Excellence in MPI (EMPI) (pronounced "em-pee") Awards are given to MPI Minnesota Chapter members who exemplify strong support and participation needed to help the chapter and industry grow and succeed.
Excellence in MPI Awards
The recipients were announced at the End of the Year Celebration at Rush Creek on June 9.
Congratulations to our 2020-2021 EMPI recipients!
Outstanding Meeting/Event of the Year
- Kris Meyer, CMP, Thrivent Financial
- Vicki Stumpf, CAP, Thrivent Financial
Outstanding Supplier Member of the Year
- Elaiza Shepherd, 180 Group, Inc.
Outstanding Planner Member of the Year
- Jenny Ng, CMP, National Co+Op Grocers
Rising Star of the Year
- Elaiza Shepherd, 180 Group, Inc.
Who has received an Excellence in MPI Award?
Past recipients of EMPI Awards may be viewed here.
Who can be nominated?
Any MPI Minnesota Chapter member in good standing may be nominated in as many categories for which he or she may be qualified as a recipient. Members are also encouraged to nominate themselves.
Excellence in MPI Award descriptions and criteria
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EMPI_MeetingEvent of the Year
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EMPI_Planner Member of the Year
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EMPI_Supplier Member of the Year
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How do I nominate an individual, meeting, or company?
Nominations for the 2020 - 2021 EMPI Awards are open until March 31, 2021.
STEP 1:
| Nominate an eligible individual or organization by completing the Excellence in MPI Nomination Form. You will be asked to provide a summary of how the nominee meets the criteria specified for the selected award category. |
STEP 2:
| Upon submission of the nomination form, the nominee will be notified by email. The notification will include the submitted nomination information, including the nominator’s contact information.
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STEP 3:
| The nominee may provide additional information to substantiate the nomination through a separate online nomination response form, including more details of the achievements and letters of recommendation (if applicable for the award category). The nominee may also upload a personal photo. The nomination response form is optional. All nomination response form submissions must be completed by the deadline. |
How are the recipients selected?
All nominations and supporting materials are distributed to a panel of judges for review. The judges review each nomination individually and rate each nomination based on the information provided and how well it meets the specified criteria. The nomination that best meets the specified criteria for a given award is the recipient.
Who are the judges?
The judging panel is comprised of equal representation of member planners and suppliers meeting the following criteria:
• Is currently a member of MPI
• Has been a member of MPI for a minimum of two years
All members of the judging panel are kept confidential.
Current judges are not eligible for an Excellence in MPI nomination.
When will the recipients be announced?
The winners will be announced at the Year-End Celebration.
Whom do I contact with questions?
Please email the EMPI chairs.
Each year, MPI honors its best and brightest chapters and volunteers through the Recognizing Industry Success & Excellence (RISE) Awards.
