Circle Of Excellence Awards

2022-2023 Circle of Excellence Awards
Nomination Form

Can you think of an MPI Tennessee Chapter member who has made significant contributions to MPI, our chapter, and the meetings industry? Recognize members who represent leadership and excellence in the meeting profession by nominating them for an award. A nominations form will soon be available to nominate an MPI Tennessee member for the Planner of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and New Member of the Year Awards. You can click on the button below to view past Circle of Excellence Award winners.

Before you complete the nomination form, please note:

• You can nominate as many people as you wish.
• Nominees must be current members of MPI.
• Please note, the 2022-2023 board members are not eligible for awards. 
• Nominations now open through March 13, 2023

Planner of the Year

Recognizes an active planner member who represents leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession and has made significant contribution to the meetings industry, MPI, and the Tennessee Chapter. Nominations are made by the membership. All chapter planner members are eligible. Finalists are asked to provide feedback as to why they should win the award, and a fellow MPI Global chapter outside of Tennessee membership selects the final winner. 

Supplier of the Year

Recognizes an active supplier member who represents leadership and excellence in the meetings industry and continuously provides innovative services and or products to effectively support MPI, the Tennessee Chapter and its members. Nominations are made by the membership. All chapter supplier members are eligible. All chapter planner members are eligible. Finalists are asked to provide feedback as to why they should win the award, and a fellow MPI Global chapter outside of Tennessee membership selects the final winner.

New Member of the Year

Recognizes a MPI Tennessee Chapter member volunteer for their enthusiastic contributions to the chapter, involvement in a committee and demonstrated leadership ability during their first 12 months of membership in MPI and MPI Tennessee Chapter. Open to eligible members who joined starting April 1 of the previous year. Nominations are made by the membership. Finalists are asked to provide feedback as to why they should win the award, and a fellow MPI Global chapter outside of Tennessee membership selects the final winner. 

Speaker of the Year

Recognizes the educational speaker that had the greatest impact on our members. MPI Tennessee Chapter recognizes the year’s highest-scoring speaker. This award is based on attendee evaluations from our post-event survey scores.

MIX Venue of the Year

Recognizes the event that had the greatest impact on our members and provided a return on investment. MPI Tennessee Chapter recognizes the year’s highest-scoring mix event venue. This award is based on attendee evaluations from our post-event survey scores and is awarded to the venue that hosted the meeting.

Education Venue of the Year

Recognizes the meeting that had the greatest impact on our members and provided a return on investment. MPI Tennessee Chapter recognizes the year’s highest-scoring education event venue. This award is based on attendee evaluations from our post-event survey scores and is awarded to the venue that hosted the meeting.

Volunteer of the Year

Recognizes the special impact and contributions of a committee member who has volunteered his or her services to the chapter. Their active dedication, enthusiasm and numerous hours of volunteerism has demonstrated unparalleled commitment to the advancement of our chapter. The nominees are those who were awarded Rockstar of the Month since last year's circle of excellence awards and voted on by the Board of Directors. 

The Pillar Award

Recognizes an individual or company that makes continuous contributions to the Tennessee Chapter.  Nominated and voted on by the Board of Directors.

President’s Award

Recognizes outstanding contributions to the chapter. Selected upon discussion of president, immediate past president, and president-elect, and ultimately the president can make the final decision on the recipient yearly. 

The Beth Calveard Volunteer Spirit Award

Recognizes quiet leaders who continually stand behind the chapter, supporting it and pushing it forward. A leader whose inner strength, character and integrity are seen by everyone around yet not often traits they see in themselves.  Nominations and the final selection of this award is made by MPI Tennessee Past Presidents.