Wisconsin Chapter of MPI Honors Top Volunteers at 34th Annual Awards Gala

WISCONSIN DELLS, WI – The Wisconsin Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI-WI) presented awards to members making a difference for the organization at its annual Awards Gala held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells on September 8, 2011.

And the winners are…
Planner of the Year – Paulette Heney, CMM
Supplier of the Year – Shannon Timmerman, CMP
Hall of Fame Inductee – Janet Sperstad, CMP
Rising Star – Jill Schroeder
Industry Advocate – Tami Gilbertson, CMP
Industry Partner – Madison Area Technical College
President’s Award -- Michelle Eggert, CMP & Shannon Timmerman, CMP
Team of the Year Award - Website/Social Media Team
Kristin Bjurstrom Krueger, CMP Scholarship -- Melissa Amado

Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the meeting and event industry’s largest and most vibrant global community helps our members thrive by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. MPI membership is comprised of more than 23,000 members belonging to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide. For a more information, visit mpiweb.org. The 320+ member Wisconsin Chapter of MPI, established in 1977, is the premier association in the state dedicated to the growth, development and success of event and meeting professionals. The chapter brings professionals together to learn best practices, build relationships, and create business opportunities that enhance the strategic value of meetings. For more information on MPI Wisconsin, please visit www.mpiwi.org.

For more information on MPI or MPI Wisconsin, please contact Susan Kainz at 262-825-7837 or susan.kainz@conferencedirect.com.