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Chapter Leader Award |
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and leaders for the meetings industry DALLAS - 10 August 2004 - Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
announces the recipients of its 2004 Meeting Professional Awards, sponsored
by Hilton Hotels, recognizing members who are models of professional excellence,
significant contributors to the meetings industry, and active with MPI
and civic organizations.
Other awards presented during the 2004 World Education Congress (25-27 July in Denver) were presented to Elizabeth Zielinski, CMP, CMM, International Planner of the Year; Hattie Hill, International Supplier of the Year; and Erin Tench, CMP, Tomorrow's Leaders award. "We salute Paul, Elizabeth, Hattie and Erin for their many contributions to MPI and the meetings profession," said Colin Rorrie, Jr., PhD, CAE, president and CEO of MPI. "These winners deliver exceptional value to the industry and serve as shining examples of the important role of meeting professionals." Established in 1972, Meeting Professionals International (http://www.mpiweb.org) is the largest association for the meeting profession with nearly 19,000 members in 66 chapters and clubs. As the global authority and resource for the $102.3 billion meeting and event industry, MPI empowers meeting professionals to increase their strategic value through education; clearly defined career pathways via a curriculum and professional development; and business growth opportunities. Its strategic plan, Pathways to Excellence, is designed to elevate the role of meetings in business via: creating professional development levels to evolve member careers to positions of strategic understanding and influence; influencing executives about the value of meetings; and intensifying supplier business opportunities. |
Contact:
Kelly Schulz
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