MPI CRV Fire and Ice Gala Highlights Annual Awards and Record Breaking Auction

Congratulations to all the 2015 MPI CRV Award Winners and the new Board of Directors for 2015-2016, who celebrated at the recent Fire and Ice Gala held at The Riverview in Simsbury. A lovely setting in the ballroom highlighted specialty drinks, ice sculpture, silent and live auctions, photo booth, live DJ, open bar and a fantastic meal to celebrate the end of another successful year.
This year’s distinguished awards went to:
Planner of the Year
Amanda Cristina, LIMRA
Supplier of the Year
Maureen Huntley, The Riverview
Rising Star
Amanda Whitehead, UConn
Silver Platter
Mass Mutual Center
President’s Award
Andrea Novotny, Convention Nation
The new Board of Directors includes:
Kate Copeland, President
Lacee Colwell, President Elect
Erin Tierney, Immediate Past President
Amanda Whitehead, VP – Communications
Maureen Huntley, Director – Special Events
Jessica Shandor, VP – Education
Charles Drago, VP – Finance
Annamarie Greise, VP – Memberships
Cindy Panioto, VP – Strategic Alliances
Georgette Mercado, Director – Leadership Development
Capping off the fun filled evening, Martin Barletta of AFR performed his extraordinary auctioneering skills for the impressive list of hospitality items including travel and entertainment packages in Connecticut, Las Vegas, Arizona and New Orleans, to name a few. A new record was set for proceeds for the auctions. A wonderful way to end the evening!
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