Your Nominations

“Planner of the Year”

Recognizes an active planner member who has demonstrated leadership, exemplary professionalism  and has made significant contributions to MPI, MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter or the meetings industry. Nominees will be considered for professional experience, involvement in MPI (local /global) and community service.  

“Rising Star Award”

Recognizes one (1) newer member who has shown strong commitment and support and has  contributed extraordinarily to the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter with their dedication, vision,  enthusiasm and willingness to volunteer.

“Volunteer of the Year”

Presented to one (1) member who consistently promotes and supports MPI and the chapter and takes the words "volunteer, work and commitment" to new heights of accomplishment. As an association we know it takes many volunteers to contribute to the success of our chapter as we  highlight member(s) who have volunteered their time and gone the extra mile. This award recognizes the commitment of that member in influencing the life of the chapter. 

“Edward E. Scannell Lifetime Achievement Award”

Established in 1994, this award recognizes a seasoned member, who has stayed visibly involved with  MPI and MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter. This individual is dedicated to helping others through mentoring  and coaching whether they are a new Chapter member, those in our chapter who may be interested in  enriching their professional lives and/or those who may be interested in entering the meetings industry.

“The Committee of the Year”

This Award is presented to a committee whose outstanding “team” effort in promoting and supporting MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter deserves special recognition. The Committee of the Year award is  presented to the committee whose efforts, initiatives, and creativity have resulted in significant  contributions to the chapter. Nominees will be evaluated upon goal achievement, committee member  engagement, leadership succession, monetary impact to MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter and innovation  or creativity.

“Supplier of the Year”

This is the top award for a supplier member. Recognizes the service, contributions and leadership of an active supplier member who continuously provides innovative services and or products to effectively support MPI, our MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter and its members. The supplier of the year is a company/person who consistently involves themselves in the chapter and demonstrates dedication and commitment to the meeting industry.

"Host Venue of the Year"

A venue or resort/hotel/venue which has hosted a 2026 chapter event and/or meeting and has gone above and beyond expectations.