
Jack M. Buttine, president of John Buttine Inc., a national insurance brokerage headquartered in New has been named 2007 recipient of the King's Glove Award. He will receive the award at the annual meeting of the New York Area Chapter of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) on 13 November 2007.
Recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions made by an individual toward the professional spirit and betterment of the exposition industry in the New York Area, the "King's Glove" is cast in bronze and mounted on a stone pedestal, with the pediment encased in glass. The case is on permanent display within the public space of the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York and features the engraved names of all recipients dating back to 1987. Buttine, as have past recipients, will receive a smaller replica of the "King's Glove" at the annual meeting.

The Glove Fits. Jack M. Buttine, president of John Buttine Inc.
In the insurance business since 1981, Buttine is a leader in the field of Event Cancellation insurance. Buttine is a frequent speaker at industry events on the subject of tradeshow insurance. In 2002, John Buttine Inc. became an IAEE Services Partner firm. It offers IAEE members discounted programs for exhibitor and tradeshow liability and event cancellation insurance.