Meetings: Minnesota’s Hospitality Journal created the Vision Awards in 2009 as a new way to reward the best practices of local hospitality professionals.
2011 Winners
Meet the Winners
Event Photo Album Part I
Event Photo Album Part II
Video
Winners by Category
Innovation: Brent Haugen, Director of Marketing and Tourism, and team at Minneapolis Northwest Convention and Visitors Bureau
Event of the Year: Shawna Suckow, Founder and President, SPIN Planners
Planner’s Choice—My Favorite Vendor: Devie Hagen, President, Elan Speakers Agency
Inspiration: Rosealee Lee, Faculty, Hospitality and Business Management, Dakota County Technical College
Leadership: Kathleen Haase, Manager, Meetings and Tradeshows, Boston Scientific
Stewardship: Kim Nelson, General Manager and COO, Kelber Catering at Minneapolis Convention Center
Customer Service: Cindy Baysinger, Planning and Event Manager, Grand View Lodge
Past Winners
2010
Winners by Category
Innovation: Geri Wolf, Owner, The Style Laboratory
Inspiration: Pat Harris, Council Member, St. Paul City Council
Planner’s Choice—My Favorite Vendor: Tim McVean, Account Manager, AVEX
Leadership: Julie Ann Schmidt, Owner, Lithium Logistics Group
Customer Service: Susan Breen, Convention Services Coordinator, Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Stewardship: Jim Ibister, Vice President of Administration, Minnesota Wild/General Manager, Saint Paul RiverCentre
Event of the Year: Steve Palmer, Senior Event Consultant, Mintahoe Catering & Events
Meet the Winners
Event Photo Album
Winners by Category
Innovation: Aimee Cheek, Corporate Marketing Manager, CSM Lodging
Inspiration: Jim Saccoman, General Manager, Ramada Mall of America
Planner’s Choice—My Favorite Vendor: Festivities & Heather Farrier, Floral Design & Décor Manager
Leadership: Robb Hall, Area General Manager (four properties), The Depot Minneapolis
Customer Service: Merry Beckmann Butikis, Convention Services Manager, Saint Paul Convention & Visitors Authority
Stewardship: Scott Herold, CEO, Rock the Cause
Event of the Year: Jennifer Braun, Director of Strategic Events, TRIAD Conferences
