The wait is over – the M&IT Awards 2025 takes place tonight (Friday 19 September) at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, bringing together the very best of the events industry for the glitziest night in the calendar.
Widely regarded as the networking night of the year, the M&IT Awards unites every corner of the sector to celebrate and reward excellence with an evening of elegance, glamour and connection.
“It’s going to be absolutely fantastic tonight,” said M&IT editor Paul Harvey. “It’s the Oscars of our industry after all: everyone's favourite event of the year, the social event of the year, the networking event of the year, the glitziest, most glamorous event of the year.
“This is the room where decision-makers, change-makers, and future collaborators meet, talk business, and shape what’s next. With brands like Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Abu Dhabi Tourism, Avanti West Coast, Eventurous and Melia Hotels International already confirmed, the buzz is huge.
“With incredible, red carpet-worthy outfits and THE Vernon Kay from the telly as our host, don’t just hear about it – be in the room where the real conversations (and deals) happen.”
More than 700 of the industry’s finest will gather tonight, with nearly 100 of them waiting to find out if they’ve won one of the 18 awards being handed out, including the brand new M&IT Editor’s Award and the coveted M&IT Personality of the Year.
The evening kicks off with a champagne reception, followed by a three-course dinner, live entertainment (including Events R Talented winner Holly Ritchie) and the highly anticipated awards ceremony. As ever, the night will also raise funds for the industry’s charity foundation, Meeting Needs, through its silent auction and table raffle prize draw.
“The lovely thing about the awards is that it's all your favourite people all in one room together. So, it is a bit like a wedding,” said Danielle Bounds, winner of M&IT Personality of the Year in 2024.
“Representing Alton Towers Resort at the M&IT Awards is always a real privilege… There’s a genuine sense of community in the room and it’s inspiring to be surrounded by so much passion and creativity,” added Karen Johnson, Alton Towers.
“We attend the awards because it is a once-a-year opportunity to be in the same room as, and catch up with, all our industry colleagues and peers,” said Brad Davies, KDM.
“We love the M&IT Awards and have been going for many years now – it's always such a good fun night seeing old and new faces,” added Vicky Gardner, ZiaBia.
There are still a handful of tickets left for tonight – don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Book now at www.mitawards.co.uk.
