Open to: Agencies with teams or offices based in the UK only.

This award will be given to an agency that has achieved standout results in the context of last year and demonstrated outstanding people practices. Please detail: agency’s size and structure, strategic direction and/ or change, financial results, employee engagement and the agency’s journey over the last year. What progress was made by the agency in the last year? Outline new innovations, client retention/acquisition, strategic adjustments and developments of work. Please include client testimonials and two short case studies of B2B events delivered for clients, describing the objectives, delivery and results/ROI for each event.

Open to: Agencies with bases in at least two countries.

This award will be given to an agency that has achieved standout results in the context of last year and demonstrated outstanding people practices. Please detail: agency’s size and structure, location of offices around the world, strategic direction and/or change, financial results (taking coronavirus into consideration), employee engagement and the agency’s journey over the last year. What progress was made by the agency in the last year? Outline new innovations, client retention/acquisition (particularly global business), strategic adjustments and developments of work. Please include client testimonials and two short case studies of B2B events delivered for clients, describing the objectives, delivery and results/ ROI for each event.

What were the core objectives? Outline the brief and purpose of the event in context of the market and sector. Include information of the original brief and how the brief may have changed over the timeline of the event (eg live brief vs digital brief, budget changes, resource adjustments). What were the key challenges faced when organising the event and how were these overcome? (eg live to digital, virtual networking, technology, revenue/ sponsorship, delegate engagement). Give a full rundown of the event delivered, including details of creative, content, venue or digital platform, logistics, broadcasting and personalisation focusing on how the solution met the brief, how it was innovative and what made it award worthy. Please include testimonials, data, statistics and evidence available from post-event analysis and qualitative feedback. Where possible also show a long term impact or legacy of the event internally or externally. Judges will look for entries that can demonstrate both creativity and proven ROI.

Open to: In-house corporate event planners organising B2B events. (If your employer is an event agency but you have been placed within a corporate client, you should apply for agency categories).

This award will be given to a team that has achieved standout results in the context of the last year and demonstrated outstanding events and people practises. Please detail: team size and structure, strategic direction and/or change, financial results, employee engagement and the team’s journey over the last year. What progress was made by the team in the last year? Outline new innovations, the way the team has benefitted the wider business, strategic adjustments and developments of work. Please include testimonials and two short case studies of B2B events delivered for the business, describing the objectives, delivery and results/ROI for each event.

This award recognises exceptional events designed to motivate and reward individuals or groups for their achievements.

This award recognises outstanding events within an organisation that are designed to enhance internal communication and engagement among employees.

This award recognises outstanding events that are designed to celebrate and commemorate special occasions, achievements, or milestones. This prestigious accolade is given to an event that excels in creating a joyful and memorable experience for participants.

This awards category recognises and celebrates events that have demonstrated exceptional achievements with limited financial resources.

This awards category recognises events that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainability.

This awards category recognises events that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This award recognises outstanding efforts that seamlessly blend corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, team-building events, and community engagement. This category celebrates organisations that not only prioritise giving back to the community but also foster team cohesion through impactful and innovative events.

This award category recognises excellence and innovation in automotive-related events.

This award recognises outstanding events within the finance and professional services industry. This category often highlights events that showcase innovation, thought leadership, networking opportunities, and overall excellence in the financial and professional sectors.

This award recognises excellence in events within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The winner of this award will demonstrate innovation, address key industry challenges, foster collaboration, and contribute to advancements in healthcare.

The Technology & Telecoms Event of the Year award recognises exceptional events within the technology and telecommunications industries.

This category combines consumer goods events and retail events. The award recognises outstanding events within the consumer and retail industries

This award recognises outstanding events within the media and broadcast industries. This prestigious accolade is given to an event that demonstrates excellence in various aspects, including content creation, technological innovation, audience engagement

Open to: UK and international hotels, venues and convention centres. This category will award 2 winners, one for inside the UK, and one outside the UK (rest of the world).

What are the specifications of your venue? Outline the unique sellings points in the context of MICE events. Include information about innovation changes, refurbishments and adaptations that make the venue stand out from the rest. How has the venue evolved and adapted to be best-in-class for MICE purposes?

Open to: UK and worldwide destinations.

This category will award 2 winners, one for inside the UK, and one outside the UK (rest of the world). This award recognises locations that excel in hosting outstanding events. Outline the unique sellings points in the context of MICE events. Include information about innovation changes, and adaptations that make the destination stand out from the rest. How have the locations evolved and adapted to be best-in-class for MICE purposes?

Open to: Event production companies, or individuals that specialise in providing comprehensive event production services.

This category is not open to event agencies. This award recognises companies or individuals that excel in delivering exceptional event production services. Judges will look for the provider's technical proficiency in event production and recognise those that demonstrate creativity and innovation in event design and execution.

Open to: UK or international venues, hotel or supplier MICE teams. (eg. sales team, events team, marketing team etc). Destination Marketing Companies are also eligible to enter this category.

This award will be given to a team that has achieved standout results in the context of the last year and demonstrated outstanding events and people practises. Please detail: team size and structure, strategic direction and/or change, financial results, employee engagement and the team’s journey over the last year. What progress was made by the team in the last year? Outline new innovations, client retention/acquisition, strategic adjustments and developments of work. Please include client testimonials and two short case studies of B2B events delivered for the business, describing the objectives, delivery and results/ROI for each event.