Benchmarc360° staff are active members in the Industry Associations shown to the right... Benchmarc360º Industry Honors and Recognition... “Planner to Watch” by Convention South Magazine “Supplier of the Year” Awarded by MPI (Meeting Professionals International) “Planner of the Year” Awarded by Georgia Chapter, MPI in 2000 and 2001 “Hayward C. Cox Award” Awarded by Georgia Chapter, MPI Elected as President of Georgia Chapter, MPI two times/years Elected as President Elect of Georgia Chapter, MPI Elected as Board Member of Georgia Chapter, MPI twelve consecutive times/years Elected to Executive Committee of Georgia Chapter, MPI eight consecutive times/year Elected to Executive Committee/Board of Hospitality Helping Hands two years Selected for Advisory Board for University of Georgia’s Conference and Meeting Management Certificate Program Selected to guest lecture at University of Georgia’s Conference and Meeting Management Certificate Program Executives awarded CMP (Certificate Meeting Professional) designation Selected to guest lecture at Kennesaw State University’s Certificate in Meeting Planning Frequent contributors to industry publications as both writers and interviewees Speak frequently at industry events