Celebrating Excellence

On Thursday, March 4th, the MPI Toronto Chapter recognized our outstanding members at the sold-out awards gala held at the Fairmont Royal York. 

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners!

Recruiter of the Year

Rita Plaskett, CMP, CMM, AGENDUM

New Member of the Year

Nominees:
Amanda Babcock, International Centre
Jodi Spivak, CMP, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Paula Spizzirri, Carlson Marketing

Winner: Jodi Spivak, CMP, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

Nominees:
Jessica Ambrose, Elastic Communications & Events Inc.
Wendy Baker, The Source
Bori Csillag, Hilton Toronto
Heather Dahmer, Freelance Events Specialist
Marcelo DeOliveira, Hard Rock Café  Toronto
LeeAnne Leckie, CMP, International Centre
Geoff Mak, Allstream Centre/Direct Energy Centre/Exhibition Place
Paula Spizzirri, Carlson Marketing
Angela Visconti, Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre

Winner: Geoff Mak, Allstream Centre/Direct Energy Centre/Exhibition Place

Planner Member of the Year 

Nominees:
Wendy Baker, The Source
Leanne Hay, CMP, MaXvantage
Francine Miller, CMP, Scotia Capital
Robin Paisley, Meetings & Travel Group

Winner: Leanne Hay, CMP, MaXvantage

Supplier Members of the Year

Nominees:
Robert Babcock, AV-CANADA
Adam Bussell, CMP, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Theresa Cragg-Gatto, CMP, Ottawa Tourism
Julie Holmen, Tourism Toronto
Kelly Shannon, Peller Estates Winery

Winners: Theresa Cragg Gatto, CMP, Ottawa Tourism and Kelly Shannon, Peller Estates Winery

President’s Award

Les Selby, CMP, CMM, Carlson Marketing

Les Selby (left), of Carlson Marketing, accepts the President's Award from
MPI Toronto Chapter 2009-2010 President, Bob Giorgini.
Photo: The Image Commission