On June 28, members of Meeting Professionals International Washington State Chapter gathered together at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, Washington, for their June Celebration. This year’s Chapter Award Winners are:
Planner Member of the Year: Melanie DeGrow, CMP
Supplier Member of the Year: Olivia Sloan, CMP
Tomorrow's Leader: Emily Ziemba
Rookie of the Year: Kris LaFata
Committee Chair of the Year: Robin Akkerman
Corbin Ball Industry Award: Lesley Young Cutler, CMP
President's Award: Tracy Thornton
Silver Platter Award: Meydenbauer Center
Event sponsors were Alabastro Photography, Avidex AV Rental and Services, Creative Coverings, Phototainment, PJ Hummel & Co., and Shuttle Express.
The celebration also included the induction of the 2016-2017 board of directors:
Cindy Hartner, CSEP, President
Sara Blayne, CMP, President Elect
Dana Colwell, CMP, Immediate Past President
Ryan Davis, Vice President, Membership
Alisia Anderson, Vice President, Finance
Larissa Crawford, Vice President, Education
Scott Verrue, Vice President, Communications
Sarahbeth Donaghy, CMP, Director, Sponsorships
Lacey Hein, CMP, Director, Programs
Sarah Carter, CMP, Director, Industry Alliances
Samatha Shaw, CMP, Director, Special Events
Bonnie Lackey, Director, Member Engagement
Laura Doerfler, CMP, Director, Member Recruitment & Retention
Craig Ottavelli, Chapter Administrator
Stuart Taylor, Chapter Business Manager
Congrats everyone!