#1 Planner of the Year - Recognizes an active planner member who has demonstrated leadership, exemplary professionalism and has made significant contributions to MPI, MPI Pittsburgh Chapter or the meetings industry. Nominees will be considered for professional experience, involvement in MPI (local /global) and community service. 

#2 Supplier of the Year - Recognizes the contributions and leadership of an active supplier member who continuously provides innovative services and or products to effectively support MPI, our Chapter and its members.

#3 Rising Star Award - Recognizes a newer member who has shown strong commitment and support and has contributed extraordinarily to the MPI Pittsburgh Chapter with their dedication, vision, enthusiasm and willingness to volunteer. Students will be considered for this Award as well.

#4 Volunteer of the Year - The Volunteer of the Year is awarded to a supplier, planner or student member (excluding the current Board members) who made an outstanding voluntary effort to the Chapter. This individual has been an active participant on one or more MPI Pittsburgh Chapter committees; designed, organized, delivered or administered new and ongoing programs MPI Pittsburgh Chapter ; volunteers for other meeting industry or charitable organizations; and demonstrates a keen and sustained commitment to volunteering for MPI. Most of all, they should embody the spirit of volunteerism.