Each year, MPI honors its best and brightest chapters and volunteers through the Recognizing Industry Success & Excellence (RISE) Awards.
Applications for the 2021 RISE Awards will be accepted through January 13th, 11:59 PM, CST. All applicants will be contacted in the spring of 2021 regarding the status of their submission.
International committees serve a vital role to the organization. Each council, committee, or task force is commissioned on an annual basis by that year's chair of the International Board of Directors and MPI's president and CEO to provide MPI vital industry perspective on urgent concerns in the community, as well as perform fundamental governance functions for MPI Global.These committees have an objective for the 2021 year, which they seek to accomplish for purposes related to needs identified by the MPI International Board of Directors.
CHAPTER & MEMBERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL
Provide feedback and input on MPI Global initiatives and strategy as requested by MPI staff on issues directly impacting chapters and members. Provide input on issues presented through the MPI Cares program.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Identify objectives and key results that will help MPI achieve its inclusion, diversity and equity goals across leadership, chapter membership and communities.
EUROPEAN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Act as the “voice” of the MPI European community in providing recommendations and input regarding the MPI’s European strategy, with a focus on elevating MPI’s Global brand within Europe.
CANADIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Act as the “voice” of the MPI Canadian community in providing recommendations and input regarding the Canadian MPI community and strategy that will elevate the MPI Global brand within Canada.
LATIN AMERICA ADVISORY COUNCIL
Act as the “voice” of the MPI Latin America Community in providing recommendations and input regarding the Latin American community and strategy that will elevate the MPI Global brand within Latin America.
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE
Develop the strategy and plan to harness and activate the influence of the MPI community in the fight to end human trafficking across all MPI channels including chapters, social, publishing, social media, live events, and web.
RISE AWARDS COMMITTEE
Lead the annual promotion and evaluation of RISE awards submissions, ensuring the winners represent the diversity of our community, and make recommendations to the International Board of Directors.
RISE UP COMMITTEE
Operationalize best practices of previous educational RISE Awards nominees, or recipients across the MPI Community.
YOUNG LEADERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Assist in the development of strategy and project plans designed to connect young leaders with MPI chapters and MPI global offerings that support those new to the industry and the transition from student to industry professional.
MPI at 50 Task Force
Develop an industry-wide celebration effort marking MPI’s 50th anniversary. Develop a plan to recognize and honor Community of Honorees who were paramount to the association’s founding, historic achievements and successes.