Now in its seventh year, the awards platform has gained rapid notoriety and serves as a notable metric of achievement for meeting planners nationwide. Nominated by their peers and colleagues, and ranked against hundreds of their extraordinary meeting peers, these award winners earned top recognition for their hard work and contributions to the meetings industry.

Michele has earned recognition in the Entrepreneur category for her commendable contribution to the meetings industry.

“I have faced several challenges on my way here, but each one of them has only strengthened me to make me the person I am today; a woman who roars and knows exactly what she wants; someone who sets her eyes on a goal and does not lose sight of it, until it’s achieved.” said Michele Stephenson, Founder & CEO. “Winning this award would not have been possible without the inspiration I have received from my industry colleagues and my clients, for whom I have the deepest respect, and from whom I have derived the strength to challenge myself and perform better at each stage.”