The Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious 2025 miaList.
The miaList, which has been recognising inspiring individuals and teams since 2011, was open across a record 15 categories - the most in its history - in recognition of the breadth of excellence across the thriving business meeting and events sector.
The 2025 miaList individual finalists for the 10 available positions are:
- Amy Manton, The Delegate Wranglers
- Chelsea Rolfe, University of Leeds Conferences and Events
- Christine Ferris, Legacy Hotels & Resorts
- Claudia Platt, Radisson Hotel Group
- Christopher Jones, CCT Venues
- Deborah Collins, The Belfry Hotel & Resort
- Emma Johnston, The Venues Collection
- Gail Tomlinson-Short, Warwick Conferences
- Haley Woodman, Crowne Plaza Newcastle
- Kate Mullen, Whittlebury Park
- Lisa Morris, The Venues Collection
- Mark Field, Victory Services Club
- Nykeith Lee, National Museums Liverpool
- Ros Wilson, Edgbaston Stadium
- Sammy Connell, NASUWT - The Teachers' Union
- Sarah Simpson, The Milner York
- Sasha Dearden, BMA House
- Sigita Pjampite, Switch Hospitality Management
- Tia Goadby, Leonardo Hotels
- Tayyba Adeel, Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5
Outstanding professionals, students and apprentices who have been in the industry for less than a year will also be recognised under the Rising Star category, where Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be presented to celebrate exceptional emerging talent. The 2025 finalists include:
- Angie Cannavan, Inntel
- Evie Measom, Eventurous
- Fleur James, Lime Venue Portfolio
- Gabby Beetham, University of Leeds
- Katie Gallagher, Crowne Plaza Hotel Newcastle
- Kathryn Harrington, Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
- Lela Halil, The PS Events Group
- Michaela Best, Melia Hotels International
- Sasha Wright, Draycote Hotel and Whitefields Golf Club
- Scarlet Barker-Niland, The Belfry Hotel & Resort
The team and organisation-based categories will be opened to a public vote starting on 1 September, and will also be presented with bronze, silver, and gold honours to highlight the best contributions and inspiring success stories from across the sector.
Events & Operations Team of the Year
- Cavendish Venues
- Central Hall Westminster
- Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa
- Glaziers Hall
- ICC Wales
- Sheer Edge
- Whittlebury Park
Sales & Marketing Team of the Year
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter
- Glaziers Hall
- Marriott MCR - A Collective
- Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
- QEII Centre
- Searcys at 116 Pall Mall
- Silverstone
Destination Team of the Year
- Experience Oxfordshire Venues
- Meet in Wales
Venue of the Year (Over 300 Delegates)
- Celtic Manor Resort
- Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference
- Hinxton Hall Conference Centre
- ICC Wales
- Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
- Spaces at The Spine
- Silverstone
Venue of the Year (Under 300 Delegates)
- 116 Pall Mall
- Chester Zoo
- Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter
- Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate
- Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre
- Lumiere London Ltd
- The Parkgate Hotel
Agency of the Year
- Access Bookings Ltd
- Blackberry Events
- C2Events Ltd
- Canvas Events
- Eventurous
- Inntel
- Sheer Edge
Supplier of the Year
- Eventurous
- First Travel Solutions
- Glaziers Hall
- Leopold Marketing
- TranslateAble
Event of the Year
- Amway Founders Council - Principal. Global Events
- CUBO Summer Conference 2024: Innovative Practices: Unlocking the Future of University Commercial Services
- Dinner in the Aquarium
- East Midlands Elite Charity Event
- The One Global Unity Forum, Montenegro
- Unlocking our Full Potential
- Whittlebury Park x British Grand Prix
Initiative of the Year
- Edwards & Finn Consultancy Ltd
- First Travel Solutions
- LGH Hotels Management Ltd
- The Power of Events
ESG
- Access Bookings Ltd
- BMA House
- Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre
- Edgbaston Stadium
- Glaziers Hall
- Lime Venue Portfolio
- The De Vere Group
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- KERB
- Lumiere London
- NASUWT Events 2025
- Searcys at 116 Pall Mall
- Warwick Conferences
NEW FOR 2025: Innovative Chef of the Year
- Dean Cole, The Belfry Hotel & Resort
- Matthew Martins, Holiday Inn East Kilbride Kew Green Hotels
- Robert Pearce, Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate
NEW FOR 2025: Executive Leader of the Year
- Andy Barnsdale, The Milner York
- Billy Harris, Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre
- Jane Pinder, The University of Manchester
- Luke Balcombe, Crowne Plaza Hotel Newcastle
- Margaret Reeves, RefTech
- Paul Casement, Brighter
- Tori Ackling, Legacy Hotels
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