Awards & Recognition

2019-2020 Award Winners

Enjoy this short video of the MPI Oregon Awards Celebration!

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Lifetime Achievement Award Winner:  Carolyn Wence, CMP, CGMP, Plans & Action

Dian J. Lindsay Presidential Award Winner:  Anne Hallinan, CMP, MH Event Management, LLC

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: Jenny Moore, CGMP, Spirit Mountain Casino

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: Amy Hildahl, SCP Hospitality

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:  Amanda Eriksen, CMP

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:  Anne Hallinan, CMP,MH Event Management, LLC

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:  Greg Heinze, Radisson RED Portland

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.