MPI Minnesota Chapter

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.

Thank you for taking the time to submit nominations for the MPI MN Excellence in MPI Awards. Please nominate for as many people as you like per category, self-nominations are also welcome. Your input is vital, and we appreciate you taking the time to nominate those members you feel should be recognized for their contribution and dedication to the chapter and the meeting industry. The awards committee will review the submissions thoroughly in the selection process.

The recipients of the awards will be presented at the Year-End Celebration in June.

Before you complete the form below, please note:

You can nominate as many people as you like
Any MPI MN Chapter member in good standing may be nominated in as many categories for which they may be qualified as a recipient
Members are encouraged to nominate themselves

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.

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.

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