MPI Indiana Chapter Announces IMPRESS 2022 Winners

Indianapolis, IN, April 29, 2022 – The MPI Indiana Chapter is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 IMPRESS Awards. The 2022 IMPRESS Awards were held in Indianapolis, IN on April 28 at the Indianapolis Marriott East.
 
The annual IMPRESS or Indiana Meeting Professionals Recognizing Excellence and Statewide Success awards are the MPI Indiana Chapter’s opportunity to recognize the great achievement of our members. The awards were judged by a panel of past MPI Indiana Chapter Presidents.
 
The winners of the 2022 IMPRESS Awards are:
 
• One to Watch: Emily Wrinkle, DES
• Planner of the Year: Ashley Harker, CMP
• Supplier of the Year: Josie O’Donnell
• Event of the Year: 2021 March Madness by Visit Indy
• President’s Award: Kathleen Headington, CMP
 
In addition to our award winners, the MPI Indiana Chapter awarded two scholarships during the awards program.
 
• Student Scholarship: Aimee Albright
• Jack Langston CMP/CMM Scholarship: Emily Wrinkle, DES
 
A congratulations as well to all our award nominees.
 
One to Watch
• Janetta Coleman, CMP
• LaShanta Vaughn, CMP
• Emily Wrinkle, DES
 
Planner of the Year
• The American Legion Convention Office Event Staff
• Ashley Harker, CMP
• Ashley Higgins
• Katie Riggs, CAE, CMP, CMM, HMCC, CED
• Christine Saricos, CMP
 
Supplier of the Year
• Megan Heronemus
• Josie O’Donnell
• Jaime Theresa Smith, CMP
• Joe Watson
 
Event of the Year
• 102nd National Convention (The American Legion National Headquarters)
• Fall Partner Meeting (Barnes & Thornburg LLP)
• 94th National FFA Convention & Expo (Bartha)
• The Women in Associations Forum (Indiana Society of Association Executives)
• Bench & Bar Celebration of the 19th Amendment (Indiana State Bar Association)
• 2021 SPJ Annual Conference (Riggs & Co.)
• 2021 National FFA Convention & Expo (National FFA Organization)
• Annual Conference (Society for Nutrition Education & Behavior)
• Toyota Week (Toyota Material Handling)
• 2021 March Madness (Visit Indy)
 
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About the MPI Indiana Chapter
Founded in 1992, the MPI Indiana Chapter offers its members exciting opportunities to learn, share industry experience and network with other planners and suppliers. We are passionate about connecting people and bringing them together. When we meet, we change the world.