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Chapter Awards & Honors
The Planner of the Year Award recognizes a planner-member who represents leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession along with a commitment to the local events community and our chapter.
Criteria for Eligibility:
- Must be an MPI-CC member for a minimum of 3 consecutive years
- Served or currently serves as a committee member or committee chair.
- Demonstrated dedication, commitment and involvement in the meetings industry
- Has not been selected in the past three years
Past Winners:
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The Supplier of the Year Award recognizes a supplier-member who represents leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession along with a commitment to the local events community and our chapter.
Criteria for Eligibility:
- Must be an MPI-CC member for a minimum of 3 consecutive years
- Served or currently serves as a committee member or committee chair.
- Demonstrated dedication, commitment and involvement in the meetings industry
- Has not been selected in the past three years
Past Winners:
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The Bizzell Award of Excellence was created in memory of Corey D. Bizzell, a longtime member of the Carolinas Chapter of MPI. Corey exemplified excellence and dedication, not only to the chapter, but in every aspect of his life. Bizzell was a constant advocate of elevating our meetings industry to the next level. In honor of his legacy, the President will award a chapter member who has demonstrated a superior level of excellence, passion, and leadership in their service to MPI-CC.
Past Award Recipients
- 2024 - Nicole Keshler
- 2023 - Cathy Carpenter
- 2022 - Rachel Whitten, CMP
- 2020 - Vince Chelena
- 2019 - Molly Johnson, CMP
- 2018 - Christine Irwin, CMP and Sarah Johnson
- 2017 - Tim Miron
- 2016 - Malinda Harrell, CMP, CASE
- 2015 - Ginny Fountain, CMP, CMM
This award recognizes the meeting that had the greatest impact on our members and provided a return on investment. Board will review candidates provided by the Management Office, based on overall attendee evaluation score of the venue and welcome reception. Certificates of appreciation will be awarded to all vendors involved in producing the meeting.
Criteria for Eligibility:
With this award being presented at the Annual meeting in May, the meetings that are eligible are the Annual Meeting (May) from the previous fiscal year through the March meeting of the current fiscal year.
Past Award Recipients
- 2024 - Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown - February 2024 Chapter Meeting
- 2023 - Drive Shack Raleigh - October 2022 Chapter Meeting
- 2022 - Raleigh Marriott Crabtree - September 2021 Chapter Meeting
- 2020 - Graylyn International Conference Center - January 2020 Chapter Meeting
- 2019 - Marriott Twin City Quarter / Benton Convention Center - July 2018 Chapter Meeting
- 2018 - The StateView Hotel - March 2018 Chapter Meeting
- 2017 - Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley - September 2016 Education & Business Exchange
- 2016 - Spartanburg Marriott - March 2016 Chapter Meeting
This award honors the Committee's outstanding contributions to the Chapter during the current year and is selected by the Chapter President, President-Elect and Immediate Past President.
Past Award Recipients
2024 - Auctions and Business Exchange
Christian Schroeder - Committee Chair
Ariana Pearsall
Floyd Isley
Nicole Keshler - Committee Chair
Kathryn Short
Shelley Cromartie
Maria Lopez
2023 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Mitch Savoie Hill, CPC
Tarshi McCoy, CMP, TMP
Kathryn Short
Malinda Harrell, CMP, CASE
Renita Williams
Erin White
Shannon Groff
Kesha Moore
2020 - Member Engagement
Alicia Miller
Yolanda Diaz
Olivia Terrell
Rachel Whitten
Teresa Gitomer
Alicia Perry
Heide Roland
Diane Weems
Benny Williford
Claudia Wooten-Outlaw
Tammy Pleasants-Merritt
Brittany Ruebesam
Lance Miller
Tarshi McCoy
2019 - Marketing & Communications Committee
Mindy Kozlowski
Najauna White
Ashelyn Roberts
Cathy Mauldin
Nicole Filippo, CMP
2018 - Education Committee
Wendy Jeffries - Co-Chair
Alison Flaig - Co-Chair
Nicole Filippo, CMP
Sharon Elder
Tammy Jeffries
2017 - Social Media Committee
Mica Parekh - Committee Chair
Jean Travers
Neelam Patel
Tennessa Moore
Najauna White
The Hall of Fame Award recognizes a long-standing MPI-CC member who has continually contributed to the chapter with their ongoing commitment and a strong sense of leadership and volunteerism. This person has exemplified professionalism, dedication and overall excellence in the chapter, the meetings industry and in the community in which they serve.
Criteria for Eligibility:
- Current, active MPI-CC Member with minimum of 10 years of membership
- Served or currently serves as a committee member, committee chair or Board member
- Has not been previously selected.
- Nomination will be reviewed and approved by current Board of Directors.
Past Award Recipients:
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This award is selected by the current Chapter President. This is not a mandatory award that must be given each year, but it is at the discretion of the Chapter President. It goes to a Chapter member whom the president feels has given 110% to MPI-CC during his/her membership and may be awarded at any bi-monthly meeting and/or at the annual meeting.
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This award recognizes a Chapter member for their enthusiastic contributions to the chapter, involvement in a committee and demonstrated leadership ability during their first four years of membership in MPI and MPI Carolina’s Chapter.
Criteria for Eligibility:
- Current, active MPI-CC Member with 4 years or less of membership and service
- Currently employed as a meeting planner or industry supplier
- Has not been selected in the past three years
- Demonstrates exemplary leadership skills
Past Award Recipients:
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Do You Know a Volunteer of the Quarter? We have so many active members who deserve recognition for their efforts! If you know of someone who is going above and beyond, share their name and volunteer accomplishments with us so we can give them a shout out. This person can be a committee chair or member or even a brand new MPI-CC member who has already started to shine. Volunteer of the Quarter Awards are given quarterly and nominations are accepted all the time!
Click here to nominate a Volunteer of the Quarter
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This award is presented to a MPI-CC member who is going above and beyond as a volunteer to the Carolinas Chapter. They can be a committee chair, committee member or even a brand new MPI-CC member who has already started to shine.
Criteria for Eligibility:
- Current, active MPI-CC Member
- Currently employed as a meeting planner or industry supplier
- Committee Membership (current Board of Directors is not eligible)
- Involvement in committee-driven initiatives within the past year
Past Award Recipients
- 2024 - Jason Arnold
- 2023 - Kathryn Short
- 2022 - Melanie Mason, CMP
- 2020 - Rachel Whitten
- 2019 - Olivia Terrell
- 2018 - Cathy Mauldin, CMP
- 2017 - Kathy B. Flowe, CMP
- 2016 - Linda Ilsley, CMP
