MPIOC congratulates the following members who were recognized with awards at our 2021 MPI Awards & Board Kickoff Party event:
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| Hall of Fame Award | Bruno Duarte |
| Best Strategic Partner | Deanne Figueras |
Outstanding Chapter Leadership
| Jolene Campbell, Director of Marketing |
| Outstanding Chapter Leadership | AnaLaura Becerra, VP of Membership |
| Shining Star of the Year | Annemarie Allain |
| President's Award | Kelly Feeney |
| Perfect Attendance | Bruno Duarte |
| Best Education Program | Silver Linings Playbook (SOTI) |
| Best Speaker | Jim "The Rookie" Morris |
| Volunteer Member of the Year | Maureen Sloan |
| Arlene Sheff Award & Scholarship | Madison Chaffins |
| Honorary Mention to Supportive Venues | House of Blues & Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen |
| Honorary Mention to Supportive Venues | JW Marriott Anaheim & Margaritaville-Palm Springs |
Here's a Special Message Regarding the Arlene Sheff Scholarship & This Year's Winner!
CHAPTER AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND INFORMATION
Hall of Fame Award
Recognizes lifetime achievement and may be given to an active member, life member, or honorary member who meets the criteria of outstanding service to the Chapter.
This individual will have demonstrated a minimum of 10 years of dedication, commitment, and service through volunteerism within our Chapter or with MPI as well as a minimum of 15 years of industry experience. This is a one-time award.
Best Strategic Partner
Presented to a Chapter member/company who has made significant contributions to the chapter either by cash sponsorships, in-kind sponsorships and/or whose strategic efforts have resulted in outstanding advancement of the Chapter.
Outstanding Chapter Leadership
Recognizes an MPIOC BOD member (planner or supplier) who best demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities, inspires others, stimulates volunteer efforts, and contributes to the continued enhancement of our Chapter and the meetings and event industry.
Shining Star of the Year
Recognizes an MPIOC member who has consistently volunteered their time and talents as an active committee member. Presented to a new member of the Chapter who has been a member for no more than 4 years at the time of nomination and exhibits strong sense of initiative on behalf of the Chapter and the meetings industry. All Shining Star recipients throughout the year are eligible for this award. This individual shows promise as a future leader based on a track record of committee service, overall volunteerism and participation in Chapter activities.
President’s Awards
The Chapter President presents these awards at his/her discretion to individuals or companies who have provided exceptional support to the President during his/her term.
Perfect Attendance Award
This award, usually in the form of a certificate, is given to each member who attends every monthly program between the dates of July 1 and May 31 of each year. The award may include a gift certificate or some other incentive-type item which is promoted during the term as an incentive to achieve perfect attendance.