Chapter Awards of Excellence Descriptions

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.  

• Must be a current Planner Member in good standing with MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter
• Must have been a member of the chapter for a minimum of twelve (12) months prior to the  nomination.
• Member has made significant continuous contributions through MPI Arizona Sunbelt events  engaged in leadership and/or committee participation, authorized articles, professional  designations, member recruitment, etc.
• Member has been instrumental in the mentoring of other chapter members.
• Member should not have won the Planner of the Year award in the last five (5) years.

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.

• Must be a member of the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter for 1-4 years.
• Member takes to heart the word volunteer and perform volunteerism with a smile and  passion beyond expectations.
• Member must be an active volunteer on a chapter committee, cultivate new initiatives, and  collaborates with chapter leaders.
• Member creates and implements projects or concepts that have helped enhance MPI and/or  the industry and is highly visible at MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter events.

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.

• Must have been a member of the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter for a minimum of twelve (12)  months prior to the nomination.
• Member can be a supplier, planner or student member who made an outstanding voluntary  effort to the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter
• This individual has been an active participant on one or more MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter  and/or Global committees.
• Member has designed, organized, delivered or administered new and ongoing programs for  the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter
• Member volunteers for other meeting industry or charitable organizations; and  demonstrates a keen and sustained commitment to volunteering for MPI.
• Office of the President members are not eligible

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.

• MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter member for 10+ years
• Mentoring and or coaching other members
• Stays visibly involved with the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter
• Members has held a form of leadership role in past (BOD and/ or committee chairs)  
• Significant lasting contributions to the chapter/ MPI or industry
• Evidence of lasting and impactful contribution to MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter and/or  industry
• Member should not have won the Edward E Scannell Award in the past.

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.
• Must be a current Supplier Member in good standing with MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter
• Must have been a member of the chapter for a minimum of twelve (12) months prior to the nomination.
• Member has made significant continuous contributions through MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter events, committee meetings, providing innovative services or products
• Demonstrates dedication to the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter success
• Member should not have won the Supplier of the Year award in the last five (5) years.

Host Venue of the Year:

A venue or resort/hotel/venue which has hosted a 2025 chapter event and/or meeting and has gone above and beyond expectations

President’s Achievement Award:

The President’s Achievement Award is a President’s choice award.  This award is optional and at the discretion, annually, of the President. 

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