Amanda Cecil, PhD, CMP Receives MPI's RISE Award for Member of the Year

MPI presented the RISE Award for Member of the Year to Amanda Cecil, PhD, CMP at a ceremony at MPI's World Education Conference. Cecil, a Certified Meeting Professional since 2001, was recognized for her volunteer leadership in the creation of the Meeting and Business Event Competency Standards (MBECS). Amanda chaired the MPI Body of Knowledge Task Force which was responsible for creating the MBECS, the first occupational standard for the meeting and event profession which is aligned with CMP International Standards. Amanda's volunteer activity with MPI includes serving on the MPI Indiana Chapter’s Board of Directors and work on international committees and task forces focused on students and knowledge.

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