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Jennie Udell Named “Event Planner of the Year” by MPI Philadelphia Chapter

Jennie Udell & Kate Stockton

“Event Planner of the Year” Jennie Udell & Kate Stockton

The Philadelphia Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced that Stockton & Partners Meetings and Events, Vice President and event planner Jennie Udell has been named the meeting “Event Planner of the Year”. The award will be given to Ms. Udell at the chapter’s annual awards dinner on May 20. Jennie has been an active member of MPI since joining the industry in 2004 and has served on the MPI board of directors as Director of Sponsorship since 2015.

Ms. Udell is a partner in the event and meeting planning company, Stockton & Partners. S&P is a full-service meeting and event planning firm located in Philadelphia, PA. The firm specializes in high profile events and meetings for corporations, foundations, universities, associations and festivals. Their recent work includes Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) capital campaign celebration and opening for the new Buerger Center, The Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival, Einstein Healthcare Network’s 150th Anniversary Events and alphabroder’s 2015 National Sales Meeting.

The purpose of the Planner Award is to recognize an individual Planner member of the MPI Chapter who represents leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession along with a commitment to the local community and an exemplary record of customer service. Preference is given to the candidate who is an active participant in the meeting planning industry (not exclusively MPI) and who has contributed to the growth and professionalism of the industry.