2026 Presidential Gala - Awards Celebration and Silent Auction

Thursday, November 19 | The Gallery Event Space

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• Supplier Member of the Year
• Planner Member of the Year
• Rising Star
• Volunteer of the Year
• Industry Advocate
• Heart of MPI

Award nominations will be accepted until October 16, 2026. The MPIKC Awards and Selection Committee will review all nominee submissions and vote on the final winners.

To nominate a deserving industry professional or organization, please complete the form below. There is no limit to the number of MPI KC members you can nominate!

Nominees will be notified in early November, and winners will be announced at the MPI KC 2026 Presidential Gala – Awards Celebration and Silent Auction on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at The Gallery Event Space in Kansas City.

Note:
The Office of the President is not eligible for nomination, as they oversee the awards process. Those individuals are:

• Scott Kautzi, President
• Holly Robben, President-Elect
• Emily Bannwarth, Immediate Past President