Published by Neil ThompsonNominations have opened for the 2023 miaList as the Meetings Industry Association (mia) shines a spotlight on the sector’s finest talent for its thirteenth consecutive year.
Celebrating inspirational individuals, initiatives, and teams, the miaList showcases the best of the sector and recognises those who go above and beyond the call of duty to make their organisation a success.
New for this year, a dedicated Agency of the Year will accompany the existing Supplier of the Year and Venue of the Year titles. The mia will also be championing the next generation with an all-new Star of the Future category.
Returning titles, which will continue to be recognised at the ceremony at Park Plaza Victoria London on 6 October, include dedicated Team of the Year awards for those in Events & Operations, Sales & Marketing, as well as those representing Destinations. Having been introduced last year, accolades for Best Innovation, Sustainability initiative and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative will also return.
Anyone who is working within or that is associated with the UK’s business meetings and events industry is eligible to be nominated for a spot on the prestigious list. It is free to nominate someone to be recognised on the miaList’ coveted roll of honor, where their names will forever be cemented amongst those that have been leading the sector since 2012.
All nominations will be assessed by an expert panel of judges, from emerging stars to industry stalwarts spanning all corners of the sector.
There will also be an additional judging stage for all team and initiative awards, where those shortlisted by the panel will be subject to a weighted public vote.
Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the mia, said: “The launch of the miaList is always one of the most exciting times in the mia calendar, and we’re eager to see who the 2023 cohort of industry champions will be when they’re added to our coveted roll of honour later this year.
“In what is its thirteenth year, to be recognised on the miaList is a truly prestigious achievement and we now encourage the sector to put forward nominations from all roles, whether client-facing or making things happen behind-the-scenes. It provides the perfect opportunity for organisations to recognise the efforts and achievements of their team and is always so greatly received by those who are nominated, shortlisted and beyond.”
Full details and application forms can be found here. Completed forms must be submitted by 5pm on 23 June.
