Annual Awards of Excellence Past Award Recipients

2022/23

Planner of the Year  Sarah Cunningham
Supplier of the Year  Shideh Doerr
Volunteer of the Year  Amber May, CMP, CMM
Volunteer of the Year  Amanda Ocenas
Rising Star Kaylin Gilmore
Edward E. Scannell Award  Kate Snapp, CTA
Committee of the Year  Communications Committee
President’s Achievement Award  Penny Allphin, CHME

2021/22

Planner of the Year Lisa Tucker
Supplier of the Year Gordon Murray
Sponsor of the Year Event Rents
Committee of the Year Monthly Programs Committee, Amy Beck
Chapter Achievement Award Deborah Lahti
Rising Star Cristina DePoy
Host Venue of the Year Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino
President's Achievement Award Paul Scribner
Icon Award Edward Scannell, CMP, CSP

2020/21

Planner of the Year Amber May, CMP, CMM
Supplier of the Year Bill Babin
Sponsor of the Year Karma Event Productions
Committee of the Year CMP University Committee
Edward E. Scannell Award Michelle Fulcher, CMP
Chapter Achievement Award Mary Anne Whittle, CMP
President's Achievement Award Tiffany Higgins & Joanne Winter

2019/20

Planner of the Year: Sukki Jahnke, CMP
Supplier of the Year: Carlo Espinoza
Sponsor of the Year: Visit Tucson
Rising Star Award: Amber May, CMP, CMM
Committee of the Year: Membership
Edward E. Scannell Award: Mary Young, CMP
Chapter Achievement Award: Cathy Clifton, CMP, CMM
President's Achievement Awards: Melanie Volkers, CHSE, CHDM

2018/19

Planner of the Year: Donna Robinson, CMP
Supplier of the Year: Heather Rykowski
Sponsor of the Year: Tempe Tourism
Rising Star Award: Heather Luvisi
Host Venue of the Year: CIVANA Carefree
Committee of the Year: Spring Fundraiser
Edward E. Scannell Award: Penny Allphin, CHME
Chapter Achievement Award: Tara Thain, CHME
President's Achievement Awards: Penny Allphin, CHME & Joanne Winter

2017/18

Planner of the Year: Julie Wong, CMP
Supplier of the Year: Melanie Volkers, CHSE, CHDM
Sponsor of the Year: Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rising Star Award: Donna Robinson, CMP
Host Venue of the Year: Little America Flagstaff
Committee of the Year 2017: EduCon Committee
Edward E. Scannell Award: David Rosenbaum, CHME
Chapter Achievement Award: Rowan Pickering
President's Achievement Award: Becky Bulkley

2016/17

Planner of the Year: Tiffany Higgins   The Tiffany Event
Supplier of the Year: Katie Dreifus   Plexus Worldwide
Sponsor of the Year: INFLUENCE AT WORK
Rising Star Award: Bill Babin   Big Zephyr Music
Rising Star Award: McKenzie Kaufeld Counts   Wildly Different
Host Venue of the Year: Mountain Shadows
President's Achievement Award: Jacqi Marth   Destinations & Details

2015/16

Planner of the Year: Cathy Clifton, CMP, CMM    Socious/HEUG
Supplier of the Year: James Eggimann, CMP   The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center
Edward E. Scannell Award: Donna Masiulewicz, CMP   Timeline Meetings & Events
Sponsor of the Year : Video West, Inc.
Rising Star Award: Erica Allen, CMP    Socious/HEUG
President's Achievement Award: Lee Smith   Hotel Valley Ho

2014/15

Planner of the Year: Sharon Scronic,   Arizona State Dental Association
Supplier of the Year: Kate Snapp, CTA,   Marriott International
Edward E. Scannell Award: Patricia Zollman, CMP CMM,   HelmsBriscoe
Sponsorship Award: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Sponsorship Award: Hassayampa Inn
Rising Star Award: Shelley Sullivan,   US Foods
Host Property of the Year: Hotel Valley Ho
Committee of the Year Award: EduCon Committee
Member of the Year: Troy Peters, CTS,   Video West
Chapter Achievement Award: Lee Smith,   Hotel Valley Ho
President's Achievement Award: Erin Fields Forrest,    Double Tree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe

2013/14

Planner of the Year: Susie Molinich, CMP, SMMC,   American Express Meetings & Events
Supplier of the Year: Chip Headman,   Williams & Associates
Rising Star Award: Troy Peters,   Video West
James A. Fausel Student of the Year: Shelby Wray,   ASU
Committee of the Year Award: Sponsorship Committee
    Penny Allphin, CHME,   Hassayampa Inn
    David Rosenbaum, CHME,   Carefree Resort & Conference Center    Melanie Ravalin, CMP,   M.Y. Events
Host Property/Venue of the Year: TPC Scottsdale
Sponsorship Award: Kool Party Rentals
Edward E. Scannell Award: Christina Tzavellas, CMP,   CTZ and Associates
President's Achievement Award: Jamie Cook, CMP, CMM,   Strategic Meeting & Events
    Joanne Winter,   MPI AZ
Member of the Year: Jacqi Marth,   Destinations & Details

2012/13

Planner of the Year: Danielle Adams
Supplier of the Year: Amy Miranda
Rising Star Award: Lee Smith and Melanie Ravalin, CMP
James A. Fausel Student of the Year: Paulina Sanchez
Committee of the Year Award: Monthly Programs
Host Property/Venue of the Year: Carefree Resort & Conference Center
Sponsor of the Year:  Harley Bonham
Edward E. Scannell Award: Rochell Planty, CFE, CMP, CTA
President's Achievement Award: Cristin Barr, CMP and Ann Masiulewicz
Chapter Gold Sponsor: US Airways and Tempe Tourism Office
Mentor of the Year: Christina Tzavellas, CMP
Member of the Year: Erin Forrest

2011/12

Planner of the Year: Lisa Evans, Make A Wish
Supplier of the Year: Steve Dumond, Swank Audio Visuals
Rising Star Award: Julia-Isabel Davenport, PMP, CMP, Maximize Your Publicity
James A. Fausel Student of the Year: Lindsey Dedina and Henry Gooden, ASU
Committee of the Year Award: Chapter Fun Events
Host Property/Venue of the Year: Levy Restaurants and US Airways Center
Sponsor of the Year:  Desert Willow & Black Canyon Conference Centers by Sodexo
Member of the Year Award: Don Ortiz, DEO Productions/Dina Preston Band
Edward E. Scannell Award: Lynne Wellish, CMP, CHSE, Triage Meetings & Events
President's Achievement Award: Grant Boice, Cherrill Satterfield and Bobette Gorden
Chapter Gold Sponsors: US Airways and Tempe Tourism Office

2010/11

Planner of the Year: Mary Young, CMP, M.Y. Events
Supplier of the Year: Gordon "Flash" Murray, Super PhotoVideo
Rising Star Award: Amy Miranda, Tourism Office
James A. Fausel Student of the Year: Heather Luvisi and David Borsheim
Special Recognition: Angela Prestinario, Stratum Laser Tag
Committee of the Year Award: 2010 Summer Education Forum
  Rochell Planty, CMP, CTA Chair and Tiffany Higgins, Co-Chairs
Host Property/Venue of the Year: Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
Sponsor of the Year:  Mark Anderson, Southwest Scenic Group
Member of the Year Award: Margie Long, Hot Air Expeditions
Edward E. Scannell Award: Pamela Traficanti, CTA, Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
President's Achievement Award: Jamie Cook, CMP Strategic Meetings & Incentives

2009/10

Member of the Year: Connie Cornelius, Affinity Group Tours
Mentor of the Year: Cara Tracy, CMP CMM, National Speakers Association
Host Venue of the Year: Dave and Busters
James A. Fausel Student of the Year: Anna Abbott, Arizona State University
Rising Star: Erin Forrest, Hilton Phoenix Airport
Sponsorship Award: Bobette Gordon, Influence at Work
Committee of the Year: Membership/Global Community:
  Beth Longnaker, Hospitality Performance Network
  Jill Longfellow, Enterprise Holdings
  Don Ortiz, DEO Entertainment Group
Edward E. Scannell Award: Bill Johnson, CSP, BillJohnson.com
Supplier of the Year: Lisa Pressman, Lisa Pressman Ensemble
Planner of the Year: Michelle Fulcher, CMP, Discovery Treks
President's Achievement Award: Jennifer Castro, Dave and Busters

2008/09

Planner of the Year: Katherine Christensen, CMP, DCMP
Supplier of the Year: Jennifer Castro
Sponsorship Award: Encore Creative
President's Achievement Award: Edward E. Scannell, CMP, CSP
Edward E. Scannell Award: Jamie Cook, CMP
Rising Star Award: Tina Keith
James Fausel Student of the Year: Diana Rocha
Host Property/Venue of the Year: Arizona Grand Resort
Mentor of the Year Award: Lynne Wellish, CMP
Committee of the Year Award: Karen May, Co-Chair and Bill Mesa, Co-Chair
Member of the Year Award: Laurel Zakula, CMP

2007/08

President's Achievement Award: Anne King, CMP
Edward E. Scannell Award: Jim Fausel, CMP, CMM
Supplier of the Year: Patti Daley-Mills, CMP
Planner of the Year: Donna Masiulewicz. CMP
Rising Stars: Jennifer Castro and Jill Longfellow
Committee Members of the Year: Christina Tzavellas, CMP and Mickey Kruse
Sponsors of the Year: US Airways - Kathi Overkamp, CMP and
  Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau - Mark McMinn, CMP
Rising Star - Student: Stephanie Wynn

2006/07

President's Achievement: Bonnie Brant
Edward E. Scannell Award: Cara Tracy, CMP, CMM
Supplier of the Year: Mike Stawiarski
Planner of the Year: Rochell Planty, CMP, CTA
Rising Star: Lisa Pressman
Committee Member of the Year: Beth Longnaker
Sponsor of the Year:  Karen May

2005/06

Special Commendation: Dan Hunt
Host Property Award: Radisson Ft. McDowell Resort & Casino
Individual Sponsorship: McDonald Floral & Gifts
President's Achievement: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort & Spa - General Manager and Sales Staff
Edward E. Scannell Award: Kathy Christensen, CMP
Supplier of the Year: Penny Allphin, CHME
Planner of the Year: Jamie Cook, CMP
Chapter Achievement Award: Cathy Clifton, CMP, CMM and Mary Young, CMP
Mentor of the Year: Bonnie Brant
Rising Star: Kathleen Tomes
Corporate Sponsorship Award: US Airways
Distinguished Member Award: Jim Fausel, CMP, CMM
Committee Achievement Award: Buy MPI Committee and Monthly Programs Committee

2004/05

Special Commendation: Donna Masiulewicz, CMP
Host Property Award: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort & Spa
Individual Sponsorship Award: Mike Stawiarski and Gordon Murray
President's Achievement Award: Tara Thain, CHME
Edward E. Scannell Award: Cathy Wylet
Supplier of the Year: Bob Holman
Planner of the Year: Kathi Overkamp, CMP
Chapter Achievement Award: Rochell Planty, CMP, CTA and Kathy McCarthy
Mentor of the Year: Ed Scannell, CMP, CSP
Rising Star: Kim Hodge
Corporate Sponsorship Award: Ranger Resources
Property Sponsorship Award: Marriott International
Committee Achievement Award: Membership Committee

2003/04

Special Commendation: Michael Obrenovich
Host Property Award: SunBurst Resort
Individual Sponsorship Award: Bruce Fischer
President's Achievement Award: Kathi Overkamp, CMP and Lynne Wellish, CMP
Edward E. Scannell Award: Karolyn Kiburz, CMP
Supplier of the Year: Pamela Traficanti
Planner of the Year: LoriAnn Harnish, CMP, CMM
Chapter Achievement Award: Chip Headman
Mentor of the Year: Loreesa Botkin
Rising Star: Kate Snapp
Corporate Sponsorship Award: BBJ Linen
Property Sponsorship Award: Tempe Mission Palms
Committee Achievement Award: Communications Committee

2002/2003

Special Commendation Janet Erickson
Host Property  Sheraton Wild Horse
Individual Sponsorship Diane Huffmaster
President's Achievement Bobette Gorden
Ed Scannell Anne King
Supplier of the Year Eric Cooper
Planner of the Year Cara Tracy
Chapter Achievement Randy  Breen
Mentor LoriAnn Harnish
Rising Star Rochell Planty/Donna Masiulewicz
Corporate Sponsorship Brede Exposition
Committee Achievement Holiday Party

2001/2002

Special Commendation Linda Ruby
Host Property Radisson Poco Diablo
Individual Sponsorship Cathy Clifton
President's Achievement Linda Jenkins
Ed Scannell Kathy McCarthy
Supplier of the Year Bart Lasner
Planner of the Year Debi Losey
Chapter Achievement Loreesa Botkin
Mentor Jamie Cook
Rising Star Debby Raposa
Corporate Sponsorship Tri Rentals
Property Sponsorship Ritz Carlton Phoenix
Committee Achievement Sponsorship 

2000/2001

Special Commendation Kathy McCarthy
Host Property  Prescott Resort
Individual Sponsorship Bruce Fischer
President's Achievement Cathy Clifton
Ed Scannell Lorraine Tully
Supplier of the Year Tara Thain
Planner of the Year Don Chilcote
Chapter Achievement Debi Losey
Mentor Jim Fausel
Rising Star Dave Rosenbaum
Corporate Sponsorship McDonald Floral
Property Sponsorship Doubletree La Posada
Committee Achievement 2000 Education Retreat

1999/2000

Special Commendation James Eggimann
Host Property  Loews Ventana Canyon
Individual Sponsorship Peter Jordan Photography
President's Achievement Neysa Morrissey
Ed Scannell Roger Rickard
Supplier of the Year Cathy Wylet
Planner of the Year Lynda Haas
Chapter Achievement Debbie Elder
Mentor Linda Jenkins
Rising Star Lori James
Corporate Sponsorship Honeywell
Committee Achievement Education 

1998/1999

Special Commendation Mark Anderson
Host Property  Marriott Resorts
President's Achievement Kathy McCarthy
Ed Scannell Jim Penberthy
Supplier of the Year Peggy Glenn
Planner of the Year Bill Witthaus
Chapter Achievement Cara Tracy
Mentor Ed Scannell
Rising Star Cathy Wylet
Corporate Sponsorship America West Airlines
Committee Achievement Special Projects 

1997/1998

Special Commendation Lynne Wellish
Host Property  Royal Palms/Doubletree La Posada
Individual Sponsorship Denise Wetherington
President's Achievement Kathy Christensen
Ed Scannell Lyn Matthew
Supplier of the Year Linda Jenkins
Planner of the Year Lorraine Tully
Chapter Achievement Tara Thain
Mentor Linda Ruby
Rising Star Ali Ginnett
Corporate Sponsorship Holiday In Old Town
Committee Achievement Holiday Party

1996/1997

Special Commendation Jamie Cook & Carol Green
Host Property  Sheraton San Marcos
Individual Sponsorship Buddy Hammonds
President's Achievement Executive Committee
Ed Scannell Denise Wetherington
Supplier of the Year Kathy McCarthy
Planner of the Year Cathy Clifton
Chapter Achievement Kim Williams
Mentor Don Chilcote/Deb Woodrow
Rising Star April Merrill
Corporate Sponsorship Phoenix Airport Hilton
Committee Achievement Golf

1995/1996

Special Commendation Irene Knight/Mark Anderson
Host Property  Gardiner's Resort
Individual Sponsorship Carlo Espinoza
President's Achievement Joanne Winter
Ed Scannell Bobette Gorden
Supplier of the Year Roger Rickard
Planner of the Year Karolyn Kiburz
Chapter Achievement Christina Mortel
Mentor Carmen Lykos
Rising Star Paul Bruno
Corporate Sponsorship Nat'l. Speakers Association

1994/1995

Special Commendation Roger Rickard
Host Property  Phoenix Airport Hilton
Individual Sponsorship Michael Obrenovich
President's Achievement Tricia Kairis
Ed Scannell Jim Fausel
Supplier of the Year Deborah Gardner
Planner of the Year Gail Hallstrom
Chapter Achievement Deborah Manika
Mentor Mary Menard
Rising Star Linda Jenkins
Corporate Sponsorship Concept Convention Svcs
Property Sponsorship Holiday Inn Old Town
Committee Achievement Membership

1993/1994

Special Commendation Jim Penberthy
Host Property  Sheraton San Marcos
President's Achievement Heidi Arnholm
Ed Scannell Marilynn Leathers
Supplier of the Year Inge Spindola
Planner of the Year Jim Fausel
Chapter Achievement Mary Kay Meyers
Mentor Kathy Christensen
Rising Star Ian Kempf
Corporate Sponsorship Photos Plus

1992/1993

Special Commendation The Buttes
Host Property  Holiday Inn Airport
President's Achievement Bobette Gorden
Supplier of the Year Jim Penberthy
Planner of the Year Denise Wetherington
Chapter Achievement Heidi Arnholm
Mentor Stephanie Coppins
Rising Star Lynda Exley
Corporate Sponsorship Ranger Resources/Tri-Rentals
Distinguished Member Dick Richard