Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence
The RISE Awards recognize community members from across the globe, celebrating the spirit of leadership, impact, and innovation. Award candidates are reviewed by the RISE Awards Judging Panel, an MPI international volunteer committee. Selected recipients are ratified by the MPI Board of Directors and recognized at that year’s WEC.
The 2022 RISE Awards programs begin November 1st, when nominations and applications open. Nominations close Friday, December 10, 2021 and the final application deadline is Friday, January 7, 2022.
Applicants will be contacted in the spring of 2022.
Congratulations to the
2021 RISE Award Recipients!
Kate Copeland, CMM, CMP, CED, DES
Member of the Year
Member of the Year
Greg Elam
Meeting Industry Leadership
Meeting Industry Leadership
Zaman Ishaad, CED, CMP, DES
Young Professional Achievement
Young Professional Achievement
MPI Greater New York
Marketplace Excellence
Marketplace Excellence
MPI Italia
Membership Achievement
Membership Achievement
MPI Caribe Mexicano
Innovative Educational Programming
Innovative Educational Programming
MPI Italia
Industry Advocate
Industry Advocate