Membership

Planner & Supplier of The Year Planner & Supplier of the Year are presented annually to a member of MPI in recognition of outstanding contributions to MPI’s Strategic Plan, association/industry/community contributions, leadership and professionalism. The awards are based on international and chapter participation, presentations relating to the industry in general, articles written in the hospitality industry press, community service and industry recognition previously received. The awards recognize a career of involvement, commitment and achievement and recipients will represent models of professional excellence. Tomorrow's Leader The criteria for Tomorrow’s Leader is the same qualifications for Planner & Supplier of the Year, however, it’s given to a nominee that has been a member for less than 3 years. President's Award As a special recognition there is an award that’s given by the President when he or she feels that there’s been an individual that has made significant contributions and commitment to our chapter.  Shining Star Awarded to an outstanding committee member or volunteer once per quarter. Board members nominate recipient on behalf of their committee’s and submit newsletter article on the Shining Star. Silver Platter This award is determined by the chapter members' responses from the meeting evaluations after each program.  The venue are scored meeting room layout, menu selection, food quality, service and whether or not they were an appriopriate venue for the program.  The award goes to the venue that scored the highest average overall for hosting a monthly program.