Nominations
have opened for the 2023 miaList as the Meetings Industry Association (mia)
shines a spotlight on the sector’s talent for its 13th consecutive
year.
Celebrating
inspirational individuals, initiatives, and teams, the miaList showcases the
best of the sector and recognises those who go above and beyond the call of
duty to make their organisation a success.
New
for this year, a dedicated Agency of the Year will accompany the existing
Supplier of the Year and Venue of the Year titles. The mia will also be championing
the next generation with an all-new Star of the Future category.
Returning
titles, which will continue to be recognised at the ceremony at Park Plaza
Victoria London on 6 October, include dedicated Team of the
Year awards for those in Events & Operations, Sales & Marketing, as
well as those representing Destinations. Having been introduced last year,
accolades for Best Innovation, Sustainability initiative and Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion initiative will also return.
Anyone who is working within or that is
associated with the UK’s business meetings and events industry is eligible to
be nominated for a spot on the prestigious list. It is free to nominate someone
to be recognised on the miaList’ coveted roll of honor, where their names will
forever be cemented amongst those that have been leading the sector since 2012.
All
nominations will be assessed by an panel of judges, from emerging stars
to industry stalwarts spanning all corners of the sector.
There
will also be an additional judging stage for all team and initiative awards,
where those shortlisted by the panel will be subject to a weighted public vote.
Kerrin
MacPhie, chief executive of the mia, said: “The launch of the miaList is always
one of the most exciting times in the mia calendar, and we’re eager to see who
the 2023 cohort of industry champions will be when they’re added to our coveted
roll of honour later this year.
“In
what is its 13th year, to be recognised on the miaList is a truly
prestigious achievement and we now encourage the sector to put forward
nominations from all roles, whether client-facing or making things happen
behind-the-scenes. It provides the perfect opportunity for organisations to
recognise the efforts and achievements of their team and is always so greatly
received by those who are nominated, shortlisted and beyond.”
Full
details and application forms can be found here. Completed forms must be submitted by 5pm
on 23 June.
