Planner Member of the Year:
Values will be attributed to:
- Leadership: Demonstrates leadership within their organization or the meetings industry through initiative, influence, and guidance.
- Advocacy & Innovation: Highlights projects, initiatives, mentorship, and contributions that drive positive change.
- Demonstrating Excellence: Showcases professional achievements, creativity, and expertise within the meetings and events industry.
- Reference: Includes a recommendation from a supplier member validating the applicant’s professionalism, contributions, and impact.
Supplier Member of the Year:
Values will be attributed to:
- Leadership: Demonstrates leadership within their organization or the meetings industry through initiative, influence, and guidance.
- Advocacy & Innovation: Highlights projects, initiatives, mentorship, and contributions that drive positive change.
- Demonstrating Excellence: Showcases professional achievements, creativity, and expertise within the meetings and events industry.
- Reference: Includes a recommendation from a planner member validating the applicant’s professionalism, contributions, and impact.
Future Leader of the Year
Values will be attributed to:
- Leadership in Action: Demonstrates initiative, leadership skills, and contributions to team success within MPI.
- Chapter Contribution: Highlights commitment, involvement, and meaningful contributions to the MPI Toronto Chapter.
- Growing & Inspiring Others: Showcases mentorship, support, and efforts to encourage growth within the Chapter and industry.
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year:
Values will be attributed to:
- Volunteer Journey: Highlights motivation, dedication, and contributions made through volunteer involvement.
- Collaboration & Enthusiasm: Demonstrates teamwork, positive attitude, and enthusiasm while supporting volunteer initiatives.
- Impact: Showcases the difference made through volunteer efforts within MPI, the meetings industry, or the community.
- Volunteer Commitments Outside MPI: Recognizes volunteer involvement and contributions beyond MPI Toronto Chapter.
Mentor of the Year:
Values will be attributed to:
- Inspiring & Supporting Others: Highlights examples of motivating, encouraging, and supporting MPI members or industry colleagues.
- Building Relationships & Sharing Experiences: Demonstrates the ability to create connections, foster collaboration, and share experiences to support others.
- Importance of Mentorship: Reflects understanding of mentorship’s value in personal, professional, and industry growth.
- Letter of Recommendation: Includes a recommendation from a mentee highlighting the applicant’s mentorship, guidance, and positive impact.
New Member of the Year:
Values will be attributed to:
- Getting Involved: Demonstrates active participation in Chapter committees, events, and volunteer initiatives.
- Impact: Shows the positive impact of volunteer contributions on the Chapter, MPI, or the meetings industry.
- Personal Growth: Reflects personal and professional growth gained through involvement with MPI Toronto Chapter.
Literary Award:
Values will be attributed to:
| Presentation and Writing Style |
20 |
| Industry Relevance |
25 |
| Research Quality |
25 |
| Originality |
15 |
| Enjoyment |
15 |