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fetchpriority="high" loading="eager" decoding="async" data-loader="raw"> </a> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Actions --> <div class="header-actions header-actions--right"> <div class="header-actions-action header-actions-action--social"> <a class="icon icon--fill header-icon header-icon-border-shape-none header-icon-border-style-outline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m-it-magazine" target="_blank" aria-label="LinkedIn"> <svg viewBox="23 23 64 64"> <use xlink:href="#linkedin-unauth-icon" width="110" height="110"></use> </svg> </a> <a class="icon icon--fill header-icon header-icon-border-shape-none header-icon-border-style-outline" href="https://www.facebook.com/MeetingsIncentiveTravel" target="_blank" aria-label="Facebook"> <svg viewBox="23 23 64 64"> <use xlink:href="#facebook-unauth-icon" width="110" height="110"></use> </svg> </a> <a class="icon icon--fill header-icon header-icon-border-shape-none header-icon-border-style-outline" href="https://www.instagram.com/mitmagazine/" target="_blank" aria-label="Instagram"> <svg viewBox="23 23 64 64"> <use xlink:href="#instagram-unauth-icon" width="110" height="110"></use> </svg> </a> <a class="icon icon--fill header-icon header-icon-border-shape-none header-icon-border-style-outline" href="https://twitter.com/meetpie" target="_blank" aria-label="Twitter"> <svg viewBox="23 23 64 64"> <use xlink:href="#twitter-unauth-icon" width="110" height="110"></use> </svg> </a> </div> <div class="showOnMobile"> </div> <div class="showOnDesktop"> </div> <div class="header-actions-action header-actions-action--cta" data-animation-role="header-element"> <a class="btn btn--border theme-btn--primary-inverse sqs-button-element--primary" href="/tickets" > BOOK YOUR EARLY-BIRD TICKETS </a> </div> </div> <style> .top-bun, .patty, .bottom-bun { height: 1px; } </style> <!-- Burger --> <div class="header-burger menu-overlay-has-visible-non-navigation-items " data-animation-role="header-element"> <button class="header-burger-btn burger" data-test="header-burger"> <span hidden class="js-header-burger-open-title visually-hidden">Open Menu</span> <span hidden class="js-header-burger-close-title visually-hidden">Close Menu</span> <div class="burger-box"> <div class="burger-inner header-menu-icon-doubleLineHamburger"> <div class="top-bun"></div> <div class="patty"></div> <div class="bottom-bun"></div> </div> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div class="header-display-mobile" data-content-field="site-title"> <!-- Social --> <style> .top-bun, .patty, .bottom-bun { height: 1px; } </style> <!-- Burger --> <div class="header-burger menu-overlay-has-visible-non-navigation-items " data-animation-role="header-element"> <button class="header-burger-btn burger" data-test="header-burger"> <span hidden class="js-header-burger-open-title visually-hidden">Open Menu</span> <span hidden class="js-header-burger-close-title visually-hidden">Close Menu</span> <div class="burger-box"> <div class="burger-inner header-menu-icon-doubleLineHamburger"> <div class="top-bun"></div> <div class="patty"></div> <div class="bottom-bun"></div> </div> </div> </button> </div> <!-- Title and nav wrapper --> <div class="header-title-nav-wrapper"> <!-- Nav --> <div class="header-nav"> <div class="header-nav-wrapper"> <nav class="header-nav-list"> <div class="header-nav-item header-nav-item--collection header-nav-item--homepage"> <a href="/" data-animation-role="header-element" > HOME </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-item header-nav-item--folder header-nav-item--active"> <a class="header-nav-folder-title" href="/voting-for-2025" tabindex="-1" data-animation-role="header-element" aria-current="true" > <span class="header-nav-folder-title-text"> VOTE NOW </span> </a> <div class="header-nav-folder-content"> <div class="header-nav-folder-item header-nav-folder-item--active"> <a href="/vote" aria-current="page" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> Awards categories </span> </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-folder-item"> <a href="/2025-voting" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> Vote now </span> </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-folder-item"> <a href="/how-to-get-votes" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> How to get votes </span> </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-folder-item"> <a href="/2025-voting-prize" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> 2025 Voting Prize </span> </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-folder-item"> <a href="/2025-canvassing-toolkit" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> Canvassing Toolkit </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="header-nav-item header-nav-item--collection"> <a href="/tickets" data-animation-role="header-element" > TICKETS </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-item header-nav-item--collection"> <a href="/sponsorship" data-animation-role="header-element" > SPONSORSHIP </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-item header-nav-item--external"> <a href="/sponsorship/#2025sponsors" data-animation-role="header-element">2025 SPONSORS</a> </div> <div class="header-nav-item header-nav-item--folder"> <a class="header-nav-folder-title" href="/more" tabindex="-1" data-animation-role="header-element" > <span class="header-nav-folder-title-text"> MORE </span> </a> <div class="header-nav-folder-content"> <div class="header-nav-folder-item"> <a href="/faqs" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> FAQs </span> </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-folder-item"> <a href="/gallery-2024" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> Gallery </span> </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-folder-item"> <a href="/meeting-needs" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> Meeting Needs </span> </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-folder-item"> <a href="/news" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> News </span> </a> </div> <div class="header-nav-folder-item"> <a href="/get-in-touch" > <span class="header-nav-folder-item-content"> Get in touch </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </nav> </div> </div> <!-- Title --> <div class=" header-title " data-animation-role="header-element" > <div class="header-title-logo"> <a href="/" data-animation-role="header-element"> <img elementtiming="nbf-header-logo-desktop" src="//images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618bac6689bc1d582ef06359/b7bc1baa-c71a-40fb-bb90-33ff7c2bbb8a/mita_25_logo_dark_bg_v2.png?format=1500w" alt="M&amp;amp;IT Awards" style="display:block" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager" decoding="async" data-loader="raw"> </a> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Actions --> <div class="header-actions header-actions--right"> <div class="header-actions-action header-actions-action--social"> <a class="icon icon--fill header-icon header-icon-border-shape-none header-icon-border-style-outline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m-it-magazine" target="_blank" aria-label="LinkedIn"> <svg viewBox="23 23 64 64"> <use xlink:href="#linkedin-unauth-icon" width="110" height="110"></use> </svg> </a> <a class="icon icon--fill 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header-actions-action--cta" data-animation-role="header-element"> <a class="btn btn--border theme-btn--primary-inverse sqs-button-element--primary" href="/tickets" > BOOK YOUR EARLY-BIRD TICKETS </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- (Mobile) Menu Navigation --> <div class="header-menu header-menu--folder-list " data-section-theme="" data-current-styles="{ &quot;layout&quot;: &quot;brandingCenter&quot;, &quot;action&quot;: { &quot;href&quot;: &quot;/tickets&quot;, &quot;buttonText&quot;: &quot;BOOK YOUR EARLY-BIRD TICKETS&quot;, &quot;newWindow&quot;: false }, &quot;showSocial&quot;: true, &quot;socialOptions&quot;: { &quot;socialBorderShape&quot;: &quot;none&quot;, &quot;socialBorderStyle&quot;: &quot;outline&quot;, &quot;socialBorderThickness&quot;: { &quot;unit&quot;: &quot;px&quot;, &quot;value&quot;: 1.0 } }, &quot;menuOverlayAnimation&quot;: &quot;fade&quot;, &quot;cartStyle&quot;: &quot;cart&quot;, &quot;cartText&quot;: &quot;Cart&quot;, &quot;showEmptyCartState&quot;: 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header-menu-nav-item header-menu-nav-item--collection header-menu-nav-item--homepage"> <a href="/" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> HOME </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item header-menu-nav-item--active"> <a data-folder-id="/voting-for-2025" href="/voting-for-2025" aria-current="true" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content header-menu-nav-item-content-folder"> <span class="visually-hidden">Folder:</span> <span class="header-nav-folder-title-text">VOTE NOW</span> </div> </a> </div> <div data-folder="/voting-for-2025" class="header-menu-nav-folder"> <div class="header-menu-nav-folder-content"> <div class="header-menu-controls container header-menu-nav-item"> <a class="header-menu-controls-control header-menu-controls-control--active" data-action="back" href="/"> <span>Back</span> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item header-menu-nav-item--active"> <a href="/vote" aria-current="page" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> Awards categories </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a href="/2025-voting" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> Vote now </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a href="/how-to-get-votes" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> How to get votes </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a href="/2025-voting-prize" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> 2025 Voting Prize </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a href="/2025-canvassing-toolkit" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> Canvassing Toolkit </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item header-menu-nav-item--collection"> <a href="/tickets" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> TICKETS </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item header-menu-nav-item--collection"> <a href="/sponsorship" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> SPONSORSHIP </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item header-menu-nav-item--external"> <a href="/sponsorship/#2025sponsors" >2025 SPONSORS</a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a data-folder-id="/more" href="/more" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content header-menu-nav-item-content-folder"> <span class="visually-hidden">Folder:</span> <span class="header-nav-folder-title-text">MORE</span> </div> </a> </div> <div data-folder="/more" class="header-menu-nav-folder"> <div class="header-menu-nav-folder-content"> <div class="header-menu-controls container header-menu-nav-item"> <a class="header-menu-controls-control header-menu-controls-control--active" data-action="back" href="/"> <span>Back</span> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a href="/faqs" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> FAQs </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a href="/gallery-2024" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> Gallery </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a href="/meeting-needs" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> Meeting Needs </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a href="/news" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> News </div> </a> </div> <div class="container header-menu-nav-item"> <a href="/get-in-touch" > <div class="header-menu-nav-item-content"> Get in touch </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="header-menu-actions social-accounts"> <div class="header-menu-actions-action header-menu-actions-action--social mobile"> <a class="icon icon--lg icon--fill header-icon header-icon-border-shape-none header-icon-border-style-outline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m-it-magazine" target="_blank" aria-label="LinkedIn"> <svg viewBox="23 23 64 64"> <use xlink:href="#linkedin-unauth-icon" width="110" height="110"></use> </svg> </a> </div> <div class="header-menu-actions-action header-menu-actions-action--social mobile"> <a class="icon icon--lg icon--fill header-icon header-icon-border-shape-none header-icon-border-style-outline" href="https://www.facebook.com/MeetingsIncentiveTravel" target="_blank" aria-label="Facebook"> <svg viewBox="23 23 64 64"> <use xlink:href="#facebook-unauth-icon" width="110" height="110"></use> </svg> </a> </div> <div class="header-menu-actions-action header-menu-actions-action--social mobile"> <a class="icon icon--lg icon--fill header-icon header-icon-border-shape-none header-icon-border-style-outline" href="https://www.instagram.com/mitmagazine/" target="_blank" aria-label="Instagram"> <svg viewBox="23 23 64 64"> <use xlink:href="#instagram-unauth-icon" width="110" height="110"></use> </svg> </a> </div> <div class="header-menu-actions-action header-menu-actions-action--social mobile"> <a class="icon icon--lg icon--fill header-icon header-icon-border-shape-none header-icon-border-style-outline" href="https://twitter.com/meetpie" target="_blank" aria-label="Twitter"> <svg viewBox="23 23 64 64"> <use xlink:href="#twitter-unauth-icon" width="110" height="110"></use> </svg> </a> </div> </div> <div class="header-menu-cta"> <a class="theme-btn--primary btn sqs-button-element--primary" href="/tickets" > BOOK YOUR EARLY-BIRD TICKETS </a> </div> </div> </nav> </div> </div> </header> <main id="page" class="container" role="main"> <article class="sections" id="sections" data-page-sections="61d84a1438a7bb2dfe045161"> <section data-test="page-section" data-section-theme="dark" class='page-section full-bleed-section layout-engine-section background-width--full-bleed section-height--small content-width--wide horizontal-alignment--center vertical-alignment--middle dark' data-section-id="677e7d7f350f5155ebf49d1f" data-controller="SectionWrapperController" data-current-styles="{ &quot;imageOverlayOpacity&quot;: 0.15, &quot;backgroundWidth&quot;: &quot;background-width--full-bleed&quot;, &quot;sectionHeight&quot;: &quot;section-height--small&quot;, 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Don’t worry, none of the awards categories are mandatory, so you can vote for as many or as few as you like, however, you cannot vote for the same organisation in more than three categories.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Voting prize:</em></strong><em> </em>Everyone who casts at least one vote in the M&amp;IT Awards 2025 will be entered into our prize draw to win a luxury trip to St Vincent &amp; the Grenadines. Click <a href="/2025-voting-prize">here</a> to learn more.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">You can find the full voting rules and the award categories in the drop-downs below, if you wish to browse the options before starting your submissions. <strong>Once you are ready to make your votes, hit the button below.</strong></p> </div> </div></div></div><div class="fe-block fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_136075"><div class="sqs-block button-block sqs-block-button sqs-stretched" data-block-type="53" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_136075"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-block-button-container sqs-block-button-container--center" data-animation-role="button" data-alignment="center" data-button-size="medium" data-button-type="primary" > <a href="/2025-voting" class="sqs-block-button-element--medium sqs-button-element--primary sqs-block-button-element" > VOTE NOW </a> </div> </div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </section> <section data-test="page-section" data-section-theme="white-bold" class='page-section full-bleed-section layout-engine-section background-width--full-bleed section-height--small content-width--wide horizontal-alignment--center vertical-alignment--middle white-bold' data-section-id="64411908e6e4bff578d7bf22" data-controller="SectionWrapperController" data-current-styles="{ &quot;imageOverlayOpacity&quot;: 0.15, &quot;backgroundWidth&quot;: &quot;background-width--full-bleed&quot;, &quot;sectionHeight&quot;: &quot;section-height--small&quot;, &quot;customSectionHeight&quot;: 10, &quot;horizontalAlignment&quot;: &quot;horizontal-alignment--center&quot;, &quot;verticalAlignment&quot;: &quot;vertical-alignment--middle&quot;, &quot;contentWidth&quot;: &quot;content-width--wide&quot;, &quot;customContentWidth&quot;: 50, &quot;backgroundColor&quot;: &quot;&quot;, &quot;sectionTheme&quot;: &quot;white-bold&quot;, &quot;sectionAnimation&quot;: &quot;none&quot;, &quot;backgroundMode&quot;: &quot;image&quot; 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} @media (min-width: 768px) { .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736765965797_9616 { grid-area: 43/2/48/26; z-index: 7; } .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736765965797_9616 .sqs-block { justify-content: flex-start; } .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736765965797_9616 .sqs-block-alignment-wrapper { align-items: flex-start; } } </style><div class="fluid-engine fe-64411908a42bae6fea27626c"><div class="fe-block fe-block-72d02181bd304ec61b86"><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-blend-mode="NORMAL" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="&#123;&quot;topLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;topRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;&#125;" id="block-72d02181bd304ec61b86"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Awards Categories</em></strong></h2> </div> </div></div></div><div class="fe-block fe-block-415cb74bb829affe6608"><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-blend-mode="NORMAL" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="&#123;&quot;topLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;topRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;&#125;" id="block-415cb74bb829affe6608"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <p class="sqsrte-large" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Voted for by event organisers</em></strong></p> </div> </div></div></div><div class="fe-block fe-block-317a02dea88d616ed600"><div class="sqs-block accordion-block sqs-block-accordion" data-blend-mode="NORMAL" data-block-type="69" data-border-radii="&#123;&quot;topLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;topRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;&#125;" id="block-317a02dea88d616ed600"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <ul class="accordion-items-container" data-should-allow-multiple-open-items="true" data-is-divider-enabled="true" data-is-first-divider-visible="true" data-is-last-divider-visible="true" data-is-expanded-first-item="" data-accordion-title-alignment="left" data-accordion-description-alignment="left" data-accordion-description-placement="left" data-accordion-icon-placement="right" > <li class="accordion-item"> <div class="accordion-divider accordion-divider--top" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best UK Representation Company </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>They’re the grease that keeps the event sector running smoothly, connecting buyers with fantastic hotels and venues. Which rep company is top of your list?</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Destination Management Company </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Whether it’s logistical support or drawing up creative programmes for corporate events, incentives or associations, which overseas DMC has used its knowledge, expertise and resources best to boost your event? Make sure your favourite gets a mention!</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Overseas Convention Bureau </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Overseas convention bureaux are the door to the world for the UK market – who’s made an impression this year?</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best UK Convention Bureau </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>The country’s convention bureaux have been working their socks off to attract events to the UK’s cities and regions. Who’s punched above their weight this year?</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Event Provider </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>The production companies, AV firms, team building companies and F&amp;B suppliers that work to make our events a success deserve our recognition. Who’s cream of the crop?</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Intermediary Agency (Small – up to 20 employees) sponsored by Center Parcs </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Small event agencies can make a big impression. Who has thrived this year?</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Intermediary Agency (Mid-sized - 21-40 employees) sponsored by Barbican </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Our mid-sized event agencies are some of the best in the business. Tell us your favourite!</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Intermediary Agency (Large - 41+ employees) sponsored by InterContinental Hotels Group </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>The stakes are high for our large event agencies. Show your appreciation for all their hard work.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Technology Provider sponsored by Grimaldi Forum </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Event tech is one of the fastest-moving areas in our sector. Whether virtual or hybrid or beyond, whose offering has impressed you the most.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Overseas Conference Centre </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>All over the world, conference centres are fighting for your business and events. Make sure your favourite gets recognised.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Overseas Hotel </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Whether it’s outstanding service levels, great facilities, or top sales teams, let us know your best non-UK property for your events.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Hotel Brand </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Which hotel brand do you find yourself going back to again and again for your events? Who combines service levels, facilities, and reliability like no other?</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best Unusual Venue </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Open to all those venues that fall outside the hotel or conference centre boxes for your events – who’s stood out from the crowd?</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best UK Conference Centre </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>UK conference centres are the scene of some of our most memorable and inspiring events. Show your support for a standout venue.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Best UK Hotel sponsored by Valk Hotel Schiphol </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Everyone’s got a favourite hotel for events – what’s yours?</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > M&amp;IT Editor’s Award </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>New for 2025, our editor chooses an individual, group or company that deserves special recognition this year.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> </ul> </div></div></div><div class="fe-block fe-block-497f8cd93f1b9ac25ceb"><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-blend-mode="NORMAL" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="&#123;&quot;topLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;topRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;&#125;" id="block-497f8cd93f1b9ac25ceb"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <p class="sqsrte-large" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Decided by our panel of judges, voted for by event organisers &amp; suppliers</em></strong></p> </div> </div></div></div><div class="fe-block fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736765965797_9616"><div class="sqs-block accordion-block sqs-block-accordion" data-blend-mode="NORMAL" data-block-type="69" data-border-radii="&#123;&quot;topLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;topRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;&#125;" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736765965797_9616"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <ul class="accordion-items-container" data-should-allow-multiple-open-items="" data-is-divider-enabled="true" data-is-first-divider-visible="true" data-is-last-divider-visible="true" data-is-expanded-first-item="" data-accordion-title-alignment="left" data-accordion-description-alignment="left" data-accordion-description-placement="left" data-accordion-icon-placement="right" > <li class="accordion-item"> <div class="accordion-divider accordion-divider--top" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Chris Peacock Rising Star of the Year </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">We’re looking for individuals who have worked less than three years within the sector, but have already firmly left their mark. This is your opportunity to celebrate those industry stars who are showing the most initiative and creativity and who are on the path to a shining future.</p><p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Things to consider when writing your nomination:</em></strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Showcase how the individual is making a positive impact on the events industry</p></li><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrate their growth over their time in the sector so far and any achievements they have enjoyed along the way</p></li></ul><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide information on how the nominee has benefitted their organisation and any key projects that they have been involved in that have been particularly successful</p></li></ul><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Emphasise how their impact on the events industry is beyond the norm and why they deserve to be considered a ‘star’</p></li></ul><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">If you have access to the information, include any stats and figures that help illustrate the nominee’s positive impact on their organisation, or the industry</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Additional information to consider to boost your nomination:</em></strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Consider what the nominee is doing both within and beyond their day job – are they active networkers? Do they have a strong social media presence? These are just examples, but any way you can demonstrate how your nominee goes above and beyond what is expected of them will be helpful.</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Judges' Considerations:</em></strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The judges will be looking for how nominees have had a positive impact on their organisation and/or the wider events industry. It is important that the judges can clearly understand how the nominee has performed in a way that would be considered beyond the ‘norm’ and why they are ‘one to watch’ for the future.</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Submission Format:</em></strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide a detailed narrative (max 1000 words) outlining why the individual is a rising star</p></li><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Include supporting documentation, images, videos, or testimonials to strengthen your nomination</p></li><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Clearly label and organise your submission based on the criteria outlined above</p></li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > M&amp;IT Personality of the Year sponsored by Excel London </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="plus"> <div class="plus__horizontal-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> <div class="plus__vertical-line" style="height: 3px" ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Whose name springs to mind when you think of the meetings and events industry? Whose LinkedIn posts go viral with their thought-leadership and interesting perspectives? Who’s doing the most to champion events and event professionals to a wider audience? The name that springs to mind should be the person you nominate to win Personality of the Year.</p><p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Things to consider when writing your nomination:</em></strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Showcase how the individual is making a positive impact on the events industry through their own personal profile</p></li></ul><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide information on how the nominee has contributed to their organisation and identify any key initiatives that you know they have been a part of</p></li></ul><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Explain what it is about the individual that makes them stand out from the crowd and the particular qualities and personality traits they possess that causes them to have this impact</p></li></ul><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">If you have access to the information, include any stats and figures that help illustrate the nominee’s positive impact on their organisation and the industry</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Additional information to consider to boost your nomination:</em></strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Consider what the nominee is doing both within and beyond their day job. How are they involved with the wide events industry community? What kind of causes and values do they champion? These are just examples, but any way you can demonstrate how your nominee shines amongst their fellow event professionals will be helpful.</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Judges' Considerations:</em></strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The judges will be looking for what makes nominees stand out from the crowd and their passion for contributing to the wider industry, beyond their day job</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Submission Format:</em></strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide a detailed narrative (max 1000 words) outlining why the individual should win Personality of the Year</p></li><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Include supporting documentation, images, videos, or testimonials to strengthen your nomination</p></li><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Clearly label and organise your submission based on the criteria outlined above</p></li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; 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} @media (min-width: 768px) { .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_124730 { grid-area: 1/2/3/26; z-index: 1; } .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_124730 .sqs-block { justify-content: flex-start; } .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_124730 .sqs-block-alignment-wrapper { align-items: flex-start; } } .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_127214 { grid-area: 3/2/8/10; z-index: 2; @media (max-width: 767px) { } } .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_127214 .sqs-block { justify-content: flex-start; } .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_127214 .sqs-block-alignment-wrapper { align-items: flex-start; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_127214 { grid-area: 3/2/6/26; z-index: 2; } .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_127214 .sqs-block { justify-content: flex-start; } .fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_127214 .sqs-block-alignment-wrapper { align-items: flex-start; } } </style><div class="fluid-engine fe-677e7e518c6bc52e8f7637a9"><div class="fe-block fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_124730"><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-blend-mode="NORMAL" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="&#123;&quot;topLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;topRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;&#125;" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_124730"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <p class="sqsrte-large" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Things to Consider</em></strong></p> </div> </div></div></div><div class="fe-block fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_127214"><div class="sqs-block accordion-block sqs-block-accordion" data-blend-mode="NORMAL" data-block-type="69" data-border-radii="&#123;&quot;topLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;topRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;,&quot;bottomRight&quot;:&#123;&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0&#125;&#125;" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1736335067718_127214"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <ul class="accordion-items-container" data-should-allow-multiple-open-items="" data-is-divider-enabled="true" data-is-first-divider-visible="true" data-is-last-divider-visible="true" data-is-expanded-first-item="" data-accordion-title-alignment="left" data-accordion-description-alignment="left" data-accordion-description-placement="left" data-accordion-icon-placement="right" > <li class="accordion-item"> <div class="accordion-divider accordion-divider--top" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> <h4 class=" accordion-item__title-wrapper " role="heading" aria-level="3" > <button class="accordion-item__click-target" aria-expanded="false" style=" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; " > <span class="accordion-item__title" style=" padding-right: 24px; " > Voting rules </span> <div class="accordion-icon-container" data-is-open="false" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 24px; width: 24px; " > <div class="arrow-container"> <div class="arrow" style=" border-width: 3px; " ></div> </div> </div> </button> </h4> <div class="accordion-item__dropdown" role="region"> <div class=" accordion-item__description " style=" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; min-width: 70%; max-width: 300px; " > <ol data-rte-list="true"><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Only UK-based bona-fide event organisers can vote for non-judged categories.</p></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Suppliers to the industry are not allowed to vote, except for judged categories: Rising Star and Personality of the Year.</p></li></ul></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Category Limit:</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Each voter can cast votes for an organisation in a maximum of three different categories.</p></li></ul></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Individual Votes:</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Only one vote per person per category is allowed. Multiple votes from the same person will be excluded.</p></li></ul></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Cross Canvassing Prohibition:</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">No cross-canvassing between suppliers (e.g., venue/caterer) is allowed.</p></li></ul></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Personal Identifier Requirement:</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The personal identifier question must be completed on all forms for votes to be registered.</p></li></ul></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Voting Deadline:</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Votes must be cast by Friday 25 April 2025, to be registered.</p></li></ul></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Final Decision:</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The decision of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) on behalf of the organisers is final. No correspondence will be entered into.</p></li></ul></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Voting Guidelines and Restrictions:</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="true"><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Eligibility: Votes from outside the UK will not be counted.</p></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Category Limit: If a voter casts votes for an organisation in more than three different categories, the votes will be deemed invalid. Incomplete votes will not be considered.</p></li><li><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Supplier Votes: Votes from suppliers in non-judged categories will not be counted.</p></li></ul></li></ol> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-divider" aria-hidden="true" style=" height: 1px; opacity: 1; " ></div> </li> </ul> </div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </section> <section data-test="page-section" data-section-theme="light" class='page-section full-bleed-section layout-engine-section background-width--full-bleed section-height--small content-width--wide horizontal-alignment--center vertical-alignment--middle light' data-section-id="677e7ddf2d534b49ae5c3246" data-controller="SectionWrapperController" data-current-styles="{ &quot;imageOverlayOpacity&quot;: 0.15, &quot;backgroundWidth&quot;: &quot;background-width--full-bleed&quot;, &quot;sectionHeight&quot;: &quot;section-height--small&quot;, &quot;customSectionHeight&quot;: 1, &quot;horizontalAlignment&quot;: &quot;horizontal-alignment--center&quot;, &quot;verticalAlignment&quot;: &quot;vertical-alignment--middle&quot;, &quot;contentWidth&quot;: &quot;content-width--wide&quot;, &quot;customContentWidth&quot;: 50, &quot;backgroundColor&quot;: &quot;&quot;, &quot;sectionTheme&quot;: &quot;light&quot;, &quot;sectionAnimation&quot;: &quot;none&quot;, &quot;backgroundMode&quot;: &quot;image&quot; }" data-current-context="{ &quot;video&quot;: { &quot;playbackSpeed&quot;: 0.5, &quot;filter&quot;: 1, &quot;filterStrength&quot;: 0, &quot;zoom&quot;: 0, &quot;videoSourceProvider&quot;: &quot;none&quot; }, &quot;backgroundImageId&quot;: null, &quot;backgroundMediaEffect&quot;: { &quot;type&quot;: &quot;none&quot; }, &quot;divider&quot;: { &quot;enabled&quot;: false }, &quot;typeName&quot;: &quot;page&quot; }" data-animation="none" data-fluid-engine-section > <div class="section-border" > <div class="section-background"> </div> </div> <div class='content-wrapper' 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