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Excellence in MPI Awards
Excellence in MPI (EMPI) (pronounced "em-pee") Awards are given to MPI Minnesota Chapter members who exemplify strong support and participation needed to help the chapter and industry grow and succeed.
Do you know a rock star who deserves recognition for the work they put in to boost both MPI and our industry over the last year? MPI Minnesota has an opportunity for you to show that recognition to a fellow member (or yourself – we could all use some self-love and care these days) by submitting an entry/nomination for this year’s Excellence in MPI awards. Each year these awards are given to chapter members who exemplify strong support and participation needed to help the chapter and industry grow and succeed.
Entries have been officially closed. Thank you for your nominations!
- Recognition & Prestige: Winning or nominating someone for an award brings industry-wide recognition and elevates professional reputation.
- Celebrate Excellence: Awards are an opportunity to celebrate standout achievements and dedication in the meeting and events industry.
- Boost Morale: Nominating a colleague or company for an award demonstrates appreciation, which fosters team spirit and encourages continued success.
- Increased Visibility: Being nominated, even if you don’t win, raises awareness about your work or the company’s services among peers and industry leaders.
- Networking Opportunities: Recipients and nominees are often recognized at high-profile industry events, creating valuable networking opportunities.
- Attract New Business: Award recognition can be used as a powerful marketing tool to attract new clients and partners.
Inspiration to Others: Nominating or entering for an award sets a positive example for others in the industry, motivating them to strive for excellence. - Showcase Innovation: Awards are an excellent platform to highlight creative solutions or innovations implemented within the industry.
- Short and Simple Process: It’s quick and easy to nominate or enter—most applications take only a few minutes, and any additional documents are optional.
- Planner Member of the Year*
- Supplier Member of the Year*
- Venue/Supporting Company of the Year*
- Rising Star of the Year*
- Volunteer of the Year
- Icon Award
*Award may be self-nominated (enter yourself or your company) or nominated by peers.
How you can take advantage of this opportunity:
- Nominate a fellow member to enhance relationships.
- Nominate/enter yourself to boost your credibility within the meeting and events industry.
ENTRIES HAVE OFFICIALLY CLOSED FOR 2024
Any MPI Minnesota Chapter member in good standing may be nominated in as many categories for which they may be qualified as a recipient. Members are also encouraged to enter/nominate themselves.
Nominations for the 2024 EMPI Awards will be accepted November 1-30, 2024.
STEP 1:
| Nominate/enter by completing the Excellence in 2023-2024 EMPI Award Nomination/Entry Form. You will be asked to provide a summary of how the nominee/entrant meets the criteria specified for the selected award category. |
STEP 2:
| Upon successful submission of the form, a confirmation page will be displayed with the submitted nomination information, including the nominator’s contact information. |
All nominations/entries and supporting materials are distributed to judges for review. The judges review each nomination/entry individually and rate each based on the information provided and how well it meets the specified criteria. The nomination/entry that best meets the specified criteria for a given award is the recipient.
Judging is done by board members of another MPI Chapter. All members of the judging panel are kept confidential. Current judges are not eligible for an Excellence in MPI Award.
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