2023: Adam Tanguay, Go Team Events
2022: Kara Ferguson, American Orthopaedic Association
2021: Tanya Mishigian, US Poker & Casino Parties
2020: Heather Brown, CMP, DMCP
2019: Adam Hud, PSAV
2018: Luciana Clark, Total Event Resources
2017: Rebecca DeLuca, CMP, CHME, Las Vegas Convention & Visitor Authority
2016: Carolyn Paradowski, CMP, CNA Insurance
2015: Cory Fransway, CMP, CMM, Experient, a Maritz Travel Company
2014: Fergal O'Sullivan, CMP, CASE, Marriott International, Inc.
2013: Tina Reedy, TRAVIS Inc. Audio Visual
2012: Judi Holler, Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel
2011: Laura Stoll, The Riot Act
2010: Lisa Meredith, Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
2009: Cherai Lewis, Projection Presentation Technology
2008: Jamie Shamhart, Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts
2007: Alisa Peters, CMP, Chicago Indoor Racing
2006: Sara Bailey, CMP, Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
2005: Jim Grillo, CMP, Hereschicago,com
2004: Kelly Wood, Omni Hotels
2003: Kimberlie Nitz, PSI Engineering
2002: Joyce Paschall, CMP
2001: Heidi Edinger, CMP, Puerto Rico Convention Center
2000: Sue Tinnish, SEAL, Inc.
1999: Tracy Furner Stein, CMP, The Hyland Group
1998: Paul Allen, CMP
1997: Tony Lorenz, CMP, ProActive, Inc.
1996: Katie Callahan-Giobbi, Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau
1995: Judy Brady
1994: Pamela Bronkema-Deprez, CMP
1993: Lise Puckorious, CMP, SmithBucklin
1992: Brian Palmer, National Speaker Bureau
1991: Francine Pepitone, Francine Marketing
2023:
Event-Based Committee: Golf Committee
Service-Based Committee: Membership
2022: Golf Committee
2021: Marketing & Communications
2020: Trivia Committee
2019: Partnership Development
2018: Industry Xchange, 2016-2017
2017: Education Programs
2016: Golf Committee
2015: Leadership Development Committee
2014:
Event-Based Committee: Annual Awards Recognition Gala
Service-Based Committee: Sponsorship
2013:
Event-Based Committee: Technology Conference
Service-Based Committee: Membership Retention
2012: Marketing & Communications Committee
2011: Special Events Committee
2010: Educational Conference & Awards Recognition Committee
2009: Education Programs Committee
2008: Student Affairs Committee
2007: News & Views Committee
2006: Educational Conference Committee
2005: Membership Committee
2004: Marketing/Public Relations Committee
2003: Membership Committee
2002: No winner
2001: No winner
2000: Education Programs Committee
2023: C. Dallas Golden
2022: Loretta Yingling, Visit Raleigh
2021: Adam Hud, Encore Global
2020: Jeff Durocher
2019: Sasha Sook, Summit Chicago
2018: Heather Brown, CMP, DMCP, AlliedPRA
2017: Michelle Castady Orlando, DMCP
2016: Rick Hud, San Francisco Travel Association
2015: Joe Hirsch, PSAV
2014: Margie McCartney, AlliedPRA Destination Management, Inc
2013: Aine O'Brien, Scoozi
2012: Catherine McKenna, CMP, CMM, Peabody Hotels
2011: Judi Holler, Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel
2010: Denise Mongoven, San Diego Convention Center
2009: Lisa Meredith, Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
2008: Bob Higa, The Higa Group
2007: Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM, Mexico Tourism Board
2006: Maureen Larson, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
2005: John Potterton, CMP, Summit Executive Centre
2004: Andre Valk, CMP, Hinton & Grusich
2003: Donna Bongiovanni, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
2002: Katie Callahan-Giobbi, Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau
2001: Barbara Quigley, CMP
2000: Ted Miller, CHSE, CHSP, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
1999: Lora Stanley, Anaheim/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau
1998: Lee Pomerance, CMP
1997: Kathy Miller, Total Event Resources
1996: Terry O'Brien, Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau
1995: Rhonda Meyers-Chesney, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
1994: Kathleen Kozminske, Hinton & Grusich
1993: Eleanor Woods
1992: Mary Brodie, CMP
1991: Coleman, CMP
1990: Bill Grusich, CMP, Hinton & Grusich
1989: Francine Pepitone, Francine Marketing
1988: No winner
1987: Jeffrey Kuroski
1986: Pat Hall
2023: Visit Raleigh
2022: NHS Global Events
2021: US Poker & Casino Parties
2019: Travis Inc.
2018: No winner
2017: Caesars Entertainment Corporation
2016: Summits of Chicago
2015: Freeman Audio Visual
2014: Experient, A Maritz Travel Company
2013: Hard Rock Café Chicago
2012: Classic Party Rentals
2011: CORT Event Furnishings, IHG InterContinental Hotels Group,
2010: Chicago Indoor Racing
2009: Mexico Tourism Board
2008: The Hyland Group
2007: Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
2006: BBJ Linen
2005: Carmel Music & Entertainment
2004: Edward Fox Photography, Electronics Representatives Association
2003: The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc., Association of Legal Administrators
2002: Hilton Hotels Corporation, American Academy of Pediatrics
2001: ProActive, Inc., American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
2000: Andersen Consulting, Association Forum of Chicagoland
1999: Source4 (formerly Available Business Group), Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
1998: George L. Jewell Catering Services, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
1997: Affordable Signs & Graphics, a division of Harris & Hindrich Display Company, Inc., Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association
1996: Association Management Center, Automotive Service Industry Association
1995: Hyatt Regency Chicago, American Hardware Manufacturers Association
1994: Hinton & Grusich, Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau
1993: Sara Lee Corporation
1992: Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Council of Logistics Management
1991: SmithBucklin, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
1990: CNA Insurance Companies, American Bar Association
1989: McDonald's Corporation, American Medical Association
2023: Bill Feldgreber, Wood Fire Tavern
2022: Fergal O'Sullivan, CMP, CASE, Marriott International
2021: Margie McCartney, DMCP, CIS, McCartney Partners
2019: Bill Kubiak, CSEP, Freeman
2018: No winner
2017: Tracy Furner Stein
2016: Katie Callahan-Giobbi, Minding Your Business, Inc.
2015: Lisa Mikita, CMP, CAE, American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
2014: Joyce Paschall, CAE, CMP, American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
2013: Kevin Hinton, Associated Luxury Hotels International
2012: Rick Hud, San Francisco Travel Association
2011: No winner
2010: No winner
2009: Jim Grillo, CMP, Here’s Chicago
2008: Sue Tinnish, SEAL Inc.
2007: Tony Lorenz, CMP
2006: Bill Host, Jr., CMP, Manfred Steinfeld School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Roosevelt University
2005: Francine Pepitone, CMM, MAS, Francine Marketing Inc
2004: Ted Miller, CMP, CHSE, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
2003: Bill Grusich, CMP, Hinton & Grusich
2002: Michele Wierzgac, MS, CMM. Michele & Company
2001: Kay Granath, Association Management Center
2000: Brian Hile, CHME, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
1999: Brian Palmer, National Speakers Bureau
1998: John P. Potterton, CMP, Summitt Executive Conference Centre
1997: James Daggett, CMP, JR Daggett & Assoicates
1996: Barbara Miner, CMP, Sara Lee Corporation
1995: Coleman, CMP
1994: Jerry Francis, CMP, The Francis Companies
1993: David Hinton, Hinton & Grusich
1992: Michael D. Ferguson
1991: Anthony L. d'Eca
1990: Chris Mahaffey
1989: Hub Erickson
2021: Rose Horcher, CMP, CEM, CGSP, Choose Chicago
2019: Tony Lorenz, CMM, PRA Business Events2018: Sean Lynch, NHS Global Events
2017: Valerie Braun, Arena Americas
2016: Brian Palmer, National Speakers Bureau
2015: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Starwood Hotels
2014: Kathy Miller,Total Event Resources
2013: Susan Tinnish, PhD, Kendall College
2012: Jim Grillo, CMP, HeresChicago.com
2011: Mayor Richard M. and Maggie Daley
2010: Chicago 2016 Committee
2009: Carol E. Kuc, CMP, Complete Conference Coordinators, Inc
2008: Barbara Lee Cohen, CAE, CMP, PRODUCTIONS USA, Inc.
2007: Deborah Sexton, Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
2006: JoAnn Bedrosian-Ryan, United Airlines
2005: Dr. Gerald F. Bober, Manfred Steinfeld School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Roosevelt University
2004: Janet Davies, ABC-7 Chicago
2003: Kathleen Kozminske, Hinton & Grusich
2002: Evelyn Laxgang, Motorola
2001: Rhonda Chesney, CMP, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
2000: Jonathon Howe, Howe & Hutton, LTD
1999: Francine Pepitone, Francine Marketing
1998: William R. Host, CMP. Roosevelt University
1997: Gerald Roper, Greater Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
1996: Robert McAuliffe, CAE, CMP (posthumus)
1995: John Potterton, CMP, Summit Executive Conference Centre
1994: Raymond Hall, CMP, Electronics Representatives Association
1993: Kathy Osterman, Mayor's Office of Special Events
2023: Sandra Carlson, CDW
2021: Michelle Dallas, TMA
2020: Kelsey Kottkamp, CMP
2019: Carolyn Paradowski Capobianco, CNA Insurance
2018: Tara Gray, CMP, CIS, Maritz Travel Company
2017: Tammy L. Anderson, CMP, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
2016: Andrew James Kalchik, AbbVie
2015: Colleen Neubauer, CMP, National Council of State Boards of Nursing
2014: Char Shada, CMP, Experient, a Maritz Travel Company
2013: Cathy Bordelon, Mayer Brown LLP
2012: Sonal Sullivan, CMP, HIMSS
2011: Michael T. Smith, CMP, Experient, Inc.
2010: Jane Mundell, CMP, Association of Legal Administrators
2009: Barbara Thavis, CMP, Select Meeting Sites, Inc.
2008: Karen Emanuelson, CMP, Creative Group, Inc.
2007: Gayle Bonforte, CMP, McDermott, Will & Emery
2006: Kathy Horky, CMP, Accenture
2005: Lisa J. Mikita, CMP, CAE, Association of Legal Administrators
2004: Mary Jo Blythe, CMP, MASTERPLAN, Inc
2003: Edina Lessack, CMP, Meetings & Events USA
2002: Kathie Niesen, CMP, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
2001: Vicky Betzig, CMP, JR Daggett & Associates
2000: Terri Carlton, CMP, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
1999: Sally Magallanes, CMP
1998: Mollie Mercado, CMP, Intermedia
1997: Joyce Paschall, CMP
1996: Denise Stauder, CMP, Northern Illinois University
1995: David Irvin, CMP
1994: Kay Granath, CMP, Association Management Center
1993: Linda Ross, CMP
1992: Kathryn Bradford
1991: Pamela Bronkema-Deprez, CMP
1990: No winner
1989: Michael D. Ferguson
1988: Mary Sue Lyon
1987: Kay Granath, CMP Association Management Center
1986: Jerry Francis, CMP The Francis Companies
2023:
Superhero Award: Hilary Saurer, Levy Restaurants
Chapter MVP: Heather Warthen, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants (The Dalcy Event Hall)
Change-maker Award: IDEA Committee
2022:
Dynamic Duo
Erika Johnson, Chicago History Museum
Alli Shebek, PRA Event, Inc.
MR. MPI: Rick Hud, Monterey County Convention & Visitor's Bureau
MPI Influencer: Kerri Miller, City Experiences
2021:
Fergal O'Sullivan, CMP, CASE
Heather Warthen
2020-2021 Board of Directors
2020:
Maria Marchesi
Aine O’Brien
2019:
Michelle
Castady Orlando, 360 Destination Group
Michelle Johnson, The Anchor Group
Misty Lichter, Garrett Popcorn
2018:
Kathleen
Clickett Newsome, EXPERIENT, A Maritz Travel Company
Michael Hahn, Hero Habits
Rick Hud, San Francisco Travel Association
2017:
Travis
Reedy, TRAVIS Inc.
Katie Callahan-Giobbi, Minding Your Business
Greg Werstler, ComedySportz Chicago
2016:
Rebecca
DeLuca, CMP, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Scott Durkin, Experient, A Maritz Global Events Company
Sean Lynch, NHS Global Events
2015:
Fergal
O’Sullivan, CMP, CASE, Marriott International
Marc Moison, Edge Showtek
2014:
Nikki
Augsburger, Meeting Expectations
Chrissy Ward, CAE
2013:
Mike
Tarr, CMP, Choose Chicago
Don Welsh, Choose Chicago
2012:
Inspiration
& Effort: Sean Lynch, NHS
Dedicated Industry Professional: Kevin Boland, The Drake Hotel
Most Valuable Player: Judi Holler, Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel
2011:
Char
Shada, CMP, Experient, Inc.
Anthony Stewart, Experient, Inc.
Thom Ward, Dining Connections
2010:
Achievement:
Joe Hirsch, PSAV Presentation Services
Effort: Char Shada, CMP, Experient
Team Spirit: Sean Lynch, NHS
2009:
Joyce
Paschall, CAE, CMP, American College of Occupational & Environmental
Medicine
Beth Whitman Chitnis, Meeting Expectations
2008:
John Potterton, CMP
2007: Claudia Hinton & All
Golf Committees
2006:
Kevin
Hinton, hinton+grusich
Mollie Mercado, CMP, Intermedia Meetings & Events
Michelle Snyder, Raceworks, Ltd.
2005: Bob
Higa, The Higa Group
2004:
Kimberlie
Nitz, PSI Engineering
Lisa Mikita, CMP, Association of Legal Administrator
Sara Bailey, GES Events
2003:
2002:
2001:
2000:
Tony
Lorenz, CMP, ProActive, Inc
Lisa Tonsager, DMI
1999:
Patricia Gondek, CMP
1998:
Terri Carlton, CMP, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
1997: William R. Host, CMP.
Roosevelt University
1996: Mary McPherson
1995: No winner
1994: Marcia Swan, CMP, Captive Resources
2023 (NEW):
Jennie Kramer, The Blackstone Hotel
Courtenay Lipkay, The Sonesta Hotel (Chicago: River North, Downtown, The Allegro Hotel
Laura Harris, Project Worldwide
Adam Tanguay, Go Team Events
Tom Kokinakos, Inspired Catering
2021:
Lindsay Plath, CMP, Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Holly O'Donnell, DISC Certified, Slone Solutions, LLC
Jennifer Charles, MBA, CMP, College of DuPage
2020:
Allison Hines, NHS Global Events
2019:
Kara Ferguson, American Society of Anesthesiologists
Erika Johnson, Chicago History Museum
2018:
Kim Funk, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Amanda Jackson, CMP, Network Services Company
Hilary Saurer, River Roast
2017:
Justine Radies, CNA Insurance Companies
Angela Vazquez, LondonHouse Chicago
Sasha Sook, CMP, Summits of Chicago
2016:
Brook Weidman, The W Hotels of Chicago
Lindsay Woike, American College of Healthcare Executives
Emily Yao, Paramount Events
2015:
Tanya Kinsman, CMP, American Dental Association
Christie Springer, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
Greg Wersler, ComedySportz of Chicago
2014:
Sara Broderick,Wynn Las Vegas
Melissa Hahn, CMP, Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc.
Adam Hud, PSAV
Kris Marinelli-Jebson, MGM International
Anthony Molino, Hiltons of Chicago
Melissa Swakow, NHS Global
2013:
Cesar Barradas, MSAT, CMP
Kathleen Clickett
Justin Ely
Jill Kaplan
David Kinney
Carolyn Paradowski, CMP
Jaime Paton, CMP
Alli Schwartz
2012:
Jill Brown Smith
George Chrisopulos
Rhonda Grizzard
Jennifer Radcliffe
Tina Reedy
Katherine Strandquist
Anne Zambrano
2011:
Conor Cunneen
Danielle Czyz
Andrew Ettenhofer
Svetlana Kramarova-Battaglin
Kelly Williams, CMP
2010:
Meghan Keelean
Emily Miller
Kristine Morgan, CMP
Kathleen Nelson
2009:
Courtney M. Anderson, CMP
Alison Ray, CMP
Pamela Patsavas, CSEP
Erin Stahowiak
Jeffrey Urban, CMP
2008:
Kristine Buechsenschuetz
Katie Cavarretta
Beth Ciampi
Tobey Giese
Keri Hinton
Aine O'Brien
2007:
Cynthia Balcer
Jeff Gassaway
Jacqueline Ingram
Karen Jarboe
Erin Seal
Bobbie Soeder
2006:
Kevin Boland
Kori Gassaway
Cherai Lewis
Alisa Peters, CMP
Jamie Shamhart
Deborah Supan
2005:
Jill Angelo Cummins
Jenny de Borja
Karen Emanuelson, CMP
Craig Raughton
Michele Snyder
Sonal Sullivan
Rob Wennerstrom
2004:
Patty Coen
Lanie Hartman
Jon Hixon
Mekeda Johnson
Kate Williams
Sharon Young
2003:
Susan Avery
Mike Hamilton
Kevin Hinton
Aileen Laracuente
Jennie Miller, CMP
Peggy Pissarreck, CMP
2002:
Aaron Adair
Amanda Bonnell
Rick Hud
Toni Kosaris
Denise Mongoven
2001:
Sandra Delgado
Ken Fischang, CHME, CMP
Jim Grillo
Donna Masiulewicz, CMP
Kimberlie Nitz, CMP
Katie Otto, CMP
Shannon Villeneuve
2000:
Gayle Bonforte, CMP
Karen Hamilton, CMP
Candace Hoffman
Stephanie Quinn
Patty Stevens
Janet Sullivan
1999:
Melissa Burger
Charlotte Consentino
Nancy Powell
Hayat Pronovost
Jule Uddfolk
1998:
Sara Bailey
Linda Burns
Stacy Lucherini
Grace Ann Mark
Liten Swanson
Kelly Wood
1997:
Bob Beach, CMP
Vicky Betzig, CMP
Gay Z. Boundy
Denise Cat
Bill O'Donnell
Barb Quigley, CMP
1996:
Pat Dolan, CMP
Sara Marach
Jennifer Snyder
Tracy Furner Stein
1995:
Donna Bongiovanni
Sherri Budz
Nancy Day
Debra Govaker
1994:
Cynthia Carlson
William Host, CMP
Kathy Miller
Peg Noone
Louise Olson, CMP
Norma Taylor, CMP
1993:
Carol A.Balbanow, CMP
Kimberly Edwards
Marlene Elliott
Lauree Harp
Agnes Lorincz, CMP
Terry O'Brien
1992:
Jill Fritz
Karen Marsch
Steve Wagmeister
2022:
Melissa Tucker, PRA Events, Inc.
2021:
Dillin Ravenscraft, Ateema Media & Marketing
2020:
Emily Thompson, American Epilepsy Society
2019:
Jordan Kusiak, River Roast
2016:
Emily Piotrowski, CNA Insurance
2014:
Alise Zarina
2021:
Bunny Lee
Nicole Price, MBA, CMP, The Breathing Festival
Whitney Taylor, Quest Events
2014:
Hirman Ahmad
2013:
JuneElise Marasigan
2012:
Kristin Ferraris
2011:
No winner
2010:
Bradley Kenaga
2009:
Svetlana Kramarova