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Kevin Forde Spirit Award

The Kevin Forde Spirit Award is given each year to a Âé¶¹´«Ã½ member who exemplifies the traits that Kevin Forde was known and respected for: generosity of time and energy for his fellow incentive travel professionals and volunteer roles. 

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2024 Recipient of the Kevin Forde Spirit Award: Feyhan Kaprali

Embracing the attributes of the award’s namesake, Feyhan Kaprali (Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Türkiye) was celebrated for the generosity of time and energy she consistently extends to fellow incentive professionals. 

Feyhan has made remarkable contributions to Âé¶¹´«Ã½, including serving as a key member of the 2024 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Global Conference host committee — shaping exceptional pre- and post-Conference experiences, and wearing many hats behind the scenes to deliver an outstanding Istanbul event.

She brings to her work a keen attention to detail, as well as a deep passion for her home country: and is also a true team player, actively embracing the spirit of collaboration and sharing a keen commitment to her local Âé¶¹´«Ã½ chapter. 

Feyhan’s warmth, generosity, and uncanny ability to unite people make her an exemplar in the industry, widely treasured, loved, and adored the world over. 

Photo credit: Joey Woolridge

Past Kevin Forde Spirit Award Honorees

2023 - Freddy Muller

2022 - Colette Baini

2021 - Catherine Pascaud

2020 - Hasan Dinc & Tes Proos

2019 - Max Boontawee

2018 - Krzysztof Michniewicz

2017 - Pamela Shepherd

2016 - Witchita Villacres

2015 - Geraldine Gatehouse

2014 - Melaya Horsten & Jake Megrikian 

2013 â€“ Karim El Minabawy

2012 – Pablo Sismanian

2011 â€“ Kevin Edmunds

2010 â€“ Dr. Patrick Patridge

2009 â€“ Eduardo Chaillo

2008 â€“ Cosimo Bruzzese