July 20, 2023
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Member Recognition
Each year our chapter recognizes the amazing accomplishments of our members and volunteers at our Annual Chapter Awards Gala. These individuals are nominated by their peers for their efforts throughout the year.
Chapter Award Categories
The Meeting Industry Advocate award will be presented to a member whose actions consistently promote the meetings industry in Wisconsin. The individual also encourages the growth and image of our industry through education, promotion, or lobbying should be nominated for this award.
Criteria for this award: Current MPI-WI member
The Team of the Year (TOTY) award is designed to recognize an entire team's accomplishments. The TOTY will be nominated from each team lead. The team lead should outline what each member of the team has contributed to the team's success.
Criteria for this award: TOTY can be a chapter special project, fundraising, or monthly meeting team. A successful TOTY is team that shares in the majority of the work and works together. The team has aligned and accomplished the goals that meet the chapter's goals. The team also must have completed work between September and June of each year to be considered.
The TOTY may be nominated by a team lead or the membership at large.
The Rising Star Award is presented to a newer member of MPI-Wisconsin who has become an active part of our organization. This award is designed to recognize an individual whose time and efforts put him/her on a path to being one of our next leaders.
Criteria for this award: MPI-WI member between 6 months and 2 years. The member also has demonstrated an immediate interest in MPI-WI by volunteering for a team, working on a specialty project, etc.
The Supplier of the Year award is the top award for suppliers. This award is a tribute to the recipient's service, accomplishments, recognition and contributions to our industry.
Criteria for this award:
- Must be an MPI-WI member for a minimum of 3 consecutive years
- Served or currently serves as a team member, team chair or Board member
- Served the community and received professional recognition
- Demonstrated dedication, commitment and involvement in the meetings industry
- Has not been selected in the past five years
The Planner of the Year award is the top award for suppliers. This award is a tribute to the recipient's service, accomplishments, recognition and contributions to our industry.
Criteria for this award:
- Must be an MPI-WI member for a minimum of 3 consecutive years
- Served or currently serves as a team member, team chair or Board member
- Served the community and received professional recognition
- Demonstrated dedication, commitment and involvement in the meetings industry
- Has not been selected in the past five years
International Award Recipients
In addition to the Chapter Awards, MPI Wisconsin is proud to claim 15 members that have been recognized globally for International Awards.
Click here to view International Award categories and Wisconsin winners.
Our 2021-2022 Award Recipients
The Wisconsin Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI-WI) is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. The Gala was held in August at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley hotel in Appleton, WI. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.
Awards listed alphabetically
| Outstanding Leader: | Amanda Ridout | |
| Hall of Fame: | Jennifer Mell, CMP | |
| Industry Advocate: | Marin Medema, CMP | |
| Planner of the Year: | Melissa Falendysz, CMP | |
| President's Award: | Alison Hutchinson | |
| Rising Star Award: | Kortnee Carroll | |
| Supplier of the Year: | Denise Humphrey | |
| Team of the Year: | Speaker Team |
Our 2020-2021 Award Recipients
The Wisconsin Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI-WI) is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. The Gala was held in August at the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, WI. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.
Awards listed alphabetically
| Hall of Fame: | Naomi Tucker, CMP, HMCC | |
| Industry Advocate: | Kathy Reading | |
| Planner of the Year: | Tamara Jesswein, CMP, VEMM | |
| President's Award: | Liz Unruh | |
| Rising Star Award: | Ed Buchner | |
| Supplier of the Year: | Farrah Slinger, CERP | |
| Team of the Year: | Tech Avengers! |
Our 2019-2020 Award Recipients
The Wisconsin Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI-WI) is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. The Gala was held in October at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, WI. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.
Awards listed alphabetically
| Hall of Fame: | Tom Graybill | |
| Industry Advocate: | Josh Wimmer | |
| Outstanding Leader: | Lindsey Hess | |
| President's Award: | Rebecca Staats | |
| Rising Star Award: | Patrick Cavanaugh | |
| Team of the Year: | Trivia Night! |
Our 2018-2019 Award Recipients
The Wisconsin Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI-WI) is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. The Gala was held August 8th at the Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac, WI. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.
Awards listed alphabetically
| Hall of Fame: | Dana Ecker - La Crosse CVB | |
| Industry Advocate: | Tracey Bockhop, CMP - Meet Meetings | |
| Outstanding Leader: | Deana Heinisch - Waukesha Pewaukee CVB | |
| President's Award: | Kathy Reading - The SCAN Group, Inc. | |
| Rising Star Award: | Sarah Lemmers - Destination Madison | |
| Team of the Year: | Trivia Night! |