The first awards were given out in 1990, and since then, the MPI Toronto Chapter Awards have grown in industry recognition and prestige. Recipients of past Awards reflect the best of the best in the meetings industry. View Past MPI Toronto Chapter Award Recipients.
As part of the awards submission, nominees must submit extensive information and documentation to demonstrate to the Awards Selection Committee their contributions and successes in the meeting industry. The awards Selection Committee has the arduous task of reviewing all the submissions. Submissions are judged according to an objective point-based system. Once all submissions have been reviewed, and points assigned according to the point matrix, the nominee with the highest number of points within their submission category is selected as the recipient of the award. In the event of a tie, submissions are re-reviewed and recounted to ensure accuracy of point allocations. The Awards Selection Committee may award two awards in a single category in the event of a tie.
The Future Leader of the Year Award is presented to a member of at least two years, but no more than five years. The recipient is an active volunteer on a Chapter committee, is instrumental in recruiting new members, cultivates new initiatives, and collaborates with chapter leaders. This individual also creates and implements original projects or concepts that have helped enhance MPI and/or the industry, displays creative problem-solving and thinking, challenges the status quo, and is highly visible at chapter events.
The Norm Neill Student Award is given to a current full-time, post-secondary student in good standing of the MPI Toronto Chapter. They are evaluated based on their community/industry/school service, other awards and professional recognition, chapter participation, scholastic merit, placement/co-op experience and references.
The Outstanding Volunteer of the Year is awarded to a supplier, planner or student member (excluding the current MPI Toronto Board members) who made an outstanding voluntary effort to the Chapter. This individual has been an active participant on one or more MPI Toronto Chapter committees; designed, organized, delivered or administered new and ongoing programs for the MPI Toronto 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.
The Planner Member of the Year is awarded to a Planner who has made an outstanding contribution to MPI. Considerations include being a member of another industry-related association or organization; published articles; public speaking engagements; awards and/or professional recognition; MPI participation (International and/or Chapter); accreditation in their field; and Continuing Education.
The President’s Award is awarded at the discretion of the President, to an individual in the meeting industry who has made an outstanding contribution. This Award can be presented to anyone within the industry, regardless of membership status. The President must have two MPI Toronto Chapter members provide written support of the nomination as well.
The Supplier Member of the Year is awarded to a Supplier who has made an outstanding contribution to MPI. Considerations include being a member of another industry-related association or organization; published articles; public speaking engagements; awards and/or professional recognition; MPI participation (International and/or Chapter); accreditation in their field; and Continuing Education.
The New Member of the Year is awarded to an individual who has been a supplier or planner member of MPI for a minimum of six months, but not more than two years, and who has demonstrated a keen dedication to MPI.
The Mentor of the Year Award is presented to an active participant in the chapter who has made contributions of special note in terms of innovation, involvement, mentoring, and leadership or leadership potential. They also have “Future Vision” through mentoring, coaching and otherwise sharing of expertise with peers and others in the industry.