The deadline has been
extended for applications to the 2024 Tomorrow’s Talent programme, The Meetings
Show's initiative to champion up-and-coming meeting and event planners.
Entries will be
reviewed by a panel of industry professionals who will select the 10 most
promising entrants to receive a series of opportunities throughout the year
ahead and have their profiles raised within the industry.
Winning Tomorrow’s Talent has had a positive impact on
the careers of those who have been awarded the title since the initiative
started in 2019, helping to raise their profile and presenting opportunities
for promotions and new roles.
Sarah
Zarywacz, winner of Tomorrow’s Talent in 2022, said: “The awards are a
great way to champion those going above and beyond in their careers to support
wider industry progression so being part of this network is not only an honour
but also really inspiring.”
Rachael Kenny,
winner in 2020, said Tomorrow’s Talent was great for ‘opening more doors and
creating lasting connections’ and urged more event professionals to put
themselves forward.
Jack
Marczewski, portfolio event director of The Meetings Show, TEAMS Europe and
Business Travel Show Europe, said: “We’re pleased to have received so many applications
to Tomorrow’s Talent 2024 since we opened for entries in December. However, we’re
aware it has been a busy time as people return to work after the festive break
so we felt an extension to the end of the month would allow more event
professionals to enter.
“We
can’t wait to celebrate up-and-coming talent and we know that winning can boost
careers and profiles within the industry, so would urge anyone who fits the
criteria to submit their applications now.”
Full
benefits for the 10 winners will include attendance at a celebratory lunch;
personal profiling opportunities through M&IT and The Meetings Show; VIP
attendance at The Meetings Show 2024; the chance to participate in a future
talent-themed education session as part of The Meetings Show’s
content programme; and the opportunity to join The Meetings Show Advisory Board
meetings.
Each winner will also
be offered a free place on The Complete Sustainable Events Course and one
winner will also be given the chance to work with a Women in Exhibitions mentor
through a partnership between WiE and The Meetings Show.
Applications
for Tomorrow’s Talent now close on 31 January 2024. Planners can either
nominate themselves or be nominated by an industry colleague, with nominations
to be made in writing OR via video submission, to an agreed set of criteria.
To
nominate yourself or a colleague visit https://www.themeetingsshow.com/tomorrows-talent
