Congratulations on promotions and new adventures to:

Becky Stevens on her promotion to Corporate Communications Project Manager for Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, WI.

Alison Huber, CMP has joined the Wisconsin Dells Visitors and Convention Bureau as Sales Manager.

Michelle Johnson (hey that’s me!) on my promotion to Director Business Development for NorthCoast Productions.

WOW! It has been award after award for our chapter’s members!

The Osthoff Resort located on Elkhart Lake recently had 4 awards bestowed upon them.  For the 12th year in a row, the Osthoff Resort has been named a AAA four Diamond Resort. The readers of Meetings MidAmerica Magazine voted The Osthoff one of their “Favorite Properties in the Midwest” in the magazine’s annual “Best Of” awards which recognized a total of 51 properties and Wisconsin Meetings Magazine named The Osthoff “Best Lakeshore Retreat” for 2010.  Finally, the resort’s Aspira Spa was featured as one of the Top 50 Spas in the U.S. by Spas of America, an online resource that produces editorial reviews of spas in the U.S. and nearly 20 countries around the globe.

In addition to The Osthoff, we had several other member properties recognized by Meetings MidAmerica as the “Best of…” awards.  Please join me in congratulating all our chapter’s winners:  The Abbey Resort & Spa, Chula Vista Resort & Conference Center, Grand Geneva, Kalahari resort & Convention Center, the Osthoff Resort and the Pfister Hotel!   The properties are judged on the following criteria: the quality of meeting space; guest rooms; guest services and amenities; food and beverage service; high-tech services and equipment; recreational facilities and activities; the efficiency and helpfulness of staff; and overall value and experience.

The Holiday Inn & Suites Milwaukee has also recently won their fair share.  At their company’s spring conference, Aaron Brown was awarded Director of Sales of the Year for 2009 and the hotel was a finalist for hotel of the year for the 3rd year in a row!  Also, the Holiday Inn & Suites General Manager was names GM of the year for the 2nd consecutive year.

Tri-Marq Communications was presented with two Silver Telly Awards for work produced for their clients Marquette University and KI. Tri-Marq was awarded a Silver Telly for both productions, which is the Telly’s highest honor.  The Telly Awards annually showcase the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.

Madison Magazine readers voted the Madison Concourse Hotel as the Gold Winner in their annual 2010 readers poll.