2008 Excellence in MPI MN Awards Announced

EMPI Awards, Excellence in MPI, are awarded to Meeting Professionals International,
Minnesota Chapter members who exemplify the strong support and participation needed to help the industry and the chapter grow and succeed. This year's winners include:

Supplier of the Year
Tracey Smith, CMP, CMM
Garrett Speakers International

Best Supporting Company of the Year
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center

Rookie of the Year
John Cosgrove
Cosgrove Trivia Challenge
Distinguished Volunteer of the Year
Debra Bequette
HelmsBriscoe
Outstanding Leader of the Year
Michael Bergman
HelmsBriscoe
Meeting Planner of the Year
Theresa Link, CMP, CMM
Woodbury Financial Services
Mentor of the Year
Denise Woods, CMP
Associated General Contractors of MN
Meeting/Event of the Year
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
2007 Board of Directors Planning Conference:
“Across the Pond”

Meeting Professionals International is the association for the global meetings industry and is committed to delivering success for its 21,000 worldwide members by providing innovative professional development, generating industry awareness and creating business development opportunities.

The 430+ member Minnesota chapter of MPI, established in 1978, empowers its members to increase their strategic value with education, professional development and business growth opportunities.