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👨‍⚖️👩‍⚖️ We are immensely proud of our remarkable Association Excellence Awards Judging Panel – over 40 esteemed CEO's and leaders from a range of membership and professional organisations. We'd like to extend an enormous THANK YOU to them all for lending us their time and expertise: ⭐ Cary Adams, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) ⭐ Richard Adler, Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association ⭐ Steve Alton, The British Institute of Innkeeping ⭐ Fran Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association ⭐ Ben Beadle, National Residential Landlords Association ⭐ Viki Bell, Construction Equipment Association ⭐ Anna Blackman, Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy ⭐ Prof Adam Boddison OBE, Association for Project Management ⭐ Darren Caplan, Railway Industry Association ⭐ Katie Docherty, Chartered Institute of Fundraising ⭐ Ayça Donaghy, The Lighting Industry Association ⭐ Sheryl Fernando, Association of British Insurers ⭐ Ben Fletcher, Logistics UK ⭐ Robin Fletcher, BSA Group (Boarding School Group) ⭐ David Frise, Building Engineering Services Association ⭐ Jane Frost CBE, The Market Research Society ⭐ Varsha Gicas, Pensions Management Institute ⭐ Adrian Goddard, CIPP ⭐ Abdul Goffar, ACCA ⭐ Helen Gregson, The European Society of Endocrinology ⭐ Sally Guyer, World Commerce & Contracting ⭐ Rt Hon Robert Halfon, Make UK ⭐ Louise Hanson, The Law Society ⭐ David Hare, Independent Healthcare Providers Network ⭐ Jim Higginbotham, National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers ⭐ Dr Phil James, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ⭐ Chris Kirk, Society for Education and Training ⭐ Ruth Lake, IOSH ⭐ Janet Legge, Association of Corporate Treasurers ⭐ Emma Lovell, STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) ⭐ Diane Maxwell, Association of Insurance and Risk Managers in Industry and Commerce (AIRMIC) ⭐ Owen Meredith, News Media Association ⭐ Simon Morrison, British Association of Dermatologists ⭐ Bella Murfin, Country Land and Business Association ⭐ Andy Murray, Major Projects Association ⭐ Marcia Philbin, The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine ⭐ Rosina Robson, British Pest Control Association ⭐ Bridget Shine, Independent Publishers Guild ⭐ Kim Stephen, Energy Industries Council ⭐ Roisin Sweeney, Institute of Directors ⭐ Sarah Whiteside Jones, The Institute of the Motor Industry ⭐ John Mark Williams, Institute of Leadership ⭐ Stephen Woodford, Advertising Association ⭐ Caroline Wright, BESA ------- 📌 Quick links at your fingertips: 🔎 Entry categories - vist.ly/536zx ✍️ Intention to Enter - vist.ly/53624 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/536zq ⏳ Entry Deadline - 5 p.m. Friday 29 May 🏆 Winners Revealed - Friday 13 November, Hilton London Bankside ❓Got questions? Drop the team a line: jonathan@globalconferencenetwork.co.uk #AEA26 #AssociationExcellence

🚨 The London Venue & Catering Awards 2026 🚨 🐣 Early Bird Offer ends today! Sign up now to save on your entries - but don't worry you'll still have until the 05 June to submit : vist.ly/42jcd ❓Got questions? Drop the team a line: jonathan@globalconferencenetwork.co.uk ------- 📌 All you need to know in one handy list..... 🔎 Entry categories - vist.ly/42jcm 🐣 Save with the Early Bird - vist.ly/42jcd 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/42jch 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️ Who's Judging? - vist.ly/42jcr ⏳ Entry Deadline - 5 p.m. Friday 05 June 🏆 Winners Revealed - Friday 20 November, Old Billingsgate #LVCA26 #LondonVenues #LondonCatering #Showcase

🚨 The London Venue & Catering Awards 2026 🚨 🐣 Don't forget the Early Bird Offer ends tomorrow. Sign up now to save on your entries - but don't worry you'll still have until the 05 June to submit : vist.ly/42efz 🤔 What to Enter? Check out the 22 categories, designed to showcase your venue & catering to the full: vist.ly/42egj Why should you enter? Whether its to boost your profile, thank your team for their hard work, highlight your success, enjoy a fantastic fun filled awards ceremony, throw the spotlight on your fabulous food or outstanding venue - this is the awards for you! 🎬 Take a look at last years highlights for a flavour of the event: vist.ly/42egd ❓Got questions? Drop the team a line: jonathan@globalconferencenetwork.co.uk ------- 📌 All you need to know in one handy list..... 🔎 Entry categories - vist.ly/42egj 🐣 Save with the Early Bird - vist.ly/42efz 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/42egf 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️ Who's Judging? - vist.ly/42egp ⏳ Entry Deadline - 5 p.m. Friday 05 June 🏆 Winners Revealed - Friday 20 November, Old Billingsgate #LVCA26 #LondonVenues #LondonCatering #Showcase

📣The Association Excellence Awards - Early Bird ends today! 💰Don't forget to sign up now to save - you'll still have until the entry deadline of 29 May to finalise your submissions : vist.ly/4zmte ❓Got questions? Drop the team a line: jonathan@globalconferencenetwork.co.uk ------- 📌 Quick Links at your fingertips: 🔎 Entry categories - vist.ly/4zmtb 🐣 Save with the Early Bird - vist.ly/4zmte 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4zmt5 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️ Who's Judging? - vist.ly/4zmth ⏳ Entry Deadline - 5 p.m. Friday 29 May 🏆 Winners Revealed - Friday 13 November, Hilton London Bankside #AEA26 #AssociationExcellence #Showcase

📣The Association Excellence Awards 2026 - Sign Up to Save 🐣 Don't forget the Early Bird Offer ends tomorrow. Sign up now to save on your entries - but don't worry you'll still have until the 29 May to submit : vist.ly/4zi95 Want to know more? The 11th annual Association Excellence Awards champion & celebrate the vital work of membership organisations - check out last years highlights reel for a flavour of the event: vist.ly/4zi97 ❓Got questions? Drop the team a line: jonathan@globalconferencenetwork.co.uk ------- 📌 Quick Links at your fingertips: 🔎 Entry categories - vist.ly/4zi82 🐣 Save with the Early Bird - vist.ly/4zi95 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4zi8w 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️ Who's Judging? - vist.ly/4zi99 ⏳ Entry Deadline - 5 p.m. Friday 29 May 🏆 Winners Revealed - Friday 13 November, Hilton London Bankside #AEA26 #AssociationExcellence #Showcase

🥳 Conference & Events Awards & Awards Awards Finalists Announced See the full shortlist here: vist.ly/4z8fh Huge congratulations to all our amazing finalists !!🎊 Please join us on Friday 26 June for the most fun-filled event-industry summer party! Taking place at the iconic riverside setting of Evolution London Battersea Park, the ceremony is a wonderful afternoon of championing event success & celebrating the hard work and dedication of everyone involved. 🎫 BOOK YOUR TABLES 🎫 Book your tickets by 29 May to save with the Early Bird: vist.ly/4z8ff 📌 Handy quick-links: 👏 See all the finalists in the running - vist.ly/4z8fh 🐣 Get your Early Bird tickets - vist.ly/4z8ff 🎪 Find out more about the venue & timings - vist.ly/4z8fi #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

🚨 OPEN FOR ENTRIES - The London Venue & Catering Awards 2026 🚨 The awards that celebrate and champion the London's amazing caterers and incredible spaces are back for 2026 - be sure to be in the running and start your winning journey today! 👑Past winners include stellar titans and boutique superstars alike - see who took home the honours in 2025 🤔 What to Enter? Check out the 23 categories available for some inspiration: 🛟 Take advantage of our Early Bird Offer - sign up by 01 May to save: ❓Got questions? Drop the team a line: jonathan@globalconferencenetwork.co.uk ------- 📌 All you need to know in one handy list..... 🔎 Entry categories - vist.ly/4wkhp 🐣 Save with the Early Bird - vist.ly/4wkhf 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4wkhj 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️ Who's Judging? - vist.ly/4wkht ⏳ Entry Deadline - 5 p.m. Friday 05 June 🏆 Winners Revealed - Friday 20 November, Old Billingsgate #LVCA26 #LondonVenues #LondonCatering #Showcase

📣The Association Excellence Awards 2026 are open for entries! The 11th annual Association Excellence Awards champion & celebrate the vital work membership organisations do to bolster, amplify and support the markets they serve. Here is your chance to showcase to your stakeholders the award-winning work you have delivered over the past 12 months. 👀 Check out the 22 categories available to enter: vist.ly/4w4fa 🏆See who took home the honours last time and will be the ones to beat this year : vist.ly/4w4f9 🐣 Save with the Early Bird offer by signing up before 24th April : vist.ly/4w4fb ❓Got questions? Drop the team a line: jonathan@globalconferencenetwork.co.uk ------- 📌 Quick Links at your fingertips: 🔎 Entry categories - vist.ly/4w4fa 🐣 Save with the Early Bird - vist.ly/4w4fb 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4w4f8 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️ Who's Judging? - vist.ly/4w4fc ⏳ Entry Deadline - 5 p.m. Friday 29 May 🏆 Winners Revealed - Friday 13 November, Hilton London Bankside #AEA26 #AssociationExcellence #Showcase

FINAL REMINDER: ENTER TODAY ⏱️ A last reminder to submit your entries to the Conference & Events Awards & Awards Awards 2026 by the end of today. 📌 All you need to know, to hand: 📥Contact the team: jonathan@globalconferencenetwork.co.uk 🔎 Entry categories - vist.ly/4uddw 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4ude4 🎓 Who's Judging? - vist.ly/4ude7 📜Shortlist Announced - Thursday 16 April 🏆 Winners Revealed - Friday 26 June at Evolution London Battersea Park #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

ENTER today: Conference & Events Awards & Awards Awards ⏱️Only 3 working days to deadline day - don't forget to submit your entries by close of business on Tuesday 10th March! 📌 All you need to know, to hand: 🔎 Choose your entry categories (it's not too late!) - vist.ly/4txy4 ✍️ Let us know you're entering: vist.ly/4txxz 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4txy8 🎓 Who's Judging? - vist.ly/4txyc ⏳ Entry Deadline - 5p.m. Tuesday 10 March 📜Shortlist Announced - Thursday 16 April 🏆 Winners Revealed - afternoon Friday 26 June at Evolution London Battersea Park #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

🆘More time to enter Conference & Events Awards & Awards Awards .. ⏱️The deadline for entry is this Friday (27th Feb) but if you need more time, help is at hand! Simply complete the deadline extension form and take until Tuesday 10th March to finalise your submissions: vist.ly/4spwh 📌 Your entry quick-links: 🔎 Choose your entry categories - vist.ly/4spwk ✍️ Sign up for the deadline extension: vist.ly/4spwh 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4spwn 🎓 Who's Judging? - vist.ly/4spwp ⏳ Entry Deadline - 5p.m. Tuesday 10 March 📜Shortlist Announced - Thursday 16 April 🏆 Winners Revealed - afternoon Friday 26 June #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

📢 Entry deadline next week for the Conference & Events Awards & Awards Awards ➡️ Finalise your entry categories and complete your submissions here: vist.ly/4s9jy 📌 All you need to know:: 🔎 Choose your entry categories - vist.ly/4s9k5 ✍️ Complete an Intention to enter form: vist.ly/4s9ka 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4s9kd 🎓 Who's Judging? - vist.ly/4s9kg ⏳ Entry Deadline - Friday 27 February 📜Shortlist Announced - 16 April 🏆 Winners Revealed - afternoon Friday 26 June #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

👀 Looking back to last years' Conference & Events Awards and Awards Awards winners. Will they retain their titles or will your conference/event/venue/awards take the top spot? Still plenty time to polish your impressive entries...... Best New Conference / Event (up to 250 attendees) - KisacoResearch, Health Equity Congress @KisacoRes Best New Conference / Event (250-500 attendees) - The Hive Network, The CMX @theCMX Best New Conference / Event (over 500 attendees) - CloserStill Media, Women's Health Professional Care @WomensHealthPC Best Development of an Existing Conference / Event (up to 1200 attendees) - Professional Development Group, The Public Sector Cyber Security Conference 2025 (Government Events) @GovtEvents Best Development of an Existing Conference / Event (over 1200 attendees) - @ftlive FT Live, Fixed Income Events, ABS East 2024 Best Development of an Existing Awards Event - CILIP, the library and information association, Yoto Carnegies 2024 @CILIPinfo Best New Awards Event - Ultima Media, The Car Design News People Awards @CarDesignNews Best Longstanding Awards Event - Diversified UK & Europe, routeone Magazine Awards @routeoneteam Awards Event of the Year - Dezeen Awards @dezeen Most Versatile Venue - Novotel London West @NovotelLondonWest Best Venue Customer Service - The HAC @HAC_TheCompany Best Conference / Event Venue (up to 500 Theatre style) - RCP London Events @RCPVenue Best Conference / Event Venue (500-1200 Theatre Style) - Convene Sancroft, St. Paul's @Convene Best Conference / Event Venue (over 1200 theatre style) - Manchester Central @mcr_central Best Conference / Events Team (Venues) - Marylebone Cricket Club, Events & Experiences Team @HomeOfCricket Sustainability Award for Venues - The Venues Collection @TheVenuesCollec Best Event by an Agency - Emota, Shell Eco-marathon @shell_ecomar Best Association Event - BIBA, The BIBA Conference 2024 @BIBAbroker Best Event Series (up to 1000 attendees) - brand brewery, DHL Employee of the Year @uk_dhl Best Event Series (over 1000 attendees) - ITW - a techoraco brand, International Telecoms Week @ITW_Telecoms Best UK Conference / Event (up to 600 attendees) - DRPG, Nationwide Building Society Retail Leaders Summit 2024 @drpgroup Best UK Conference / Event (600-2000 attendees) - Shard Financial Media, Credit Strategy, Credit Week @Credit_Strategy Best UK Conference / Event (over 2000 attendees) - LegalTechTalk 2024 @LegalTechTalk Best Overseas Conference / Event (up to 1400 attendees) - Wonder, Visa Payments Forum Europe @Visa Best Overseas Conference / Event (over 1400 attendees) - Clarion Events, Affiliate Summit West @affiliatesummit Best Conference / Events Team (up to 12 Team members) - emap publishing, CONE Event Sales Team @emapPublishing Best Conference / Events Team (over 12 Team members) -FT Live, Fixed Income Events @ftlive Best Event Agency - Bray Leino Events @BrayLeinoEvents Event of the Year (up to 1200 attendees) - 1LoD, XLoD Global - London @Team_1LoD Event of the Year (over 1200 attendees) - DPW Amsterdam 2024 @DPWHQ 📌 All you need to know: 🔎 Choose your categories - vist.ly/4rgkz ✏️ complete an Intention to enter Form - vist.ly/4rgm9 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4rgmb ⏳ Entry Deadline - Friday 27 February 🎪 Winners Revealed - Friday 26 June, afternoon ceremony #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards

🥳CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EVENTS & THE TEAMS BEHIND THEM The Conference & Events Awards and Awards Awards 2026 - Open to entries from UK & international events businesses, agencies, venues, awards producers and in-house events teams; we’ve been championing and celebrating outstanding events of all shapes, sizes and styles for 16 years. Below are just some of our 2025 finalists, why not join the line-up this year and showcase your success! 📌 All you need to know about entering: 🔎 Choose your categories - vist.ly/4qmpe ✏️ complete an Intention to enter Form - vist.ly/4qmpd 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4qmpg 🎓 Judges - vist.ly/4qmpi ⏳ Entry Deadline - Friday 27 February 🎪 Winners Revealed - Friday 26 June, afternoon ceremony. #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

⏰ Secure your savings - Early Bird Entry Offer ends today! ⏳The reduced entry fee offer for the Conference & Events Awards & Awards 2026 ends today, 30 January - so sign up now! You'll still have until the entry deadline to finalise your submissions. ➡️ Check out the categories available to enter: vist.ly/4pqne 📌 All you need to know about entering: 💲 SAVE on each entry - complete an intention to enter form, to catch the early bird offer: vist.ly/4pqnh 🔎 Choose your categories - vist.ly/4pqni 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4pqnj 🎓 Judges - vist.ly/4pqnk ⏳ Entry Deadline - Friday 27 February 🎪 Winners Revealed - Friday 26 June, afternoon ceremony. #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

🎪 🏟️ 🏨 Is your venue the perfect setting for Events and Awards? If your answer is a resounding YES - here's a handy guide to the categories that might be ideal for you at the Conference & Events Awards and Awards Awards 2026........... ⭐ Best Conference / Event Venue - for the venue with first-class facilities, versatile spaces, excellent client feedback and fabulous attention to detail. ⭐ Best Event Caterer - NEW for 2026 - this will be awarded to the caterer that goes above and beyond for their customers. ⭐ Best Venue Customer Service - for venues who have strong relationships with their clients, consistently exceed expectations and receive amazing feedback. ⭐ Most Versatile Venue - awarded to the venue that demonstrates the ultimate in flexibility. ⭐ Sustainability Award for Venues - For venues / spaces that show a continued commitment to reducing their environmental footprint and effectively implementing sustainability policies. ⭐ Best Venue for Large Scale Events - A dedicated award to showcase the diversity and flexibility of venues capable of hosting the largest events. ⏳Don't forget, the Early bird Offer ends 30 January - so sign up soon! You'll still have until the entry deadline to finalise your submissions. 📌 All you need to know about entering: 💲 SAVE on each entry - complete an intention to enter form, to catch the early bird offer before it ends: vist.ly/4pgpm 🔎 Find out more about the categories - vist.ly/4pgpq 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4pgpr 🎓 Judges - vist.ly/4pgps ⏳ Entry Deadline - Friday 27 February 🎪 Winners Revealed - Friday 26 June, afternoon ceremony. #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs #VenueProfessionals

🎪 Do you run a fabulous Awards Event? Have you considered entering the Awards Awards and Conference & Events Awards 2026? Here's a handy guide to finding the right category for you....... ⭐ Awards Event of the Year - for the awards that outshine all the others. ⭐ Best Awards Event "on the night" - did your attendees rave about the event? Stellar catering? Outstanding host and entertainment? Amazing staging? ⭐ Best Longstanding Awards Event - one for Awards that have stood the test of time, going from strength to strength ⭐ Best Conference & Events Team - an opportunity to highlight the work of, and say thank you to, your amazing teams ⭐ Best Development of an Existing Awards Event - for awards that have evolved and grown, learning lessons and implementing new innovations. ⭐ Best Use of AI, Data or Technology - have you harnessed any of these to make a real impact on the delivery of a single event / portfolio of events or awards? ⏳Don't forget, the Early bird Offer ends 30 January - so sign up soon! You'll still have until the entry deadline to finalise your submissions. 📌 All you need to know about entering: 💲 SAVE on each entry - complete an intention to enter form, to catch the early bird offer before it ends: vist.ly/4pfny 🔎 Find out more about the categories - vist.ly/4pfn2 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4pfp3 🎓 Judges - vist.ly/4pfp4 ⏳ Entry Deadline - Friday 27 February 🎪 Winners Revealed - Friday 26 June, afternoon ceremony. #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

🙋 Wondering what would be the best category for you at the Conference & Events Awards and Awards Awards 2026? We're here to help! If you're an Association, Charity or Not-for-Profit - why not see if one of these would showcase your talents............ ⭐ Best Association / Charity Event - shine the spotlight on your signature event! ⭐ Event of the Year - do you think your event outshines all others? Then this is the category for you. ⭐ Best Event Series - if you run an epic portfolio of events then this could be for you. ⭐ Most Engaging & Creative Event - Did your ingenuity spark an amazing event, with great delegate engagement and feedback? Let us know about it ⭐ Best Conference & Events Team - an opportunity to highlight the work of, and say thank you to, your amazing teams ⭐ Awards Event of the Year - if your awards put pizzazz into the podium then this one's for you. ⭐ Best UK Conference or Event - does what it says on the tin! This one is for the outstanding UK & NI located conference or event. ⭐ Best Use of AI, Data or Technology - have you harnessed these to make a substantial and beneficial impact on delivery of a single event / portfolio of events or awards? Then enter this category. ➡️ Think your offering may be suited to a different category? There are also another 18 you can enter - Check out them out here: vist.ly/4pfcg ⏳Don't forget, the Early bird Offer ends 30 January - so sign up soon! You'll still have until the entry deadline to finalise your submissions. 📌 All you need to know about entering: 💲 SAVE on each entry - complete an intention to enter form, to catch the early bird offer before it ends: vist.ly/4pfck 🔎 Choose your categories - vist.ly/4pfcr 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4pfcu 🎓 Judges - vist.ly/4pfcx ⏳ Entry Deadline - Friday 27 February 🎪 Winners Revealed - Friday 26 June, afternoon ceremony. #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

⏰ Early Bird Entry Saving - don't miss out! Secure savings with the Early Bird offer on entries for the Conference & Events Awards & Awards Awards 2026. ⏳The reduced entry fee offer ends 30 January - so sign up soon! You'll still have until the entry deadline to finalise your submissions. ➡️ Check out the categories available to enter: vist.ly/4p6eb 📌 All you need to know about entering: 💲 SAVE on each entry - complete an intention to enter form, to catch the early bird offer: vist.ly/4p6ed 🔎 Choose your categories - vist.ly/4p6eg 📝 Entry Criteria - vist.ly/4p6ej 🎓 Judges - vist.ly/4p6en ⏳ Entry Deadline - Friday 27 February 🎪 Winners Revealed - Friday 26 June, afternoon ceremony. #ConfEventsAwards #AwardsAwards #EventProfessionals #EventProfs