MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter Past Awards Recipients

(see current award recipients here)

Planner of the Year

2022 - Nerissa Magnuson
2021 - Marta Giannetti CMP
2020 - Alex Doyle, CMP
2019 - Tiffany Carson CMP
2018 - Debbi Beldon
2017 - Lori Bennett CCM, CMP
2016 - Carolyn Riggs CMP
2015 - Carol Porter CMP
2014 - Teri Awwad 
2013 - Leslie Lloyd CMP 
2012 - Tracey Rath
2011 - Danny Findley
2010 - Stacie Cisco CMP
2009 - Cari “Cas” Strouse CMP, CMM
2008 - Amy Drotar CMP
2007 - Steve Kinsley
2006 - Terri Utecht CMP
2005 - Michael Smith CMP

2004 - Devon Binder CMP
2003 - Donna Watford CMP, CMM
2002 - Allison Kinsley CMP, CMM
2001 - Brooke Sommers CMP, CMM
2000 - Lesa Goodman
1999 - Cheryl Shackelford
1998 - Pennye McFarland
1997 - Jeri Wagner CMP
1996 - Beth Narva
1995 - Patsy Bowen
1994 - Eleanore Swanson CMP
1993 - Gail Turner
1992 - Jessica White CMP
1991 - Robert G. McGrath CMP
1990 - Stephanie Thurston
1989 - Connie Maslow CMP
1988 - Doris Ahrnsbrak
1987 - Gail Gorman
1986 - Kathy Price

Supplier of the Year

2022 - Megan (Gagne) Granrud
2021 - Angela "Fig" Wirkler
2020 - Brian Douglas Stanwood
2019 - Nancy Maffucci
2018 - Todd Seymour
2017 - Amanda Kliem
2016 - Jennefer Weeks
2015 - Amanda Vrbas 
2014 - Dana Rains, CMP
2013 - Donna Horri
2012 - Kathy Reak
2011 - Wendy Klein, CMP
2010 - Megan Larson
2009 - Heather McCarthy Savoca
2008 - Colleen Kaiser
2007 - Jennifer Winget CMP, CHME
2006 - Megan Meyers
2005 - Lucy Shemilt
2004 - Tracey Kirk CMM
2003 - Patricia Farmer
2002 - Julie Stovroff
2001 - Kristin Hutton
2000 - Erik Bader
1999 - Ellen Larson
1998 - Ge Moore
1997 - Janet Arndt
1996 - Thomas Weiskopf
1995 - Barb Taylor Carpender CMM
1994 - Sharon Schoeffield
1993 - Mary Keener
1992 - John Bertrand
1991 - Bruce Whitaker
1990 - Jeri Clouatre
1989 - Rickie Hall
1988 - Harry Damm
1987 - Mike Davis
1986 - Kay Fair

Rising Star Award

2022 - Jeanette Stensgaard, CMP MBA HMCC
2021 - Kayla Carter
2020 - Brett Ranieri
2019 - Genevieve Belou
2018 - Rebecca Sosa
2017 - Nikki Bibbero
2016 - Birgit Whitelaw
2015 - Stephanie Sadri 
2014 - Tina Schwab

2013 - Amanda Jackson
2012 - Lori Bennett, CMP
2011 - Tiffany Carson
2010 - Joyce Reilly
2009 - Danny Findley
2008 - Katy Burley & Stephanie Orr
2007 - Karly Stein
2006 - Susan Diamond
2005 - Heather McCarthy-Savoca
2004 - MaryBeth Showalte
2003 - Tracey Kirk CMM

Industry Partner of the Year

2022 - Hilton Denver Inverness
2021 - Visit Denver
2020 - Visit Cheyenne
2019 - Hermes Worldwide, Inc. & Visit Aurora
2018 - Allwell Rents

2017 - Visit Vail Valley/Vail Valley Partnership
2016 - Visit Casper
2015 - All Digital Photo & Video & Catering By Design/By Design Event Décor

Volunteer of the Year

2022 - Andrew Herrington

Unsung Hero Award

2004 - Cynthia Bunning CMP
2003 - Caroline Fassora
2002 - Devon Binder CMP
2001 - Wendy Pifer

President's Award of Excellence

2022 - 2021-2022 Board of Directors
2021 - Genevieve Belou
2021 - Jennefer Weeks
2020 - Ariel Keener
2019 - Keith and Freddie Templeton
2018 - Board Member’s Supporters
2017 - Russ Aagaard
2017 - Heather McCarthy-Savoca
2016 - LeAnn Gunnell
2015 - Tracey Rath
2015 - Tiffany Carson CMP 
2014 - Nancy Cooper 
2013 - Kelly Kucera
2013 - Traci Beauchene, CMP

2013 - Stacie Cisco CMP
2012 - Debbie Taylor
2012 - Communications Team
2011 - Membership Team
2010 - Embassy Suites Loveland
2010 - Terri Utecht, CMP
2009 - Ashley Davis CMP
2008 - Dancing with the MPI Stars Gala Committee
2008 - PCMA/MPI Golf Tournament Committee
2007 - Cherie Hogue
2007 - Donna Watford CMP, CMM
2007 - Keith and Freddie Templeton
2006 - Terri Utecht CMP
2006 - Keith and Freddie Templeton
2005 - Barb Taylor Carpender CMM
2005 - Devon Binder CMP

Member Milestone Award  - formerly PRAISE Award

2019 - Paula Herrera
2018 - Carolyn Riggs, CMP
2017 - Denise Donnahoo
2016 - Carolyn Riggs
2015 - Birgit Whitelaw 
2014 - Sarah Franzese 
2013 - Terri Woodin CMP, CHSE
2012 - Carolyn Van Way
2011 - Tiffany Carson
2010 - Carolyn Van Way
2009 - Vivan Shaw
2008 - Crystal Stephen
2007 - Kylie Inglee
2006 - Monica Myhill CMP
2005 - Beth Hamilton
2004 - Beth Hamilton
2003 - Tracey Kirk CMM
2002 - Douglas Grebenc

Industry Legacy Award in Honor of Sandy Gerety

2022 - Rachel Benedick
2021 - Nicole Marsh CMP, DCMP
2020 - Traci Beauchene, CMP
2019 - Patty “Trixie” Farmer
2018 - Ellen Collins, CMP HMCC
2017 - Sidney Stoper
2016 - Kathy Reak
2015 - Barb Taylor Carpender CMM, CHSC
2014 - Not Awarded
2013 - Not Awarded
2012 - Carol Krugman MEd, CMP, CMM
2011 - Steve Kinsley
2010 - Susan Meeske

2009 - Not Awarded
2008 - Jan Detweiler
2007 - Tracey Kirk CMM
2006 - Donna Watford CMP, CMM
2005 - Cheryl Shackelford
2004 - Richard Harter CMP
2003 - Sarah MacQuiddy
2002 - Karen Garcia
1999 - Lynn Belanger
1998 - Doug Wittenberg
1997 - Tim Litherland
1993 - John Schafer
1992 - Doris Finnie

Outstanding Committee Chair (formerly Outstanding Committee/Special Projects Award)

2021 - Nancy Weiss
2020 - Cahal Mowery CMP
2019 - Angela “Fig” Wirkler
2018 - Nancy Scholes
2017 - Amy Ribich Evans HMCC
2016 - LeAnn Gunnell
2015 - Shannon Dempsey, CHSP
2014 - 40th Anniversary Celebration & Auction Committee
2013 - 2012 Annual Auction Committee
2012 - MPI Road Show
2011 - Project Angel Heart
2010 - Leadership Skills Series
2009 - Chinese Auction
2008 - DNC Education Event followed by the Silent and Live Auction
2007 - Leadership Day: Charting Your Leadership Path

Meeting & Hospitality Award of Excellence

(Combined Special Event Venue, Silver Plate and Property/Company of the Year Awards)

2022 Venue Over 50 attendees - The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace
2022 Venue Under 50 attendees - Elitch Gardens
2021 - Devon Binder CMP CMM DES, Past President’s Virtual Happy Hour
2020 Venue Under 50 attendees - Family Jones Spirit House
2019 Venue Over 50 attendees - Red Rocks Amphitheatre/Aramark
2019 Venue Under 50 attendees - Hyatt Regency Aurora - Denver Conference Center
2018 Venue Over 50 attendees - The Broadmoor
2018 Venue Under 50 attendees - Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
2017 Venue Over 50 attendees - CEAVCO Audio Visual
2017 Venue Under 50 attendees - Woolley’s Classic Suites
2016 Venue Over 50 attendees - The Westin Westminster
2016 Venue Under 50 attendees - Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Hotel Conference Center & Spa
2015 Venue Over 50 attendees - Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center
2015 Venue Under 50 attendees - Crowne Plaza Denver Downtown
2014 Level I - The Westin Snowmass Resort
2014 Level II - The Fort Restaurant
2014 Level III - Space Foundation
2013 Level I - Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows
2013 Level II - Embassy Suites Denver Downtown Convention Center
2012 Platinum/Diamond Level - Hyatt Regency at Colorado Convention Center
2012 Gold/Silver Level - Westin Westminster
2012 Copper/Friends Level - The Palm
2011 Platinum/Diamond Level - Embassy Suites Denver Downtown Convention Center
2011 Gold/Silver Level - The Curtis Hotel
2011 Copper/Friends Level - Beaver Run Resort
2010 Category 1 - Omni Interlocken Resort
2010 Category 2  - Doubletree Denver Tech Center Hotel
2010 Category 3 - Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center
2009 Category 1 - Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
2009 Category 2  - Crowne Plaza Denver Airport
2009 Category 3 - Keystone Resort and Conference Center

Special Event Venue Award

2008 - Keystone Resort and Conference Center 
2007 - Grand Hyatt Denver – Downtown

MPI Global Awards

2014 - Backpacks 2 Briefcases - RISE Award for Community Achievement in Marketplace Excellence
2009 - Chapter Of the Year Award
2006 - Barb Taylor Carpender CMM - International Supplier of the Year
2006 - Brooke Sommers CMP, CMM - International Global Paragon Award of Excellence
2006 - Donna Watford CMP, CMM - Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Special Projects (2004-2005 Ruby Payne Project)

Silver Plate Award

2008 - Marriott Denver Tech Center 
2007 - Omni Interlocken Resort
2006 - McCormick’s Catering at The Oxford Hotel
2005 - Grand Hyatt Denver
2004 - Denver Marriott City Center and The Magnolia Hotel
2003 - The Stanley Hotel
2002 - Doubletree Westminster
2001 - Westin Hotel Westminster
2000 - Omni Interlocken Resort
1999 - Doubletree Hotel Denver 
1998 - Coors Field/ Aramark Catering
1997 - Lakewood Country Club
1996 - Three Tomatoes Catering
1995 - Panache Catering
1994 - Doubletree Hotel Denver SE
1993 - Scanticon Conference Center
1992 - Embassy Suites Denver Southeast
1991 - Hyatt Regency Tech Center - Denver
1990 - Stouffer Concourse Hotel
1989 - Hyatt Regency Tech Center - Denver

Property/Company of the Year

2006 - The Arrangers 
2005 - Conferon Global Services 
2004 - ESPN Zone Denver
2003 - Loews Denver Hotel
2002 - Pro Entertainment
2001 - Holiday Inn Northglenn/DIA
2000 - Dave & Busters
1999 - Loews Denver Hotel
1998 - Adam’s Mark Denver
1997 - J & S Audio Visual, Inc.
1996 - Inverness Hotel & Conference Center
1995 - IRIS, Inc.
1994 - RE/MAX
1993 - Copper Mountain Resort
1992 - Red Lion Hotel/Denver
1991 - Hyatt Regency Denver
1990 - Denver Hilton South
1989 - Hyatt Regency Denver
1988 - Sheraton Denver Tech 
1987 - Doubletree Hotel 
1986 - Fairmont Hotel

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