A Leader is one who KNOWS the way, GOES the way and SHOWS the way.
John C. Maxwell
ANNOUNCING THE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE
“COLLEEN RICKENBACHER LEADERSHIP AWARD”
Earning a professional certification promotes industry standards, practices and ethics, and establishes commitment as an industry leader. The MPI D/FW chapter has long honored its members who hold industry certifications with a special event – The CMP & CMM Recognition Event. It is at this event that we present one of our highest leadership awards to an outstanding meeting professional.
Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s “Colleen Rickenbacker Leadership Award, a legacy award recognizing an MPI D/FW member for a career of outstanding leadership contributions, commitment to education and advocacy in the cause of professional certifications. Help us recognize the outstanding leaders of our chapter by clicking HERE to nominate them for this esteemed award. Nominations are due no later than 3:00pm on February 27, 2025.
Three finalists will be selected by the Past Recipients Panel, and the 2025 award recipient will be announced at the Annual CMP & CMM Recognition Event scheduled for April 24, 2025. Mark your calendar to attend.
AWARD CRITERIA
To qualify for this prestigious award, the Nominee is a Leader who:
- Is an MPI D/FW chapter member in good standing,
- Holds a current CMP or CMM designation or both,
- Has a history of service to the Chapter,
- Champions education as a pathway to success as indicted by their professional development activity, and by their encouragement of others as indicated by their role(s) as a leader, mentor or educator,
- Sets high ethical standards for themselves and others when in a leadership role,
- Serves as a role model and inspiration for others in the industry.
Click HERE to review eligible members.
Click HERE to complete the Nomination Form. Nominations are due no later than 3:00pm on February 27, 2025.
Past Award Recipients:
2024 Charlene Edwards, CMP | 2008 Jim Monroe, CMP, CSEP |
2023 Gail Grogan, CMP, CMM | 2007 Steven G. Foster, CMP |
2021 Amanda Wells, CMP | 2006 Betty Garrett, CMP |
2020 Sherry DeLaGarza, CMP, CMM | 2005 Dana Rhoden, CMP, CMM |
2019 Tony Cummins, CMP, CMM | 2004 Sally Goldesberry, CMP, CMM |
2018 M.T. Hickman, CMP CPECP | 2003 Bill Boyd, CMP, CMM, CITE |
2017 Tamra Gaines, CMM | 2002 Mary Lynn Novelli, CMP |
2016 Dara Hall, CMP, CMM | 2001 Phillis Firebaugh, CMP |
2015 Peg Wolschon, CMP, CTA | 2000 Pat McCain, CMP |
2014 Wendy Foster, CMP | 1999 Colleen Rickenbacher, CMP, SCEP, CPC, CTA, CPECP |
2009 Hattie Hill, CMM | |
All finalists will be recognized, and this year’s recipient will be named at the Annual CMP & CMM Annual Recognition Event in April.
Please direct any questions regarding nominations to this year’s Chair, Charlene Edwards, CMP, at cedemby@gmail.com
Charlene Edwards, CMP
2024 Colleen Rickenbacher Leadership Award Recipient
2025 Chair, Past Recipients Panel
Click HERE to complete the Nomination Form. Nominations are due no later than 3:00pm on February 27, 2025.