For the third year in a row, meeting planners from across the country have awarded the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau the prestigious Meetings and Conventions 2013 Gold Service Award.

This award honors Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) worldwide that have excelled in professionalism and dedication in their service to meeting professionals.

“We are proud to represent the Greater Des Moines hospitality community,” said Greg Edwards, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It is a true honor to receive this recognition for the third consecutive year.”

The November 2013 edition of Meetings and Conventions names the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau as a Gold Service winner. This year, 86 domestic and 15 international CVBs received service awards.

Winners will all be posted online at meetings-conventions.com.