Kevin Forde Spirit Award

The Kevin Forde Spirit Award is given each year to a SITE 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 (SITE Türkiye) was celebrated for the generosity of time and energy she consistently extends to fellow incentive professionals. 

Feyhan has made remarkable contributions to SITE, including serving as a key member of the 2024 SITE 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 SITE 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 – Karim El Minabawy

2012 – Pablo Sismanian

2011 – Kevin Edmunds

2010 – Dr. Patrick Patridge

2009 – Eduardo Chaillo

2008 – Cosimo Bruzzese