Certifications and Honors

Legacy Award:

The chapter Legacy Award recognizes and rewards MPI-CC members who exemplify excellence and enduring service to MPI. The candidate must have at least seven years of involvement, cumulative service rather than a single year, be a current member in good standing. The Legacy Award is evaluated in the areas of MPI service; Chapter and International participation; industry contributions such as articles written in the hospitality press and speaking engagements; awards and professional recognition; community service through civic, charitable, and fundraising activities; professional/career advancement including professional designations; biographical information; and current letters of commendation.

  • 2008 winner: Linda Ilsley, CMP
  • 2007 winner: Linda Ekeland
  • 2006 winner: Jerry Lotich
  • 2005 winner: Candy Cline
  • 2004 winner: Catherine Voron, CMP, CMM
  • 2003 winner: Melvin Tennant, CAE
  • 2002 winner: Judy Green, CHME
  • 2001 winner: Liz Guertin

Tomorrow's Leader Award:

This award recognizes an individual who has been a member 4 years or fewer and has made significant contributions to MPI and the meetings industry. Based on the same criteria as the Planner/Supplier of the Year award.

  • 2008 winner: Alison Harding, CMP
  • 2007 winner: Diane Godwin
  • 2006 winner: Scott Moore
  • 2005 winner: Monica Smith, CMP
  • 2004 winner: Scott Crotty
  • 2003 winner: Ginny Fountain
  • 2002 winner: Lenore Donaldson
  • 2001 winner: Elizabeth Lyons, CMP

President's Award:

This award is selected by the current Chapter President. This is not a mandatory award that must be given each year, but it is at the discretion of the Chapter President. It goes to a Chapter member whom the president feels has given 110% to MPI-CC during his/her membership and may be awarded at any bi-monthly meeting and/or at the annual meeting.

  • 2008 winner: Tim Miron
  • 2007 winner: Kathy Flowe, CMP
  • 2006 winners: Heidi Walters, CHME and Erin Moye
  • 2005 winner: Andrew Schmidt, CHME
  • 2004 winner: Danny Treece
  • 2003 winners: Karen Knox, CMP and Brenda Taylor
  • 2002 winner: Judy Green, CHME