Planner of the Year:
Recognizes an active planner member who has demonstrated leadership, exemplary professionalism and has made significant contributions to MPI, MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter or the meetings industry. Nominees will be considered for professional experience, involvement in MPI( local /global) and community service.
Rising Star Award:
Recognizes up to two (2) newer member who has shown strong commitment and support and has contributed extraordinarily to the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter with their dedication, vision, enthusiasm and willingness to volunteer.
Volunteer of the Year:
Presented to up to two (2) members who consistently promotes and supports MPI and the chapter and takes the words "volunteer, work and commitment" to new heights of accomplishment. As an association we know it takes many volunteers to contribute to the success of our chapter as we highlight member(s) who have volunteered their time and gone the extra mile. This award recognizes the commitment of that member in influencing the life of the chapter.
Supplier of the Year:
This is the top award for a supplier member. Recognizes the service, contributions and leadership of an active supplier member who continuously provides innovative services and or products to effectively support MPI, our MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter and its members. The supplier of the year is a company/person who consistently involves themselves in the chapter and demonstrates dedication and commitment to the meeting industry.
Edward E. Scannell Lifetime Achievement Award:
Established in 1994, this award recognizes a seasoned member, who has stayed visibly involved with MPI and MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter. This individual is dedicated to helping others through mentoring and coaching whether they are a new Chapter member, those in our chapter who may be interested in enriching their professional lives and/or those who may be interested in entering the meetings industry.
The Committee of the Year:
This Award is presented to a committee whose outstanding “team” effort in promoting and supporting MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter deserves special recognition. The Committee of the Year award is presented to the committee whose efforts, initiatives, and creativity have resulted in significant contributions to the chapter. Nominees will be evaluated upon goal achievement, committee member engagement, leadership succession, monetary impact to MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter and innovation or creativity.
Timeline:
March 30: Add awards to the slide show for April/May meeting- open nominations
April 15: promoting chapter awards to membership on email and social media
April 30: Nomination due date
May 1-10: Award Committee review nominees and ranks / scores
May 1-10: Award committee meets and discusses winner
May 12: Award winners are sent to award company for production
June: Awards presented at Gala