Homepage - 2026 Member Recognition & Awards Night

Please join us for the 2026 MPI Oklahoma Chapter Member Appreciation & Awards Night! Hor's d'eourves and refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available. Network with peers, celebrate the accomplishments of chapter members, and help our chapter raise funds for the upcoming year by participating in a silent auction!

Auction packages will be shared in advance of the event on social media so you can plan to bid on the items you want the most! If you are interested in donating an item for the auction, please email mpioklahoma@gmail.com.

2026 Award Finalists

Venue of the Year
Altitude 1921
Fordson Hotel
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
The Vault at The National

Rising Star Award
Carley Graham - Discovery Lab
Emily Howe - OSU Student
Renee Sims - Omni OKC
Chad Weemhoff - Hooky Entertainment

Trailblazer Award
Andrew Berrigan - Enterprising Play
Mong Chia - Oklahoma State School Boards Association
Jonnie Leckie - OKANA Resort
Laura Morgan - factor 110
Tara Morgan - Public Strategies
Brenda Schwartz - Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Danielle Wodka Emberling - OKANA Resort

Meeting Professional of the Year
Andrew Berrigan - Enterprising Play
Adam Call - OKC Fair Park
Jodi Fetrow - Visit Edmond
Logan Mitchell - Visit OKC
Carrie Parker - Ellison Hotel
Lacey Will - EDGE Productions

Volunteer of the Year
Carley Graham - Discovery Lab
Genevieve Clark - OKC Zoo
Molly Wahlgren - Arvest Convention Center