Awards & Recognition

2021-2022 Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner:  Cathy Mason, CMP, DES, Young Presidents Organization

Dian J. Lindsay Presidential Award Winner:  Juanita Metzler, CMP, Travel Lane County

Given at the discretion of the current president to an outstanding individual in the chapter who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the organization.

Torchlight Award Winner: Greg Heinze, Radisson Hotel Group Americas

Bestowed to a chapter member who has been a part of the organization more than 3 years and has shown a very high level of engagement, volunteering, and commitment to moving the chapter goals forward.

Rising Star Award Winner: Morgan Baker, Visit Corvallis

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.

Mentor of the Year Award Winner:  Jessica Johnson, The Party Team

Awarded to a chapter member who has displayed the unique ability to lead, guide, and teach others with enthusiasm, and is frequently a person that fellow chapter members can turn to for advice and support.

Planner of the Year Award Winner:  Janet Denman, CMP, Radiant Images & Events

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 Winner:  Juanita Metzler, CMP, Travel Lane County

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.

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