2020 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
Meeting Planner of the Year
| Deanne Figueras, CMP CMM
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Hall of Fame Award
| Jennifer Brown, CMP CMM SMMC
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Supplier of the Year
| Bernie Gaps, Absolutely Fabulous!
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Outstanding Chapter Leadership
| Pawntra Shadab, CTA CIS CITP
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Shining Star of the Year
| Jolene Campbell
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Best Supporting Organization
| Elite Productions International
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Venue of the Year, Special Events
| Richard Nixon Library
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Venue of the Year, Monthly Meetings
| Monarch Beach Resort
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President’s Award
| Beth Hoffman, CDS
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President's Award
| Deanne Figueras, CMP CMM
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2019 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
Meeting Planner of the Year
| Pawntra Shadab, CTA CIS CITP, Elite Productions International
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Hall of Fame Award
| Michael Krouse, CMP CHME, Greater Ontario Visitors & Convention Bureau
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Hall of Fame Award
| Jon Trask, CMP CMM, Strategic Meeting Tech
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Supplier of the Year
| Candi Lombard, City National Grove of Anaheim
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Outstanding Chapter Leadership
| Brian Gilman, SpringHill Suites Huntington Beach & Corona
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Outstanding Chapter Leadership
| Alivia Kimotho, CMP, Gayle Stewart Enterprises, Inc.
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Shining Star of the Year
| Donna Mulgrew, CIS CTA
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Best Supporting Organization
| Cli-Worldwide Transportation
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Venue of the Year, Special Events
| TIME Nightclub
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Venue of the Year, Monthly Meetings
| City National Grove of Anaheim
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President’s Award
| Heather Even, CMP, MA, Maple Street Management
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2018 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
Meeting Planner of the Year
| Marilyn Atchue-Zuill, HPN Global
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Hall of Fame Award
| Bernie Gaps, Absolutely Fabulous!
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Supplier of the Year
| Bruno Duarte, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
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Outstanding Chapter Leadership
| Heather Even, CMP, MA, Maple Street Management
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Rookie of the Year Award
| Katie Pederson, House of Blues Anaheim
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Shining Star of the Year
| Danielle Andino
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Best Supporting Organization
| Elite Productions International
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Venue of the Year, Special Events
| Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
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Venue of the Year, Monthly Meetings
| City National Grove of Anaheim
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President’s Award
| Lisa Meller, CMP CEM, Meller Performance Group
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Spirit of Community Award
| Sir Bruno Serato, Anaheim White House
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2017 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
| Meeting Planner of the Year |
| Julie Powers |
| Hall of Fame Award |
| Arlene Sheff |
| Supplier of the Year |
| Absolutely Fabulous! |
| Outstanding Chapter Leadership |
| Bruno Duarte, Jazz Kitchen |
| Shining Star of the Year |
| AnaLaura Becerra, Allied PRA |
| Venue of the Year, Special Events |
| House of Blues, Anaheim |
| Venue of the Year, Monthly Meetings |
| Irvine Marriott |
| President’s Award |
| Murielle Ferdinand, Accor Hotels |
2016 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
| Meeting Planner of the Year |
| Dawn Petran, Meetings & Events Planner |
| Hall of Fame Award |
| Tim Brown, Meeting Sites Resource (In Remembrance) |
| Supplier of the Year |
| Visit Anaheim / Jessica Rienecker, CTA, CTP, CMM |
| Outstanding Chapter Leadership |
| David Jacob, CMP, Marriott International |
| Shining Star of the Year |
| Murielle Ferdinand, Accor Hotels |
| Venue of the Year, Special Events |
| Disney Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
| Venue of the Year, Monthly Meetings |
| The Grand Plaza at Anaheim Convention Center |
| President’s Award |
| Brian Gilman, Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel |
| President’s Award |
| Chip Szmurlo, CMP, Disney Destinations |
2015 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
| Best Supporting Organization |
| Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen |
| Shining Star of the year |
| Asal Namini |
| Supplier of the year |
| Champagne Creative Group |
| Meeting Planner of the year |
| Heather Even, MA |
| Host Venue for a Special Event |
| City National Grove of Anaheim |
| Host Venue for a Monthly Meeting |
| Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace |
| Outstanding Chapter Leadership |
| Chip Szmurlo, CMP |
| Hall of Fame Award |
| Robb Thornsberry |
| 2014-2015 President’s Award |
| Bruno Duarte, CTA |
2014 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
| Rising Star Award |
| Bruno Duarte, CTA |
| Shining Star of the Year |
| Avery Lewis |
| Meeting Planner of the Year |
| Lisa Meller, CMP, CEM |
| Supplier of the Year |
| Champagne Creative Group |
| Chapter Leadership of the Year |
| Julia |
| Industry Leadership of the Year |
| Arlene, Sheff, CMP |
| President’s Choice Award |
| Heather Even, MA |
| Hall of Fame Award |
| Debb Childs, CMP |
| Best Supporting Organization |
| Best Chauffeured Worldwide |
| Host Venue of the Year |
| The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon |
2013 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
| Volunteer of the Year |
| Chip Szmurlo, CMP |
| Outstanding Planner of the Year |
| Gail Stein, CMP with Opus Events Agency |
| Outstanding Leader of the Year |
| Julie Powers, CMP with HelmsBriscoe |
| Outstanding Supplier of the Year |
| Chip Szmurlo, CMP with The Disney Resort |
| Outstanding Host Venue |
| The Island Hotel Newport Beach & House of Blues Anaheim |
| President’s Award |
| Caesars Entertainment |
2012 MPIOC RECOGNITION AWARDS
| Shining Star of the Year |
| Julia Chase, Anaheim/Orange CVB |
| Team Player of the Year |
| Gina McQuade, Anaheim/Orange County CVB |
| Outstanding Chapter Leadership |
| Julie Powers CMP, HelmsBriscoe |
| Rising Star |
| Teresa Karcher, DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Planner of the Year |
| Jenna Paseka, JNR |
| Supplier of the Year |
| Todd Szilagyi, Best Chauffeured |
| Outstanding Host Venue |
| Hilton Anaheim |
| Outstanding Host Venue |
| House of Blues Anaheim |
| Outstanding Host Venue |
| Disneyland Resorts |
2011 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
| Shining Star of the Year: |
| Deborah Hahn, Disney Destinations |
| Team Player of the Year: |
| Robb Thornsberry, Infinity Events |
| Outstanding Industry Leadership: |
| Rebecca Aguilar, The Boeing Company |
| Rising Star of the Year: |
| Laura Rangel |
| Planner of the Year: |
| Natalie Good, A Good Affair |
Suppliers of the Year: |
| John Fitzpatrick, Allure Ventures, Inc. and Ilona Hobbs, CORT Event Furnishings |
| Host Venue of the Year: |
| Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach |
2010 MPIOC AWARD WINNERS
Shining Stars
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| Michelle Eversgerd – Lux Bus America Gina Geisbauer – Maggiano’s Little Italy Rachel Bishop – Access Destination Services |
| Rookie of the Year |
| Sarah Perez |
| Rising Star |
| Jenna Beck – Colette’s Catering |
| Shining Star of the Year |
| Michelle Eversgerd – Lux Bus America |
| Team Player of the Year |
| Ilona Hobbs – CORT Event Furnishings |
| The Island Hotel | |
| Bernie Gaps – Absolutely Fabulous! Events & Production | |
| Outstanding Planner |
| Arlene Sheff, CMP – The Boeing Company |
Outstanding Chapter Leadership
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| Ree Taylor, CMP – Thales Raytheon Systems |
| Outstanding Industry Leadership |
| Tim Brown – Meeting Sites Resource |
| President’s Choice Award |
| Peggy Lamberton, CMP |
Best Supporting Organization
2020 - Elite Productions International
2019 - Cli-Worldwide Transportation
2018 - Elite Productions International
NO PREVIOUS AWARDS THIS CATEGORY
Planner of the Year
2020 - Deanne Figueras, CMP CMM
2019 - Pawntra Shadab, CTA, Elite Productions International
2018 - Marilyn Atchue-Zuill, HPN Global
2017 – Julie Powers
2016 – Dawn Petran
2015 – Heather Even, MA, Maple Street Management
2014 – Lisa Meller, CMP, CEM, Worldview Events
2013 – Gail Stein, Opus Events
2012 – Jenna Paseka, JNR
2011 – Natalie Good, A Good Affair
2010 – Arlene Sheff, CMP
2009 – Carol Hill, CMP
2008 – Aleka Garcia, CMP, CMM
2007 – Rebecca Aguilar, CMP
2006 – Molly Wolfe, CMP
2005 – Marie Botvinick, CMP
Supplier of the Year
2020 - Bernie Gaps, Absolutely Fabulous!
2019 - Candi Lombard, City National Grove of Anaheim
2018 - Bruno Duarte, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
2017 – Berne Gaps, Absolutely Fabulous!
2016 – Jessica Rienecker, CTA, CTP, CMM, Visit Anaheim
2015 – Rolando Espinoza, Champagne Creative Group
2014 – Rolando Espinoza, Champagne Creative Group
2013 – Chip Szmurlo, CMP, The Disney Resort
2012 – Todd Szilagyi, Best Chauffeured
2011 – John Fitzpatrick, Allure Ventures, Inc.
2010 – Bernie Gaps, Absolutely Fabulous!
2009 –
2008 – Eric Hylkema, CMP
2007 – Craig’s Catering
2006 – John Fitzpatrick
2005 – Steve Shanahan
Hall of Fame Award
2020 - Jennifer Brown, CMP CMM SMMC
2019 - Michael Krouse, CMP CHME, Greater Ontario Visitors & Convention Bureau
Jon Trask, CMP CMM, Strategic Meeting Tech
2018 - Bernie Gaps, Absolutely Fabulous!
2017 – Arlene Sheff
2016 – Tim Brown, Meeting Sites Resource (In Remembrance)
2015 – Robb Thornsberry, Infinity Events
2014 – Debb Childs, HelmsBriscoe
NO PREVIOUS AWARDS THIS CATEGORY
Outstanding Chapter Leadership
2020 - Pawntra Shadab, CTA
2019 - Brian Gilman, SpringHill Suites Huntington Beach & Corona
Alivia Kimotho, CMP, Gayle Stewart Enterprises, Inc.
2018 - Heather Even, CMP, MA, Maple Street Management
2017 – Bruno Duarte, Jazz Kitchen
2016 – David Jacob, CMP, Marriott International
2015 – Chip Szmurlo, CMP, Disney Destinations
2014 – Julia
2013 – (Not Awarded)
2012 – Julie Powers CMP, HelmsBriscoe
2011 – (Not Awarded)
2010 – Ree Taylor, CMP – Thales Raytheon Systems & Rebecca Aguilar – The Boeing Company
Shining Star of the Year / Committee Member of the Year
2020 - Jolene Campbell
2019 - Donna Mulgrew, CIS CTA
2018 - Danielle Andino
2017 – AnaLaura Becerra, Allied PRA
2016 – Murielle Ferdinand, Accor Hotels
2015 – Asal Namini, Worldview Travel
2014 – Avery Lewis, Worldview Travel
2013 – Chip Szmurlo, Disney Destinations
2012 – Julia Chase, Anaheim/Orange CVB
2011 – Deborah Hahn, Disney Destinations
2010 – Michelle Eversgerd
2009 –
2008 – Jason Padilla
2007 – Robb Thornsberry
2006 – Ree Taylor, CMP
2005 – Ananda Davison
Rising Star Award / Rookie Award
2018 - Katie Pederson, House of Blues Anaheim
2014 – Bruno Duarte, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
2012 – Teresa Karcher, DoubleTree by Hilton
2011 – Laura Rangel, Infinity Events
2010 – Jenna Beck – Colette’s Catering
Host Facility / Venue of the Year
2020 - Monarch Beach Resort (Monthly Meetings Category) & Richard Nixon Library (Special Events Category)
2019 - City National Grove of Anaheim (Monthly Meetings Category) & TIME Nightclub (Special Events Category)
2018 - City National Grove of Anaheim (Monthly Meetings Category) & Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (Special Events Category)
2017 – Irvine Marriott (Monthly Meetings Category)& House of Blues Anaheim (Special Events Category)
2016 – The Grand Plaza at Anaheim Convention Center (Monthly Meetings Category) & Disney Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (Special Events Category)
2015 – City National Grove of Anaheim (Monthly Meetings Category) & Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace (Special Events Category)
2014 – The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon
2013 – The Island Hotel Newport Beach (Monthly Meetings Category) & House of Blues Anaheim (Special Events Category)
2012 – Hilton Anaheim | House of Blues Anaheim | Disneyland Resorts
2011 – Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
2010 – The Island Hotel
2009 –
2008 – Crowne Plaza Irvine
2007 – Grove of Anaheim
2006 – Lucky Strike
2005 – Hyatt Huntington Beach
2004 – Laguna Cliffs Marriott
President’s Choice / President's Award
2020 - Beth Hoffman, CDS
Deanne Figueras, CMP CMM
2019 - Heather Even, CMP, MA, Maple Street Management
2018 - Lisa Meller, CMP CEM, Meller Performance Group
2017 – Murielle Ferdinand, Accor Hotels
2016 – Brian Gilman, Sheraton Anaheim
2015 – Bruno Duarte, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
2014 – Heather Even, MA, Maple Street Management
2013 – Caesars Entertainment
2010 – Peggy Lamberton, CMP
2009 –Robyn Russell, CMP
2008 – Debb Duff, CMP
2007 – Mark Lorimer, CMP
2006 – Ananda Davison
2005 – Jane DeLeon, CMP
2004 – Orlando Avila
Outstanding Industry Leadership Award
2014 – Arlene Sheff, CMP
2011 – Rebecca Aguilar, The Boeing Company
2010 – Tim Brown – Meeting Sites Resource
Chapter Spirit Award
2018 - Sir Bruno Serato, Anaheim White House & Catarina's Club
2004 – Annee Pfau
Meeting Professional of the Year
2004 – Jon Trask, CMP