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Awards & Recognition
2021-2022 Award Winners
Lifetime | Carole Astley, CMP Willamette Valley Vineyards | The Oregon Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award honors a 10+ year member who gives back freely to the MPI Oregon Chapter and in their career with the meetings and events industry. | |
Dian J. Lindsay | Greg Heinze Radisson Hotel | Given at the discretion of the current president to an outstanding individual in the chapter who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the organization. | |
 | Rising Star Award | Sarah Verheyden Salem Convention Center | Presented to a chapter member or members who have been a part of the organization less than 3 years and shown a very high level of engagement, volunteering, and commitment fulfilling chapter goals. |
 | Planner of the Year Award | Trina Sharp, point b | Given to a meeting planner in recognition for their outstanding association contributions, leadership and professionalism, and is a peer-recognized award. |
 | Supplier of the Year Award | Lisa Chan, CMP Oregon Convention Center | Awarded to a meetings industry supplier (hotel, transportation, audio/visual, etc.) in recognition for their outstanding association contributions, leadership and professionalism, and is a peer-recognized award. |
Silver Platter Award | The Bidwell | This award goes to the venue that went above and beyond, according to the attendee evaluations, to host one of the Chapter's educational events. |
Each year, MPI honors its best and brightest chapters and volunteers through the Recognizing Industry Success & Excellence (RISE) Awards.