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MPI AZ 45th Annual Awards Gala
December 13, 2024
Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West, Mesa AZ
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Overall Excellence Chapter Award

 

 

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

      : Julie Wong, CMP
      : Melanie Volkers, CHSE, CHDM
      Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau
      : Donna Robinson, CMP
      : Little America Flagstaff
       2017: EduCon Committee
      David Rosenbaum, CHME
      : Rowan Pickering
      : Becky Bulkley

    2016/17

      : Tiffany Higgins   The Tiffany Event
      : Katie Dreifus   Plexus Worldwide
      INFLUENCE AT WORK
      : Bill Babin   Big Zephyr Music
      : McKenzie Kaufeld Counts   Wildly Different
      Mountain Shadows
      Jacqi Marth   Destinations & Details

    2015/16

      Cathy Clifton, CMP, CMM    Socious/HEUG
      : James Eggimann, CMP   The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center
      : Donna Masiulewicz, CMP   Timeline Meetings & Events
      : Video West, Inc.
      Erica Allen, CMP    Socious/HEUG
      Lee Smith   Hotel Valley Ho

    2014/15

       Sharon Scronic,   Arizona State Dental Association
       Kate Snapp, CTA,   Marriott International
       Patricia Zollman, CMP CMM,   HelmsBriscoe
       Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
       Hassayampa Inn
       Shelley Sullivan,   US Foods
       Hotel Valley Ho
       EduCon Committee
       Troy Peters, CTS,   Video West
       Lee Smith,   Hotel Valley Ho
       Erin Fields Forrest,    Double Tree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe

    2013/14

       Susie Molinich, CMP, SMMC,   American Express Meetings & Events
       Chip Headman,   Williams & Associates
       Troy Peters,   Video West
       Shelby Wray,   ASU
       Sponsorship Committee
       Penny Allphin, CHME,   Hassayampa Inn
       David Rosenbaum, CHME,   Carefree Resort & Conference Center Melanie Ravalin, CMP,   M.Y. Events
       TPC Scottsdale
       Kool Party Rentals
       Christina Tzavellas, CMP,   CTZ and Associates
       Jamie Cook, CMP, CMM,   Strategic Meeting & Events
       Joanne Winter,   MPI AZ
       Jacqi Marth,   Destinations & Details

    2012/13

       Danielle Adams
       Amy Miranda
       Lee Smith and Melanie Ravalin, CMP
       Paulina Sanchez
       Monthly Programs
       Carefree Resort & Conference Center
       Harley Bonham
       Rochell Planty, CFE, CMP, CTA
       Cristin Barr, CMP and Ann Masiulewicz
       US Airways and Tempe Tourism Office
       Christina Tzavellas, CMP
       Erin Forrest

    2011/12

       Lisa Evans, Make A Wish
       Steve Dumond, Swank Audio Visuals
       Julia-Isabel Davenport, PMP, CMP, Maximize Your Publicity
       Lindsey Dedina and Henry Gooden, ASU
       Chapter Fun Events
       Levy Restaurants and US Airways Center
       Desert Willow & Black Canyon Conference Centers by Sodexo
       Don Ortiz, DEO Productions/Dina Preston Band
       Lynne Wellish, CMP, CHSE, Triage Meetings & Events
       Grant Boice, Cherrill Satterfield and Bobette Gorden
       US Airways and Tempe Tourism Office

    2010/11

       Mary Young, CMP, M.Y. Events
       Gordon "Flash" Murray, Super PhotoVideo
       Amy Miranda, Tourism Office
       Heather Luvisi and David Borsheim
       Angela Prestinario, Stratum Laser Tag
       2010 Summer Education Forum
       Rochell Planty, CMP, CTA Chair and Tiffany Higgins, Co-Chairs
       Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
       Mark Anderson, Southwest Scenic Group
       Margie Long, Hot Air Expeditions
       Pamela Traficanti, CTA, Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
       Jamie Cook, CMP Strategic Meetings & Incentives

    2009/10

       Connie Cornelius, Affinity Group Tours
       Cara Tracy, CMP CMM, National Speakers Association
       Dave and Busters
       Anna Abbott, Arizona State University
       Erin Forrest, Hilton Phoenix Airport
       Bobette Gordon, Influence at Work
       Membership/Global Community:
       Beth Longnaker, Hospitality Performance Network
       Jill Longfellow, Enterprise Holdings
       Don Ortiz, DEO Entertainment Group
       Bill Johnson, CSP, BillJohnson.com
       Lisa Pressman, Lisa Pressman Ensemble
       Michelle Fulcher, CMP, Discovery Treks
       Jennifer Castro, Dave and Busters

    2008/09

       Katherine Christensen, CMP, DCMP
       Jennifer Castro
       Encore Creative
       Edward E. Scannell, CMP, CSP
       Jamie Cook, CMP
       Tina Keith
       Diana Rocha
       Arizona Grand Resort
       Lynne Wellish, CMP
       Karen May, Co-Chair and Bill Mesa, Co-Chair
       Laurel Zakula, CMP

    2007/08

       Anne King, CMP
       Jim Fausel, CMP, CMM
       Patti Daley-Mills, CMP
       Donna Masiulewicz. CMP
       Jennifer Castro and Jill Longfellow
       Christina Tzavellas, CMP and Mickey Kruse
       US Airways - Kathi Overkamp, CMP and
       Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau - Mark McMinn, CMP
       Stephanie Wynn

    2006/07

       Bonnie Brant
       Cara Tracy, CMP, CMM
       Mike Stawiarski
       Rochell Planty, CMP, CTA
       Lisa Pressman
       Beth Longnaker
       Karen May

    2005/06

       Dan Hunt
       Radisson Ft. McDowell Resort & Casino
       McDonald Floral & Gifts
       Loews Ventana Canyon Resort & Spa - General Manager and Sales Staff
       Kathy Christensen, CMP
       Penny Allphin, CHME
       Jamie Cook, CMP
       Cathy Clifton, CMP, CMM and Mary Young, CMP
       Bonnie Brant
       Kathleen Tomes
       US Airways
       Jim Fausel, CMP, CMM
       Buy MPI Committee and Monthly Programs Committee

    2004/05

       Donna Masiulewicz, CMP
       Loews Ventana Canyon Resort & Spa
       Mike Stawiarski and Gordon Murray
       Tara Thain, CHME
       Cathy Wylet
       Bob Holman
       Kathi Overkamp, CMP
       Rochell Planty, CMP, CTA and Kathy McCarthy
       Ed Scannell, CMP, CSP
       Kim Hodge
       Ranger Resources
       Marriott International
       Membership Committee

    2003/04

       Michael Obrenovich
       SunBurst Resort
       Bruce Fischer
       Kathi Overkamp, CMP and Lynne Wellish, CMP
       Karolyn Kiburz, CMP
       Pamela Traficanti
       LoriAnn Harnish, CMP, CMM
       Chip Headman
       Loreesa Botkin
       Kate Snapp
       BBJ Linen
       Tempe Mission Palms
       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

     

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