The Association of
British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has announced the final call for submissions for its 10th Anniversary ABPCO Excellence Awards.
Industry
professionals and organisations are encouraged
to submit their entries before the closing date of 31st July.
The ABPCO
Excellence Awards, which are due to take place on 8th December at
P&J Live in Aberdeen, recognise the best practices, innovation, and
creativity demonstrated by professionals in organising and delivering successful events,
conferences, and meetings not just for associations but also the
not-for-profit sector.
Categories for entry:
This year's awards
feature various categories that showcase the diverse expertise of PCOs,
their suppliers and peers:
- Best
Event by an In-house PCO (ABPCO members only) - sponsored by Harrogate
Convention Centre
- Best
Event by an Agency PCO (ABPCO members only) - sponsored by Full Circle
Events & Exhibitions Ltd
- Industry
Supplier of the Year (ABPCO members only) – sponsored by Soaring Worldwide
- Best
Association Events Team (Open to all, including non-members) - sponsored
by Telford International Centre
- Rising
Star (Open to all, including non-members) - sponsored by Abstract Events
- Guiding
Star (Open to all, including non-members)
- Best
EDI at a Conference (Open to all, including non-members)
- Best
Sustainable Conference (Open to all, including non-members) - sponsored by
Manchester Central
- Legacy
and Impact Award (Open to all, including non-members) - sponsored by SAGE
ICC
- Best
Partnership (Open to all, including non-members)
- Outstanding
Contribution (ABPCO members only)
Entering the ABPCO
Excellence Awards offers numerous advantages to both individuals and organisations. It provides a unique platform to
gain recognition for hard work, dedication, and ingenuity. The awards offer an
opportunity to showcase successes and set new standards of excellence within
the industry. Winners of these awards gain both visibility and credibility, whilst their achievements will be acknowledged by the entire conference and
events community.
To submit entries
for the ABPCO Excellence Awards 2023, visit the official awards website at https://www.abpco.org/events/abpco-excellence-awards-2023. Participants will find comprehensive
details about the categories, criteria, and submission guidelines on the
website. The entry process is straightforward, allowing all to showcase their talents and contributions
effectively.
Sponsorship packages are still available – details are
available via https://www.abpco.org/userfiles/files/ABPCO%20Sponsorship%20Opportunities%202023%20%26%202024%20-%20FINAL%20210623.pdf
The annual awards ceremony on 8th December will
be preceded by a morning of education as well as networking opportunities the
night before.
