And the Award Goes To……

ESP’s very own Dara Hall was awarded not one, but TWO beautiful trophies at the 2021 Annual Recognition Ceremony for DFW Meeting Professionals International.  Dara was honored with the recognition for Planner of the Year AND Event of the Year!

Dara has been an active member of the DFW Chapter of MPI for more than 19 years, during which she championed the planning of the CMP/CMM Recognition Breakfast event for the organization.

In her acceptance speech Dara graciously thanked her families (both personal and work) and encouraged members who were present to find their passion and pursue it. She spoke to the understanding that everyone should find a cause they can embrace, and from there to get involved in a community to champion that cause.  The CMP/CMM Breakfast is just such a cause for Dara.  She has been the leading force behind the committee bringing the “breakfast to the table” on 10 separate occasions for the DFW Chapter.

The CMP/CMM Breakfast honors the Herculean commitment planners in the North Texas Area expend to obtain these esteemed certifications, regardless of whether the recipient is a member of MPI or not. Certifiers are encouraged to invite their bosses to attend the breakfast as well, in an effort to have them further understand the accomplishment of their associate/employee.

“Dara is an incredible asset to our ESP team and we are just beaming with pride knowing that our industry recognizes her outstanding accomplishments,” exclaimed Charlotte Davis, CMP – President of ESP.

Dara’s two new stunning trophies for Planner of the Year and Event of the Year will be showcased in the ESP office next to her Colleen Rickenbacher Leadership Award and her 2010 Special Event Planner Hall of Fame Award bestowed by Texas Meetings & Events Magazine.