they got the most out of their development opportunities. It was an illustration of her commitment to the development of those around her and her enthusiasm in her work and profession. She had excellent insights in motivating and directing others. Anyone working with her will enjoy the experience. Maureen McGuire, Ph.D. President, McGuire Consulting Services
Brent Spitler
I am asked for many recommendations, but submit this as unsolicited input. Simply stated, Gwen is one of the highest quality people I have had the pleasure of working with. Whenever I had any questions or concerns, Gwen offered insightful input. During exceptionally trying times, Gwen had a steady hand, always responding with honesty and clear judgment. Any organization would be lucky to have Gwen.
Maureen McGuire, Ph.D.
Gwen would send colleagues to our Leadership Development course. She always prepared people for the experience and followed up carefully to ensure they got the most out of their development opportunities. It was an illustration of her commitment to the development of those around her and her enthusiasm in her work and profession. She had excellent insights in motivating and directing others. Anyone working with her will enjoy the experience. Maureen McGuire, Ph.D. President, McGuire Consulting Services
Brent Spitler
I am asked for many recommendations, but submit this as unsolicited input. Simply stated, Gwen is one of the highest quality people I have had the pleasure of working with. Whenever I had any questions or concerns, Gwen offered insightful input. During exceptionally trying times, Gwen had a steady hand, always responding with honesty and clear judgment. Any organization would be lucky to have Gwen.
Maureen McGuire, Ph.D.
Gwen would send colleagues to our Leadership Development course. She always prepared people for the experience and followed up carefully to ensure they got the most out of their development opportunities. It was an illustration of her commitment to the development of those around her and her enthusiasm in her work and profession. She had excellent insights in motivating and directing others. Anyone working with her will enjoy the experience. Maureen McGuire, Ph.D. President, McGuire Consulting Services
Brent Spitler
I am asked for many recommendations, but submit this as unsolicited input. Simply stated, Gwen is one of the highest quality people I have had the pleasure of working with. Whenever I had any questions or concerns, Gwen offered insightful input. During exceptionally trying times, Gwen had a steady hand, always responding with honesty and clear judgment. Any organization would be lucky to have Gwen.
Experience
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Tulip Time Festival
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Mar 2011 - Present
Responsible for planning and executing Tulip Time, a nationally recognized festival celebrating tulips, Dutch Heritage and community. The festival has received awards by the American Bus Association as one of the top 100 national events for the past 26 years. 500,000 visitors attend events during the festival and the net result is a $10 million economic impact to the West Michigan area. Come Join the Dance! Responsible for planning and executing Tulip Time, a nationally recognized festival celebrating tulips, Dutch Heritage and community. The festival has received awards by the American Bus Association as one of the top 100 national events for the past 26 years. 500,000 visitors attend events during the festival and the net result is a $10 million economic impact to the West Michigan area. Come Join the Dance!
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Education
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1977 - 1981
Hope College
B.S., Business Administration
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