The
Meetings Industry Association (mia) celebrated
the talent in the events industry in a glitzy award ceremony.
More
than 250 event professionals, including planners, suppliers and venues,
gathered at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole to enjoy the miaList 2022 awards,
following the mia REIGNITE Conference.
The
10 individual names featured on the 2022 miaList were:
- Luke Balcombe, Crowne Plaza
Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter who impressed the judges with how
he has supported both his team and the wider goals of the hotel as it recovered
from the pandemic.
- Clare Barnbrock, Edgbaston Park
Hotel & Conference Centre was commended for going above and
beyond her role and for being a great example of a leader continually thinking
about the wider team and their future over herself.
- Mark Collins, Manchester Central
was recognised for being an outstanding ambassador and having a high-quality
approach to every aspect of the industry.
- Alistair Graham, emc3
secured a place for being an inspiring business leader focused on investing in
and building a strong team.
- Katie Niland, The Belfry Hotel &
Resort stood out as being a highly competent and well regarded
member of the team as well as being an inspiring leader.
- Mike Palmer, The Studio Leeds
impressed the judges with his highly infectious enthusiasm and commitment to
the venue regularly going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Charlotte Podlewska, Conference
Leeds was recognised for her enthusiastic commitment to working
with industry peers and partners across the city to help organisers deliver
exceptional events that delegates will remember.
- Georgia Suttie, Agiito
was commended for her energetic, confident, competent leadership qualities and
being an inspiring role model for others to follow.
- Andrew Syson, The Studio Leeds
secured a place for exuding the qualities of being the ultimate team player taking
on additional responsibilities outside of his comfort zone to support the
business.
- Michael Ward, Crowne Plaza Stratford
Upon Avon impressed judges with his passion
and enthusiasm and his ability to connect with the various disciplines across
the organisation to consistently deliver.
Belfast
secured the Destination
Team of the Year for its genuine
long-term strategy that is totally aligned with Northern Ireland’s economic
growth objectives and created impressive results.
The
Sales and Marketing Team
of the Year title was presented to Whittlebury Park for
demonstrating enthusiasm and team spirit that really shined through making them
a market leader.
Manchester
Central won the Events and
Operations Team of the Year for demonstrating clear
deliverables, great team spirit and feedback particularly when joining forces
to repurpose the events venue back from being the temporary NHS Nightingale
North West Hospital.
The
Venue of the Year
title was awarded to The Belfry Hotel & Resort, for their strong approach
to hospitality and significant pride in their product while the Supplier of the Year was
scooped by The Events Company for being an imaginative, creative team that
adapts to deliver memorable events for its clients whatever the budget.
The
crown for Innovation was secured by NewcastleGateshead Initiative for their multifaceted
‘Tyne to get back to business’ campaign that brought the city together to shine
a spotlight on business tourism and excellence across the entire destination.
Wyboston
Lakes Resort scooped the Sustainability
Award for its ongoing
commitment and achievements that have impacted all aspects of their business as
well as their approach to sharing best practice.
Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive
of the mia said: “Our congratulations go to all those who secured a place on
our 2022 miaList. It has been truly incredible commending some of the most
inspiring talent that we have working in our wonderful sector as well as
recognising the great innovative work that continues behind the scenes to drive
the capabilities of our industry.”
MiaList nominees were assessed
by an esteemed panel of industry experts, including Anna Abdelnoor of isla,
Chris Skeith of the AEO, Emma Cartmell of CHS Group, Felicia Asiedu of Cvent
Europe, Jess Southworth of Hotel Football, John Kelly of Meet & Potato, Leo
Lloyd of Hybab and Leopold Marketing, Michael Hirst of the Event Industry Board
and Neil Thompson of Delegate Wranglers.
A desire to travel led Holly Patrick to the business meetings and events world and she’s never looked back. Holly takes a particular interest in event sustainability and creating a diverse and inclusive industry. When she’s not working, she can be found rolling skating along Brighton seafront listening to an eclectic playlist, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Sean Paul, and Arooj Aftab.
