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Member Recognition
Each year our chapter recognizes the accomplishments of our members and volunteers at our Annual Celebration! These individuals are nominated by their peers for their efforts throughout the year.
2023-2024 Award Recipients
The Michigan Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. Celebration! was held in June at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.
Awards listed alphabetically
| Finest Meeting Site: | Saint John’s Resort | |
| Innovative Planner of the Year: | Becky Francoeur, CMP, CTA | |
| Innovative Venue of the Year: | Crystal Mountain | |
| Kristina Kaufmann Industry Cheerleader Award: | Mary Chris Hotchkiss, CMP | |
| Maryellen Jansen Education Leadership Award: | Dorothy Mott, GMS | |
| President's Award of Excellence: | Brett Bowman | |
| President's Award of Excellence: | Dorothy Mott, GMS | |
| Rising Star Award: | Dani Johnson |
2022-2023 Award Recipients
The Michigan Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. Celebration! was held in June at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.
Awards listed alphabetically
| Finest Meeting Site: | The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit | |
| Innovative Planner of the Year: | Amber Sheerin, DES, CMP | |
| Innovative Venue of the Year: | DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront | |
| Kristina Kaufmann Industry Cheerleader Award: | Julie Oatman, CMP | |
| Maryellen Jansen Education Leadership Award: | Mary Gettel, CMP | |
| President's Award of Excellence: | Kim Corcoran, CMP | |
| President's Award of Excellence: | Sarah Moffitt, CMP, CTA | |
| Rising Star Award: | Sarah Botruff |
2021-2022 Award Recipients
The Michigan Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. Celebration! was held in June at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City, MI. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.
Awards listed alphabetically
| Finest Meeting Site: | Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest | |
| Innovative Planner of the Year: | Terra Damchuk | |
| Innovative Venue of the Year: | The H Hotel | |
| Kristina Kaufmann Industry Cheerleader Award: | Brenda Haight, CMP | |
| Maryellen Jansen Education Leadership Award: | Jenn Morden, CMP, CTA | |
| President's Award of Excellence: | Kim Corcoran, CMP | |
| President's Award of Excellence: | Lindsay Kirchinger, CMP | |
| Rising Star Award: | Sarah Dysinger, CMP, CTA |
2020-2021 Award Recipients
The Michigan Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. Celebration! was held virtually, our virtual platform was sponsored by Experience Grand Rapids. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.
Awards listed alphabetically
| Communications Professional of the Year: | Jennifer Berkemeier | |
| Finest Meeting Site: | Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest | |
| Innovative Planner of the Year: | Kim Corcoran, CMP | |
| Innovative Venue of the Year: | Boyne Resorts | |
| Kristina Kaufmann Industry Cheerleader Award: | Kathy Morin, CMP, CGMP, GMS | |
| Maryellen Jansen Education Leadership Award: | Erin Abel, CMP | |
| President's Award of Excellence: | Terra Damchuk | |
| Provider of the Year: | MoTown Digital | |
| Virtual Planner of the Year: | Sarah Dysinger, CTA |
2018-2019 Award Recipients
The Michigan Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s member recognition awards. Celebration! was held in June at Firekeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, MI. Please help us in congratulating these members for their commitment to our industry and our chapter.
Awards listed alphabetically
| Chapter Meetings Impact Award: | Greater Lansing CVB | |
| Chapter Meeting Industry Leader Award: | Chris Rowley, CMP | |
| Chapter Member of the Year Award: | Kristina Kauffman, CTA | |
| Finest Meeting Site: | JW Marriott Grand Rapids | |
| Finest Non-Property Vendor: | Experience Grand Rapids | |
| Meeting Industry Leader Award: | Chris Rowley, CMP | |
| President's Award of Excellence: | Karalee McKinstry | |
| Young Professional Award: | Terra Damchuk |
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