Best Newcomer Shannon Mooney , Nineteen Group One to watch – a positive team player with a desire to develop and grow . Her contribution across multiple platforms and methods has been a real asset to the success of the shows and the business . Silver winner : Gaby Mendes , Talk Twenties
Best Operations Team CloserStill Media Operations Team Nineteen live shows in 11 weeks across six countries is admirable . To successfully manage and deliver these events to the high standard , with such a relative small team , is extremely impressive . Silver winner : dmg events ( UK ) Ltd Operations Team
Best Organiser Salesperson Matthew Barlow , Easyfairs Good use of data to target sales and for audience attendance - a smart approach . Matthew has clearly has earned the trust of his clients and building a capable team underneath him is always a sign of good leadership . Silver winner : Harry Norman , CloserStill Media
Best Event Director Adrien Boulongne , CloserStill Media A consistent high achiever and not just as an individual but as a team player , mentor and motivator . Working across three show in two countries , and truly recognises the importance of creating great partnerships . Silver winner : Matthew Mein , Hyve Group
Event Tech of the Year PSP Exhibitions PSP has shown it truly understands the needs of the organiser by creating , from scratch , a brand new offering that shows longevity even when events are back in person . Silver winner : ShowShoppa
Best International Venue Paris Expo Porte de Versailles A huge redevelopment including new and refurbished halls , hotels , rooftop farm and restaurants , all designed by international architects means this is now one of the world ’ s most organiser friendly venues , with impressive commitments to sustainability and diversity and inclusion . Silver winner : Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
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