Recognizing the Work, People & Connections That Build Our Industry

Join SMPS Southeast Louisiana as we SeLAbrate the marketers and communicators whose creativity, strategy, and hard work elevate our industry. The evening will showcase the best in AEC marketing through our annual Communications Awards and recognize the individuals making an impact through our Achievement Awards.

But SeLAbration doesn’t stop with the awards. As our Annual Meeting, it’s also a chance to recognize our members and programs, celebrate the chapter’s accomplishments over the past year, connect with colleagues, and look ahead to what’s next for SMPS SeLA.

Throughout the evening, we’ll:

• Celebrate the year’s Communications and Achievement Award winners
• Recognize SMPS SeLA members and chapter involvement
• Acknowledge participants in our Mentor + Protégé Program
• Look back at highlights and accomplishments from the past year
• Connect with friends and colleagues from across the Southeast Louisiana AEC community
  
  

Enjoy an evening of recognition, an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, exciting giveaways, and live music following the program as we toast another great year for our chapter and industry.

One lucky SMPS member will win a complimentary registration to the 2027 SMPS Southern Regional Conference (SRC)! Attend SeLAbration for your chance to win.

 Cocktail attire is suggested.

Important Dates

Meet the Judges

Katie Bock, CPSM helps shape how the firm connects, communicates, and shows up in the market. Her responsibilities span proposals, social media, communications, website management, and business development, partnering with client leaders to strengthen relationships and elevate Champlin Studios’ brand with clarity and purpose. She especially enjoys the relationship-driven nature of her role, collaborating with colleagues, clients, and partners across the firm and beyond. She thrives on finding creative and thoughtful ways to celebrate the projects, people, and ideas that continue to move Champlin Studios forward.

That same passion extends to her professional and civic involvement. She serves as President of the SMPS Greater Cincinnati Chapter, supports the regional conference committee, and helps lead the regional mentorship program. She also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Clermont County Public Library and volunteers with early literacy initiatives. Outside the office, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs, exploring new restaurants, traveling, attending live music, and growing her personal library of more than 700 books, because there’s always room for one more great story.

Lindsay L. Young, MBA, FSMPS, CPSM loves all things PINK, spending time at the lake, is a red dirt country music junkie and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She’s been married to her best friend and husband, Aaron, for twenty years. Chief Difference Maker of nu marketing, Lindsay consults with small to medium sized design, development and construction firms with their marketing and business development plans. Through effective strategies, she helps businesses increase their profits and build their businesses. With over twenty years of experience, she helps companies with marketing strategies, brand perception surveys, employee training, trade show implementation, customer and employee events, presentations, social media presence, and branding and website redevelopment.

As a founding member, Lindsay has been an active member of SMPS Wichita and served as President twice and currently serves as SMPS Wichita treasurer. She’s also an advisor to SMPS Ozarks and has chaired the SMPS Missouri Valley Regional Conference twice also sitting on the committee several times. As a Pittsburg State University (Kansas) Gorilla, undergraduate and graduate, Lindsay is the Chair of the Wichita Construction Alumni Association Golf Tournament where they raise money for construction scholarships. She was also named Pittsburg State University Distinguished Service Award Recipient in 2023, because of her countless volunteer hours. Lindsay was named Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2011 and Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2022. She is also a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors Northwest Arkansas Council and an active member of National Association of Women in Construction Northwest Arkansas Chapter.

Stephanie Beals a self-described “smile creator,” is the Director of Marketing at TSKP STUDIO. Guided by a work-smarter philosophy, she is committed to professional development, meaningful connections, and stronger marketing teams. Over her 17-year career, Stephanie has developed winning proposals, generated newsworthy content, and strengthened her firm’s brand.

Stephanie holds a Master of Business Administration and served as the 2025–2026 president of the Connecticut chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, rollerblading, mountain biking, and gardening. She also aspires to master handstands and juggling, though perhaps not at the same time. Passionate about giving back, Stephanie is a regular blood donor through the American Red Cross.

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Bar Sponsor

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Contributing Sponsor

Cory Tucker & Larrow, Inc.