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Top Performing Chapter Award
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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.

 

2022-2023 IGNITE Awards Winners

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2023 STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Jonae Edwards

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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.

2023 PARTNER OF THE YEAR

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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

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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.

2023 SPARK AWARD

Melissa Showalter

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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

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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
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2022 Partner of the Year
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2022 Member of the Year
Sarah Gabel
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President's Award
Michelle Granger
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Each year, MPI honors its best and brightest chapters and volunteers through the Recognizing Industry Success & Excellence (RISE) Awards.
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