Awards & Recognition Portfolio

Each year hundreds of volunteers give freely of their time and talents to help keep our chapter running smoothly and accomplish our goals. This is your opportunity to recognize and thank those chapter members who go the extra mile, give the extra time and truly seek to make our chapter better for everyone.

The Awards and Recognition Committee is accepting nominations from the membership for the 2009-2010 calendar year. If you wish to make more than one nomination, you will have the opportunity to return to this page upon completion of the nomination form. Nominations are open and must be submitted by April 9, 2010!

Nominate chapter members now!

Click on a link below to see the criteria for a specific award:

Chapter Manager of the Year
Planner of the Year
Supplier of the Year
Outstanding Committee of the Year
Rising Star
Hall of Fame

Chapter Manager of the Year
Criteria: Chapter Manager (Award based on cumulative service rather than a single year)
Must be a Member of the MPI Organization for a minimum of 3 years Member must be an MPIGNY Board Member or Committee Co-Chair Member has made significant continuous contributions to the Chapter (including but not limited to MPI and MPIGNY events attended, leadership and/or committee participation, speaking roles, authored articles, professional designations, etc�) Member has been instrumental in the mentoring of other chapter members Member should stimulate volunteer action, provide a sense of direction and serve as a catalyst to produce exceptional results
To nominate someone for this award: Click Here	[back to top]

Planner of the Year
Criteria: Planner of the Year (Award based on cumulative service rather than a single year)
Must be a Planner Member of the MPI Organization for a minimum of 3 years Member has made significant continuous contributions to the Chapter (including but not limited to MPI and MPIGNY events attended, leadership and/or committee participation, speaking roles, authored articles, professional designations, etc�) Member has been instrumental in the mentoring of other chapter members Strong Consideration will be given to applicants who: Have written articles for Metrolines or other industry related publications Activity in other industry related activities
To nominate someone for this award: Click Here	[back to top]

Supplier of the Year
Criteria: Supplier of the Year (Award based on cumulative service rather than a single year)
Must be a Supplier Member of the MPI Organization for a minimum of 3 years Member has made significant continuous contributions to the Chapter (including but not limited to MPI and MPIGNY events attended, leadership and/or committee participation, speaking roles, authored articles, professional designations, etc�) Member has been instrumental in the mentoring of other chapter members Strong Consideration will be given to applicants who: Have written articles for Metrolines or other industry related publications Activity in other industry related activities
To nominate someone for this award: Click Here	[back to top]

Outstanding Committee of the Year
Criteria:
Awarded to the Committee that pulls out all the stops to achieve its goals. Committee exemplifies how all volunteer committees should work. Strong consideration will be given to: A committee that recruits and retains its members
To nominate someone for this award: Click Here	[back to top]

Rising Star
Criteria:
Must be an active member of MPIGNY (new member less than 3 years) MVP Winners are automatic nominees for the Rising Star Award Member has made significant continuous contributions to the Chapter (including but not limited to MPI and MPIGNY events attended, leadership and/or committee participation, speaking roles, authored articles, professional designations, etc�) Member has consistently and enthusiastically participated in chapter events and activities, and/or shows exceptional promise in their future MPIGNY volunteer endeavors
To nominate someone for this award: Click Here	[back to top]

Hall of Fame
Criteria:
Based on a career of service to the industry and MPIGNY, the recipient, through their involvement, has had a significant impact on our chapter and the overall meetings industry. Please note: This award cannot be given to a recipient more than one time.
To nominate someone for this award: Click Here	[back to top]