Member-Voted Awards

Who Can Nominate A Candidate?

Members are nominated by their peer members and the final vote is taken by the Office of the President.

Who is eligible?

The candidate must be an active member in good standing with MPI Orlando.

The member has made significant continuous contributions to the chapter through MPI Global and MPI Orlando events attended, leadership and/or committee participation, authorized articles, professional designations, member recruitment, etc.

2025 IGNITE Awards Winners

2025 STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Kate Tarrence

2025 MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Dawn Blessing

2025 PRESIDENT'S AWARD

Chelsea Schneider

2025 SUPPLIER MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Eric Colbert

2025 PLANNER MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Joost de Meyer

2025 PARTNER OF THE YEAR

2025 SPONSOR OF EDUCATION OF THE YEAR

2025 SPONSOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS OF THE YEAR

2023 - 2024 IGNITE Awards Winners

2023 - 2024 STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Jonae Edwards

2023 - 2024 MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Adrienne Six, CMP

2023 - 2024 President's Award

Jo Fostock, CMP

2023 - 2024 SPONSOR OF THE YEAR - BRONZE

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2023 - 2024 SPONSOR OF THE YEAR - PLATINUM

Experience Kissimmee

2023 - 2024 PLANNER OF THE YEAR

Dahlton Bennington

2023 - 2024 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

Kimmie Caramuta

2022-2023 IGNITE Awards Winners

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Student of The Year

This award recognizes an exceptional MPI Orlando student member with less than 2 years membership and through volunteer efforts has made outstanding contributions and demonstrated unparalleled commitment to the advancement of the chapter.

Partner of the Year

This award recognizes an exceptional MPI Orlando partner (company) who through their support and partnership has helped the advancement and growth of the chapter.

2023 MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Dan Rose

Member of the Year

This award recognizes an exceptional MPI Orlando member who through volunteer efforts has made outstanding contributions and demonstrated unparalleled commitment to the advancement of the chapter.

The Spark Award is presented each quarter to the chapter member (planner or supplier) who exhibits a strong sense of initiative on behalf of the Chapter and the meetings industry during the most recent quarter. This individual shows promise as a future leader based on a record of committee service, overall volunteerism and participation in Chapter activities.

2023 PRESIDENT AWARD

Tricia Henson

This award, given by the President at his/her choice, recognizes an engaged member who has contributed significantly to the chapter in the current fiscal year.

2021-2022 IGNITE Awards Winners

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2022 Student of the Year:
Christina Salinas Gorrin

2022 Partner of the Year
Honest AV

2022 Member of the Year
Sarah Gabel

President's Award
Michelle Granger

Each year, MPI honors its best and brightest chapters and volunteers through the Recognizing Industry Success & Excellence (RISE) Awards.

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