MPI Virginia 2024 Awards Voting
In order to vote, you must be a current member of MPI Virginia. Voting will close on June 28th, 2024. Nominees will be celebrated and awards given out at the August 6th Awards Banquet held during the Annual Conference in Charlottesville at Kimpton The Forum Hotel.
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Most Creative Host Facility of the Year Award
This award goes to one host who really “wowed” us with their presentation, meal, theme, etc. Eligible hosts include those quarterly program sponsors who hosted us anytime between July 2023 and April 2024.
2023 Annual Conference: Wintergreen Resort
2023 November Quarterly Meeting: The Graduate Richmond
2024 February Quarterly Meeting: Delta Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront
2024 March Board Retreat: The Landing at Hampton Marina
2024 April Quarterly Meeting: The Hilton Richmond Downtown
Educational Program of the Year Award
This award goes to an educational program offered from July 2023 – May 2024 that offered our members and guests the highest quality education.
Annual Conference Program - “V.O.L.A.R. - How To Turn Roadblocks Into Runways To Success!”, Mitch Savoie-Hill
Delta Marriott VA Beach Education Session - “Enhancing Your Executive & Leadership Presence”, Shawn Smith
Delta Marriott VA Beach Education Session - “Hands On: F&B Charcuterie Boards”, Delta by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Culinary Team
Hilton Richmond Downtown Education Session - "Events Unplugged: Real Talk about Mastering Logistics, Elevating Experiences, and Engaging Creative", Faith Wilkerson & Kelli Lemon
The Cecil H. Bailey, CMP, Mentor Award
This award is given to the CMP member exhibiting the highest commitment to influencing the life of other members by encouraging them to pursue their certified meeting professional designation, going out of their way to support members by getting them involved in Chapter activities and operations, in an effort to obtain the confidence and experience necessary to complete their CMP application.
Christi Ruddy, CMP
Lori Leib, CMP
Artonda Cheeseman, CMP
The J.B. Bostic Torchlight Award
This award recognizes the commitment of a long-term member in influencing the life of the chapter. The award is based on the ability of the recipient to motivate others, stimulate volunteer functions, give a sense of direction and act as a catalyst to cause exceptional results that benefit the chapter and operations. This award is offered to the long-term member who continues to devote time and energy to the profession and the chapter.
Lauran Dangler
Ariel Cole, CMP
Allyn Hodgins
Young Professional Award
This award recognizes an individual 40 years of age or younger that has made outstanding contributions to the meetings and events industry. The winner of the Young Professional Award will be nominated on behalf of the Virginia Chapter for the 2024 MPI RISE Awards.
Cindy Bell
Shamera Stewart, CMP
Kate Belleman
Howard Feiertag Impact Member of the Year Award
This award is given to an exceptional MPI Virginia Chapter member who through volunteer efforts has made outstanding grassroots contributions and demonstrated unparalleled commitment to the advancement of the chapter, community or region. The Member of the Year Award Winner will also be nominated for the 2024 MPI RISE Awards.
Penny Guiles
Kara Allen
Lori Leib, CMP
Meeting Industry Leadership Award
This award honors those rare individuals who by visionary hard work and creative insight have positively changed the global meetings and events industry community. It recognizes sustained commitment and substantial contributions to the meetings and events industry. This award elevates the accomplishments of these individuals and inspires others to learn from their example. The Virginia Chapter Meeting Industry Leadership Award Winner will be nominated for the 2024 MPI RISE Awards.
Christi Ruddy, CMP
Lisa Meriwether
Brittany Rice
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