Congratulations to the 2024 RISE Award Finalists!
The RISE Awards recognize community members from across the globe, celebrating the spirit of leadership, impact, and innovation. Award candidates are reviewed by the RISE Awards Judging Panel, an MPI international volunteer committee. Selected recipients will be ratified by the MPI Board of Directors and recognized at WEC 24 Louisville.
Young Professional Achievement
Michel Kafrouny, CAE, DES
Evan Nielson, CMP
Melanie Mason, MSHTM, CMP
Member of the Year
Jenny Dao
Lindsay Plath, CMP
Devin Lewis, CEM, DES
Gerardo Malagon
Elizabeth R. Brazil, CMP
Industry Advocate
MPI Indiana Chapter
MPI Greater New York
Innovative Educational Programming
MPI Ottawa Chapter
MPI Tennessee Chapter
Meeting Industry Leadership
Steven Foster, CMP
Kimberly Corcoran, CMP, CTA
Membership Achievement
MPI Houston Area Chapter
MPI Italia Chapter
MPI Pittsburgh Chapter
Marketplace Excellence
MPI Wisconsin Chapter
MPI Georgia Chapter
