The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has extended the
submission deadline for its 2025 miaList awards.
Originally due to close on 13 June, nominations will now be
accepted until 27
June, giving professionals in the UK’s business meetings and events industry an
extra two weeks to spotlight individuals or teams who have gone above and
beyond to drive organisational success.
This year, nominations are open across 15 categories -
the most ever in miaList history. Two new categories have
been introduced for 2025: Executive
Leader of the Year and Innovative
Chef of the Year, both of which will be presented at a
prestigious awards ceremony at The Belfry Hotel & Resort on Thursday 6
November.
The miaList is free to enter and open to everyone working in or
connected to the business events industry, with the exception of individual honours, which are only open to MIA members. For all team and initiative awards,
there will be an additional judging stage in which those shortlisted by the
panel will be subject to a weighted public vote.
Shonali
Devereaux, chief executive of the MIA, said: “It’s fantastic to see continued
enthusiasm following last year’s record-breaking participation. Every year, the
miaList showcases the incredible passion, talent and brilliant
work within our industry. With such a strong response already, it’s
clear that people are eager to celebrate those who make a real difference.
Extending the deadline gives even more time for these inspiring stories to be
shared.”
The awards will be presented after the trade
association’s MIA conference. Nominations will close at 23:59
on 27 June, and the shortlist will be announced on 24 July. To find out more
about the miaList, visit www.mia-uk.org/miaList.
The
full list of categories is:
- miaList Individuals (Members
only)
- Rising Star
- Events & Operations Team of the Year
- Sales & Marketing Team of the Year
- Destination Team of the Year
- Venue of the Year (Over 300 Delegates)
- Venue of the Year (Under 300 Delegates)
- Agency of the Year
- Supplier of the Year
- Event of the Year
- Initiative of the Year
- ESG
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- NEW: Innovative Chef of the Year
- NEW: Executive Leader of the Year
