2025 Chapter Award Recipients

Our 2025 nominees and winners were celebrated during the November 20, 2025 BRAVO! Awards ceremony, where we came together at Louisville Marriott East to acknowledge their exceptional contributions to our industry and our chapter. Below is a recap of the 2025 awards and peer-nominated award winners:

Supplier of the Year Award
The Supplier of the Year Award recognizes a supplier member who goes above and beyond in their support of the Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter and the meetings industry. More than just a provider of services, this individual is a true partner—reliable, resourceful, and always ready to elevate every event they touch. Through outstanding service, unwavering professionalism, and a collaborative spirit, they are an invaluable partner and resource to the industry and to the Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter.

Laura Crawford, Angel's Envy

Planner of the Year Award
The Planner of the Year award shines a spotlight on a planner member who has made a lasting impact on fellow members and the MPI Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter. Known for their dedication, collaboration, and passion for the profession, this individual uplifts those around them—sharing knowledge, offering support, and leading with heart. Through their everyday actions, they help create a stronger, more connected community, setting the standard for what it means to be a true industry leader and valued peer.

Karen Andreassen, HelmsBriscoe

Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award honors a dedicated member who, without holding a 2025 board position, has become an essential force behind the scenes of the Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter. Always ready to lend a hand, this individual shows up time and again with a can-do attitude and a generous spirit. Their consistent support, reliability, and willingness to serve wherever needed make them an invaluable part of our chapter’s success and community.

Wendy Roberts, Pegasus Global

Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award celebrates a new member who has quickly made their presence known through energy, enthusiasm, and a clear commitment to the MPI Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter. An MPI member for three years or less, this individual brings fresh perspective and initiative—diving in, stepping up, and making an impact early in their MPI journey. Whether through committee involvement or simply showing up and contributing with heart, they help fuel the chapter’s momentum and future.

Amanda Stratton, CMP, Humana

President's Awards
The President's Award is given at the discretion of the President of MPI Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter to someone who has truly helped him/her during his/her year as president. Nicole Corbin, of Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc., and MPI Kentucky Bluegrass 2025 Chapter President presented the award to:  

Kristina Gallagher, Access DMC