On July 24, 2011, during Meeting Professional International's World Education Congress, MaryAnne Bobrow received the 2011 RISE Member of the Year Award. The award is given to an exceptional MPI member who through their volunteer efforts has made outstanding grassroots contributions and demonstrated unparalleled commitment to the advancement of a chapter, club, community or region.

MPI RISE Award Ceremony, Peabody Hotel, Orlando, Florida

MaryAnne Bobrow accepting Member of the Year Award

Michael Owen (Presenter) and MaryAnne Bobrow

Left to Right:
RISE Award for Organizational Achievement (Cape Town International Convention Center)
RISE Award for Young Professional Achievement (Courtney Stanley)
RISE Award for Meeting Industry Leadership (Maarten Vanneste)
RISE Award for Member of the Year (MaryAne Bobrow)
RISE Award for Community Achievement in Knowledge and Ideas (MPI Minnesota Chapter)