RECAP: TUESDAY, June 28: 10th Annual Genie Awards & Education Luncheon

Thank you to all who joined us for an afternoon of Education & Celebration at Cathedrale and The Ready Rooftop to close out the 2021-2022 Chapter year.

This year’s Genie Awards kicked-off with an informative education program, Transforming Mental Wellness in Your Workplace. Mike Veny, our keynote speaker and MPIGNY chapter member, shared his personal journey to mental wellness in a very relatable way. We learned about key stress points, and how to overcome them and turn what appears negative into a positive outcome. Mike left us with much food for thought and the challenge to determine within 24 hours what we would do differently going forward. Thanks to our education partner, Wind Creek Bethlehem, for helping us offer another great program to our members.

The education program was an excellent prelude to an afternoon celebrating the dedication and commitment of chapter members exhibiting excellence for the chapter. Please join us in congratulating all the winners!

• Outstanding Contribution by a Planner: Carrie Holmes & Carri Farrand
• Outstanding Contribution by a Supplier: Devin Fassberg
• Outstanding Contribution by an Emerging Event Professional: Micayla Diener, CMP, CSEP
• Speaker of the Year: Greg Offner, Jr.
• Committee of the Year: Marketing & Communications Committee
• President’s Award: David Hughes
• Hall of Fame Award: Kathie Stapleton

BIG thanks to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions for sponsoring the awards ceremony and to the Tao Group for providing Cathedrale Restaurant to host the education program and awards ceremony and The Ready Rooftop to close the event with an enjoyable dessert reception graciously sponsored by Visit Raleigh.  The day could not have ended better, with drinks, delectables, sun and fun!