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The Philadelphia Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (PAMPI) honored Jim Cohn with the President's Award
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Morgan McKenzie
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The Philadelphia Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (PAMPI) honored Jim Cohn, Publisher/Editor and founder of Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine their annual highest award, the President’s Award
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Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (PAMPI) honored Jim Cohn, Publisher/Editor and founder of Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine their annual highest award, the President’s Award at their annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, June 17th at the Radisson Plaza Warwick Blu, Philadelphia, PA.
The Award was presented by outgoing PAMPI President Anne Madden of Maritz Travel Company. “Jim’s 27 years of strength within the community and consistent assistance with all areas of the PAMPI organization as well as helping other organization’s regional meetings, conferences, conventions, trade shows, special events and hospitality industries made him an easy candidate for this award. Also, his guidance and leadership with both new members of the association and seasoned planners needing suggestions and advice helped earn him this prestigious award” said Anne Madden.
The President’s Award is presented to that company, association or individual who has shown their support to the region’s largest meeting planner industry as well as given their time, expertise and knowledge to help grow the hospitality community in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Greater Philadelphia, Central and South Jersey and Delaware.
Some of the Past recipients of this annual Award include -
- Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Jack Ferguson, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Atlantic City Tourism District
- The Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Stephen Starr, Starr Restaurant Organization
- Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell
- Philadelphia Sports Congress
- Thomas Muldoon, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority
Founded in 1972, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. The organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to more than 80 chapters and clubs in 22 countries.
The Philadelphia Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (founded in 1978) is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of meeting professionals through education, connections and leadership development.