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AEO People's Award

Entries need to be submitted by 22nd October 2026.

ops team

We want to hear how your team has gone above and beyond in planning and delivery, working together with innovation and impact to create exceptional event experiences. What makes your team stand out, and why do they deserve to be crowned 'Ops team of the year?'

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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sales teamWho’s been turning conversations into conversions? This award celebrates sales teams of any size who’ve shown outstanding teamwork, innovation, and commercial impact. What makes your team exceptional, and why should they be crowned Sales team of the Year?

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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messe

 

marketing team

We want to hear how your team has crafted standout campaigns, harnessed creativity, and delivered results that truly made an impact. What sets your team apart, and why should they be named 'Marketing team of the year?'

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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support teamThe 'Support team star player' of the year category  is relevant to those in; HR, finance, IT and administration at exec or management (or equivalent) level.

Please note, this award is open to execs and managers, or an equivalent level.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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The NEC

newcomer

Who has moved into the business events industry to be part of your team in the last 12 months and is exceeding expectations in their role? We want to hear about the rising stars with award-worthy achievements. What is their story and what have they achieved? Are they future leaders? Why do they deserve this award?

Please note, this award is open to execs and managers, or an equivalent level.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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excel

content managerThis award recognises an individual who has demonstrated exceptional courage and innovation in addressing environmental challenges. The recipient will have identified sustainability concerns, taken bold steps to implement innovative solutions and shared their learnings to inspire others.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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content managerThis award recognises a DEI champion that has brought about positive change and commitments to their business. Their initiatives will have had a lasting impact and fundamentally change the way the business operates.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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content exec

The 'Content exec of the year' may also be known as senior content exec, conference exec, content assistant, content or conference coordinator roles, or work in a supporting role.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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content managerThe 'Content manager of the year' may also be known as senior content manager, conference manager, conference producer, conference production manager roles, or work in a supporting role.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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The Good Eating Company

marketing exec

The 'Marketing exec of the year' may also be known as marketing assistant, marketing administrator, marketing coordinator, senior marketing exec or work in a supporting role.

It is also relevant to those who work in communications, PR, digital or social media roles as an exec, assistant or coordinator.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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ASP

marketing manager

The 'Marketing manager of the year' may also be known as senior marketing manager, an event marketing manager or work in a supporting role.

It is also relevant to those who work in communications, PR, digital or social media roles as a manager or senior manager.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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ops exec

The 'Ops exec of the year' may also be known as senior ops exec, projects exec, event operations exec, operations assistant, ops coordinator, or work in a supporting role.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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Creative Group
ops manager

The 'Ops manager of the year' may also be known as senior operations manager, project(s) manager, event operations manager, or work in a supporting role.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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Aztec Event Services

sales exec

The 'Sales exec of the year' may also be known as business development exec, account exec, senior sales exec, or work in a supporting role.

It is also relevant to assistants, administrators or coordinators in the ‘sales’ function.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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Flume logo

sales manager

The 'Sales manager of the year' may also be known as business development manager, account manager, senior sales manager, sales consultant, or work in a supporting role.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

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Business Design Centre  

 

Indomitable Spirit

The 'Indomitable Spirit' is for the shining star in your business who goes above and beyond the call of duty and exceeds all expectations?  We are looking for nominees who lift morale through the sheer power of their personality and positivity. 

Please note, this award is open to execs and managers, or an equivalent level.

Open to organisers, suppliers and venues

 

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AISuperuser

The AI Superuser is new for 2027, celebrating the individual making the smartest and most effective use of AI within their events business.

Open to Executive, Senior Executive, Manager and Senior Manager-level professionals across organisers, suppliers and venues, this award recognises those using AI in practical, innovative and impactful ways to drive real results.

Whether they’ve streamlined operations, transformed a campaign, improved the way events are delivered, created new opportunities or got their whole team on board, we’re looking for someone who has gone beyond simply experimenting with AI and is using it to solve real business challenges and deliver clear, measurable results.

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Testimonials

  • I think for us to actually champion the amazing people that work in this industry is to be hugely applauded and to be able to recognise the incredible talent that lives and breathes in our world is very important
    Lisa Tyson
    Deputy Managing Director, Aztec Event Services
  • It's the people that make the industry, without the hard work and determination from all of them we wouldn't have what we have today.
    Kane Thomas
    Commercial Director, Full Circle Events and Exhibitions
  • Everyone is doing such a good job in the industry that even being nominated was such a proud moment for me
    Daniel Burton
    Winner of Newcomer of the Year 2026
  • I’ve worked so hard to get to where I am and I wouldn’t be here without my team. I love being with my team and the events industry so this is a true recognition of all my hard work
    Karen Abarian
    Winner of Senior Marketing Manager of the Year 2026

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