The Arizona Society of Association Executives has conferred the Award of Excellence in Association Management to Joanne Winter, Executive Director of Meeting Professionals International, Arizona Sunbelt Chapter and the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, Arizona Chapter.

The Executive of the Year is the highest recognition given by AzSAE to the chief staff executive of an association in Arizona that exemplifies the very best in association management, continually bringing credit to the profession and to the entire association community.

It is an honor and a privilege to work with Joanne Winter,” said AzMPI President Cristin Barr, CMP.  “She is a great asset to our industry and to our chapter.”

“The hospitality industry has been blessed for the last 30 years by Joanne Winter’s knowledge, strength, enthusiasm and most importantly her amazing positive attitude.  It has been a privilege to work with her during my term as President of HSMAI, says Lynn Casebere.  No one is more deserving of Executive of the Year.”