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Overall Excellence Chapter Award
Michigan Chapter - 45 Years

 

 

Member Recognition

Each year our chapter recognizes the accomplishments of our members and volunteers at our Annual Celebration!  These individuals are nominated by their peers for their efforts throughout the year

Awarded to an MPI MI Chapter member who showcased innovation of planning and successful execution of a meeting or event in the last year.
Awarded to a venue that creatively utilized their space for a meeting and/or event.
Awarded to an MPI MI Chapter member who displayed their support of the meeting and event industry and is a positive influence through their work and lifestyle. Awarded to an MPI MI Chapter member who displayed their support of the meeting and event industry and is a positive influence through their work and lifestyle.
Awarded to an MPI MI Chapter member who pursued higher excellence through designations, certifications, education and/or chapter leadership.
Awarded to an MPI MI Chapter member with five or fewer years of professional experience in the meeting and event industry who has shown exemplary leadership and contributions in their tenure.

2022-2023 Award Recipients

The Michigan Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards.  Celebration! was held in June at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center in Kalamazoo, MI.  Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.

Awards listed alphabetically

Finest Meeting Site: The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Innovative Planner of the Year: Amber Sheerin, DES, CMP
Innovative Venue of the Year: DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront
Kristina Kaufmann Industry Cheerleader Award: Julie Oatman, CMP
Maryellen Jansen Education Leadership Award: Mary Gettel, CMP
President's Award of Excellence: Kim Corcoran, CMP
President's Award of Excellence: Sarah Moffitt, CMP, CTA
Rising Star Award: Sarah Botruff

2021-2022 Award Recipients

The Michigan Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards.  Celebration! was held in June at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City, MI.  Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.

Awards listed alphabetically

Finest Meeting Site: Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
Innovative Planner of the Year: Terra Damchuk
Innovative Venue of the Year: The H Hotel
Kristina Kaufmann Industry Cheerleader Award: Brenda Haight, CMP
Maryellen Jansen Education Leadership Award: Jenn Morden, CMP, CTA
President's Award of Excellence: Kim Corcoran, CMP
President's Award of Excellence: Lindsay Kirchinger, CMP
Rising Star Award: Sarah Dysinger, CMP, CTA

2020-2021 Award Recipients

The Michigan Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards.  Celebration! was held virtually, our virtual platform was sponsored by Experience Grand Rapids. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.

Awards listed alphabetically

Communications Professional of the Year: Jennifer Berkemeier
Finest Meeting Site: Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
Innovative Planner of the Year: Kim Corcoran, CMP
Innovative Venue of the Year: Boyne Resorts
Kristina Kaufmann Industry Cheerleader Award: Kathy Morin, CMP, CGMP, GMS
Maryellen Jansen Education Leadership Award: Erin Abel, CMP
President's Award of Excellence: Terra Damchuk
Provider of the Year: MoTown Digital
Virtual Planner of the Year: Sarah Dysinger, CTA

2018-2019 Award Recipients

The Michigan Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. Celebration! was held in June at Firekeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, MI. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.

Awards listed alphabetically

Chapter Meetings Impact Award: Greater Lansing CVB
Chapter Meeting Industry Leader Award: Chris Rowley, CMP
Chapter Member of the Year Award: Kristina Kauffman, CTA
Finest Meeting Site: JW Marriott Grand Rapids
Finest Non-Property Vendor: Experience Grand Rapids
Meeting Industry Leader Award: Chris Rowley, CMP
President's Award of Excellence: Karalee McKinstry
Young Professional Award: Terra Damchuk

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