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Summer of Fun Celebration + MCAs Ceremony with SMPS DC

Posted on Jun. 20, 2024  /  Event Recap  /  0

In early June, SMPS DC members gathered at Solace Outpost in Falls Church to kick-off summer with a celebration themed around red, white, and blue. This year's event featured signature drinks, food, and plenty of networking opportunities – and let’s not forget the mini wind-up robot giveaways! It was a fantastic way to reconnect, share success stories, and celebrate the accomplishments of the past year.

We recognized our current and outgoing 2023-2024 Board of Directors for their incredible contributions. These dedicated individuals led us through numerous successful initiatives, including educational events, membership engagement programs, and much more. A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing Board of Directors:

·       Abby Harrington - President

·       Amy Cuddy, CPSM - Past President

·       Suzanne Swistak, CPSM - President Elect

·       Courtney Messick, CPSM - Secretary

·       Laura Okell, CPSM - Treasurer

·       Amanda D’Luhy, CPSM - Career Advancement

·       Kaitlyn Sweigard - Communications

·       Amanda Haven - Education

·       Karen Cotton, CPSM - Member Engagement

·       Alana Alsop - Procurement

·       Jess Gillette, CPSM - Special Events

We also welcomed our new President-Elect, Suzanne Swistak, to the stage to share her vision for the upcoming year and introduce her new Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 program year. Suzanne’s ambition and strategic plan promise to guide our chapter to new heights over the next 3-5 years.

·       Suzanne Swistak, CPSM - President

·       Abby Harrington - Past President

·       Jess Gillette, CPSM - President Elect

·       Karen Cotton, CPSM - Secretary

·       Laura Okell, CPSM - Treasurer

·       Amanda D’Luhy, CPSM - Career Advancement

·       Alex Helisek - Communications

·       Amanda Haven - Education

·       Carolina Cid - Member Engagement

·       Alana Alsop, PMP – Procurement

·       Stephanie Murdoch, CPSM – SMRT/BDRT

·       Kate Drexel & Miki Simonds - Special Events

·       Jen McGovern, CPSM – Chapter Advisor

Throughout the evening, we celebrated the winners of our annual Marketing Communications Awards (MCAs), recognizing excellence in marketing communications. Congratulations to this year's recipients:

·       HITT - Video Internal

·       HITT - Holiday Animated Video

·       AFG - Special Event

·       ABC-VA - Special Event Mixed Media

·       TMG - Website External

·       TMG - People's Choice

We also honored the winners of our New Heights Volunteer Awards for their exceptional dedication. Thank you for your commitment to our chapter:

·       Member Engagement - Miki Simonds

·       Career Advancement - Amy Cuddy, CPSM

·       Communications - Tori Sandelli

·       Special Events - Courtney Rozelle

·       Education - Kate Drexel

·       SMRT/BDRT - Justin Jacobs

·       Procurement - Seth Takoch

 A special congratulations to Jess Gillette, CPSM, who received the prestigious President's Award for her outstanding contributions. Thank you, Jess!

 

We were thrilled to recognize Carolina Romero and Anya Walker for achieving their CPSM certification, marking a significant milestone in their professional development. Best of luck to you as you advance in your careers!

We hope everyone had a fantastic time and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events:

 

Becoming an Excel Wizard – AEC Marketing Style  /  June 20

SMPS DC New and Prospective Member Orientation Breakfast / June 25

Conference Success Stories: My 3 Biggest Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them / July 9

SMPS DC Proposal Swap led by Hinge Marketing / July 16

Breakfast Member Meetup / July 17

SMRT/BDRT Summer Happy Hour / July 30

 

For more detailed information and to register for one or more of these events, please visit our calendar.

As always, feel free to reach out to any of the Board members with questions, concerns, or ideas on how to get more involved with SMPS DC. We look forward to another great year ahead!

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