Trade association beam has announced the finalists for its inaugural 2026 beam
awards which recognise 'exceptional leadership,
innovation, and collaboration across the industry.’
The finalists across five categories are:
Agency Leader of the Year:
- Anna
Snoep - Inntel
- Nick
Scott - arrangeMY
- Joanne Wilson - ACE
Bookings General Manager of the Year:
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Ioannis Koletakis - Novotel London West
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Sally Beck - Royal Lancaster London
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Varun Shetty - The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Collaboration of the Year:
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Inspiring Leadership’s Annual Conference - Blackberry Events and The National
Association of Head Teachers
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Inntel’s Instant Book Function - Inntel and Venuedirectory
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Neurodiversity in Events Checklist - EICC, Welcome Brain, ABPCO, Azura, Meet
Cambridge and RCPsych
Spirit of beam (exclusive to beam members):
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Andrew Deakin - Conference Care
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Deborah Collins - The Belfry Hotel & Resort
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Danny Yates - Clermont Hotel Group
Chris Peacock Young Champion of Change Award:
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Andriana Kyriakaki - Novotel London West
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Sarah Lee - arrangeMY
Winners will be revealed at beam’s Gala Dinner in the Masters
Suite at The Belfry on 30 January.
Louisa Watson, chair of beam, the association for the business events, accommodation and meetings sector, said: “The calibre of
nominations across every category was exceptional, showcasing real
collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence across our
industry.
“The Spirit of beam Award was especially compelling, with
nominees clearly demonstrating a deep understanding of, and alignment with, the
association’s values. It was both inspiring and incredibly difficult to judge,
with each submission telling a powerful story of leadership and impact.”
