Smart Meetings recently recognised these CMPs among the Planners of the Year for 2020:

• Jenny Carrera, CMP, HMCC
• Derrick Johnson II, CMP, DES
• Brittani Menina, CMP
• Renee Radabaugh, CMP
• Elizabeth Sage, MBA, CMP
• Kiersten Walker, CMP, CSEP

In June, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced the recipients of this year's RISE (Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence) Awards during the association's 2020 Chapter Business Summit. The recipients were selected for exceptional achievements in the meeting and events industry and will be formally recognized during the World Education Congress (WEC) taking place 3-6 November 2020.

• Sherry DeLaGarza, CMP, CMM: RISE Award for Meeting Industry Leadership
• Cassie Poss, CMP: RISE Award for Young Professional
• Bryan Quinan, CMP: RISE Award for Member of the Year 

Congratulations to all for these achievements!

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