Overview: Lois Hauser was a warm, charismatic and committed member of our Chapter, and the Southern California meetings industry. She was the MPI Southern California Chapter Planner of the Year, 1998-1999, and was honored with the Past Presidents Award in 2005-2006. Over the years, Lois was a very active committee member and served on the MPISCC Board of Directors. While enjoying her time on the Board of Directors, her true love was Committee work.
Lois K. Hauser
The Lois K. Hauser Service Award was established in her memory to honor her dedication and service. The award recognizes an “unsung hero” who is dedicated to committee work and demonstrates a long-term service commitment to the Chapter.
Candidates can be nominated by any member of the MPISC Board of Directors, Committee Chair, or member of the Council of Past Presidents. Self-nominations will be accepted.
# | Year | Name |
17th | 2022-2023 | Kelly Feeney |
16th | 2021-2022 | Margaux Macgregor |
15th | 2020-2021 | Suzy Kay |
14th | 2019-2020 | Chris Clark |
13th | 2018-2019 | Jane Mato, CMP |
12th | 2017-2018 | Natalie Fulton, CMP and Laina Pinella, CMP |
11th | 2016-2017 | Ron Havens, CMP, CMM |
10th | 2015-2016 | Jason Soporito |
9th | 2014-2015 | Carlos Murillo |
8th | 2013-2014 | Libby Zarrahy, CMP |
7th | 2012-2013 | Amy Zelinsky, CMP |
6th | 2011-2012 | Holly Smith, CMP |
5th | 2010-2011 | Deborah Shepard |
4th | 2009-2010 | Mark Berkowitz, CMP |
3rd | 2008-2009 | Haley Powers, CMP |
2nd | 2007-2008 | Margie Johnston |
1st | 2006-2007 | Donna Garrett |