The Volunteer of the Year Award
The award is presented each year to someone who has volunteered their services time and again to the service of the chapter. They are always willing to help when asked. The winner this year is:

Stephanie Heavrin, UPS

Gene Metzler Supplier of the Year Award.
This award is presented to a supplier member in recognition of outstanding association and industry contributions, leadership and professionalism. The selection of this award is based on a history of accomplishments in our industry as well as to meeting management and for furthering the aims of MPI and its mission. The supplier of the year serves as a role model for other suppliers. The winner this year is:

Debbie Hannan, R&R Limousine

Harrington/Penner Planner of the Year Award
The award was renamed this year in honor of Don Harrington, a long-time planner member of the organization who passed away last year. The award goes to a planner member of the chapter in recognition of outstanding contributions to the association and the industry. The Planner of the Year award is based on a history of accomplishments in our industry as well as to furthering the aims of MPI and its mission. The planner of the year serves as a role model for others in the industry. This member should have contributed her or her time, hard work and experience to the meeting industry in Kentucky. The winner this year is:

Brian Doty, CMP, Symbiotix

Silver Platter Award
This award is given to the hotel property or meeting venue that received the highest score pertaining to food and beverage on the post meeting evaluation. The winner for this year is:

Griffin Gate Marriott Resort
(September 2007 luncheon meeting)

President's Award
This award is given by the president to someone who has made a significant contribution during his or her presidency. Outgoing President Shannon Byrne presented the award to:

Greg Jewell, AEC Management Resources