2024 MPI PHL Chapter Awards
THE DEADLINE FOR ALL NOMINATIONS => 6:00 pm EST MONDAY. SEPT 30, 2024.
This is your chance to highlight and honor a member or members that you feel have gone above and beyond when it comes to Chapter and industry involvement! MPI PHL Chapter Awards cover five categories: Planner of the Year, Supplier of the Year, Tomorrow’s Leader, Chapter Leader, and Volunteer of the Year. The five categories are as follows:
Planner of the Year – This award is presented annually to a planner member of MPI PHL in recognition of outstanding MPI PHL and industry contributions, leadership, chapter involvement, and professionalism.
Supplier of the Year – This award is presented annually to a supplier member of MPI PHL in recognition of outstanding MPI PHL and industry contributions, leadership, chapter involvement, and professionalism.
Tomorrow’s Leader – This award is presented annually to a member of MPI PHL who has made outstanding contributions to both MPI PHL and the industry and exemplifies the attributes of a chapter leader. Nominees in this category must have joined MPI no earlier than 1/1/2021. (within ~three years; does not have to be a current chapter leader)
Chapter Leader – This award is presented annually to a member of MPI PHL who motivates others, is involved in the MPI PHL community, and acts as a catalyst to cause exceptional results that benefit and positively impact the chapter.
Volunteer of the Year – The annual Volunteer of the Year Award is awarded to one of our Shining Star recipients. The Shining Star nominations are open year-round and recognize our outstanding volunteers. To be eligible for Volunteer of the Year, you must have been awarded the Shining Star between July 2023 and September 2024.
Venue of the Year- This award is presented annually to a host venue that has provided support to MPI PHL Chapter as a venue host. This award is determined by a vote of the membership at large and a vote of the Awards Committee. All host venues from May 2023- September 2024 are eligible.
Vote for this year’s Venue of the Year by selecting from these great spaces that hosted an MPI event this year.
Awards are based on continuous involvement, commitment, and achievement with an emphasis on the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Any member in good standing can use the nomination form to nominate candidates.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
Committee of the Year- This award is presented annually to an MPI PHL committee that has made outstanding contributions to the chapter in the current chapter year. This award is determined by a vote of the Awards Committee. All committees are nominated by their Director/VP and considered by the Awards Committee.
President’s Award - This award is given to an individual or organization who has contributed and made a positive impact to the Hospitality Industry, especially in the Philadelphia area. It is presented solely on the decision of the outgoing MPI PHL President. The winner is not required to be a member of the chapter.
TIMELINE:
- August 15, 2024 -Nominations open! SCROLL DOWN for the online nomination form!
- September 30, 2024 - Nominations close; nominees are notified and asked to complete their form.
- October 4, 2024 - All Nominees must complete the Online application here.
- Week of October 7-11 - Nominations committee will meet to review/evaluate/select winners
- Week of October 14-18 - All nominees notified of their status
- November 6, 2024- Award winners announced and celebrated at the Awards Gala!
We hope that you will take the time to recognize your fellow Chapter members for their dedication, leadership and professionalism. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kristine Golden or Brian Follett President@mpiphl.org at (215) 280-5321.
Thank you,
Kristine Golden, CMP - 2024 Chapter President
Brian Follett, CMP - 2024 Immediate Past President
2024 MPI PHL Chapter Awards
THE DEADLINE FOR ALL NOMINATIONS => 6:00 pm EST MONDAY SEPT 30, 2024.
