Site also recognizes the on-going work of the many volunteers who support Site programs and initiatives.

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During the Site International Conference in Aruba, the association bestowed its highest individual award—Site Member of the Year— upon Mary Jeanne Chapman, MA, CPC, President of Chapman Incentive Adventures, a Palm Desert, California-based organization delivering a combination of motivational tools which blend Executive Coaching and Incentive Travel Awards. For her role as a leader inspiring Site members around the globe to move the industry forward, Ms. Chapman joins a prestigious group of industry leaders who have carried the title, Site Member of the Year.

Ms. Chapman is a 20+ year member who brings tireless energy, effort and ideas to Site.  She has served diligently as both Chair of the Chapter Leadership Council (working with Site’s 34 global chapters) and the Chapter Vitality Program Chair coaching chapters in leadership transition.  In 2009, she supported both the Site Nite and Site Classic committees to raise funds for the Site International Foundation.    

Similar to those she follows, Mary Jeanne has demonstrated her dedication to Site and the motivational experiences industry by demonstrating how business can create high performing teams through experiential adventures.  Her talents and programs have been recognized with six Crystal Awards. Mary Jeanne received a Masters Degree in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica; graduated from the College of Executive Coaching; and is an accredited coach with the International Coach Federation. For over thirty years, she has owned her own business in the travel and event-planning field.  Site is proud to name Mary Jeanne Chapman 2009 Site Member of the Year.

During the Site International Conference in Aruba, the association presented the Kevin Forde Spirit award to member Eduardo Chaillo Ortiz, Regional Director USA & Canada of the Mexico Tourism Board in recognition of his integrity, strength and leadership. Ortiz is an advocate and ambassador for his destination. He is seen as a leader for the future of Site and motivational experiences and travel as a global industry.

Mr. Ortiz rose to meet challenges during a time when Mexico has been tested by world heath warnings, un-balanced media coverage, and natural disasters. Eduardo’s response to these challenges was to stand firmly and continue to be a collaborative leader and champion of his destination, Mexico, by honoring commitments and keeping business moving.

The Kevin Forde Spirit Award is awarded to a Site member who exemplifies the traits that Kevin Forde was known and respected for: generosity of time and energy to those in the industry who needed help or advice; representation of the motivational experiences industry within a professional role endorsing one’s destination; volunteering with Site and giving back to the Site global community.

The Site Solidarity Award is given to the government official who integrates the mission of Site into their tourism efforts and goals.  The 2009 Site Solidarity Award was presented to Rodolfo Elizondo, Mexico Minister of Tourism.  

His Honorable Mr. Elizondo represented strength and collaboration in the industry even as Mexico faced the AIG affect, the spread of H1N1, an uncertain economy, media scrutiny, and public misperceptions.  Site believes it is important that everyone from individuals to government officials speak up on behalf of our industry and keep the message strong about the value of motivational experiences.

1990 – Bruce Bolger

1991 – Bob Vitagliano, CITE

1992 – David Spain

1993 – Patricia L. Roscoe, CITE

1994 – Robert Dawson, CITE

1995 – Sumate Sudasna

1996 – Roger Tondeur

1997 – Peggy Whitman, CITE

1998 – John Glen

1999 – Laurie Sprouse, CITE, CMP, DMCP

2000 – Silvia Urcuyo

2001 – Padraic Gilligan

2002 – Bill Boyd, CITE, CMP, CMM

2003 – Jane Halsey

2004 – Jukka-Paco Halonen

2005 – Joost de Meyer, CITE, CMM

2006 – Paul Miller

2007 – Kitzia Morales

2008 – David Sand