Circle of Excellence Awards

Submitted by tracy.schenk on June 22, 2010 - 2:48am

Planner of the Year – Angela Layton, CMP Recognizes a planner member who represents leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession along with a commitment to the local meeting community and an exemplary record of customer service in their industry. Nominations are received from the membership. All chapter planner members are eligible.		Supplier of the Year – Scarlett Coffman, CMP Recognizes a supplier member who represents leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession along with a commitment to the local meeting community and an exemplary record of customer service in their industry. Nominations are received from the membership. All chapter supplier members are eligible.
Rising Star of the Year – Katie Rogers Recognizes an MPI Tennessee Chapter member for their enthusiastic contributions to the chapter, involvement in a committee and demonstrated leadership ability during their first three years of membership in MPI and MPI Tennessee Chapter.		Chapter Leader of the Year – Marilyn Johnson, CMP Recognizes the special impact and contributions of a committee member who received the committee Rock Start recognition. They are long-standing members of the chapter and outstanding leaders and role models in the meeting industry.
The Beth Calveard Volunteer Spirit Award - Judy Sadler Recognizes quiet leaders who continually stand behind the chapter, supporting it and pushing it forward. A leader whose inner strength, character and integrity are seen by everyone around yet not often traits they see in themselves. Final selection of this award is made by the Past Leaders Council.		Community Leader Award – Nashville Mayor, Karl Dean Recognizes a leader outside of the MPI:TN community for their contribution to the meetings and events industry in Tennessee.
President’s Award – Don England, Caroline Platz, Tracy Schenk Recognizes a Tennessee Chapter member who has gone beyond the call of duty, providing outstanding contributions to the chapter. Selected upon discussion of president, immediate past president and president-elect. All chapter members are eligible.
The Pillar Award – East, Middle, West Regions Recognizes an individual or company that makes continuous contributions to the Tennessee Chapter. Nominated by the Board of Directors. East: Dancing Bear Lodge, Melanie Clifford accepting Middle: Gary Musick West: ServiceMaster Clean, Sheryl Baker accepting on behalf
Chapter Meeting of the Year - Recognizes the meeting that has the greatest impact on our members and provided a return on investment . (This award is based on attendee evaluations and is awarded to all vendors involved in producing the meeting.) EAST REGION April 13, 2010 Passionate Team Building Dancing Bear Lodge Bill Karlson MIDDLE REGION January 20, 2010 The Leadership Compass: Defi ning Leadership Roles with Authenticity and Accountability Steven Foster, CMP Hard Rock Cafe Nashville Middle Tennessee Audio Visual Playing by Air WEST REGION September 22, 2009 “Three Minute First Impression- Hair on Fire” The Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel Swank Audio Visuals
Scout Award - Carolyn Lipp