The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) proudly announced the winners of the highly anticipated miaList 2024 during a vibrant ceremony held last night in Liverpool. This event celebrated the exceptional individuals, organizations, and teams that embody excellence in the business meetings and events sector.
This year’s competition was intense, reflecting a remarkable year of record-breaking nominations. Industry peers gathered at the Hilton Liverpool City Centre, following the annual miaSummit, to honor the outstanding talent that drives the sector forward. The celebratory atmosphere highlighted the achievements, skills, and contributions of these remarkable nominees.
A particularly poignant moment of the evening was the presentation of the Special Recognition Award to Figen Murray, a relentless advocate for public safety following the tragic loss of her son in the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack. Figen’s commitment to implementing Martyn’s Law aims to deter potential threats in public spaces, showcasing her determination to make a lasting impact in the community.
miaList 2024 Winners
The following individuals were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the meetings industry:
- Becky Andrews – Pavilions of Harrogate
- Ash Brown – Grand Hotel Brighton
- Jenner Carter – Lime Venue Portfolio
- Christie Gaskin – Hilton Birmingham Metropole
- Jo Lake – Brighter
- Rekah Lyons – Belfry Hotel & Resort
- Clair O’Mara – Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport
- Francesca Pacinella – Barbican
- Amy Phillips – ICC Wales
- Aziza Yessi – Mercure Manchester Piccadilly
Special Awards
The event also recognized standout projects and initiatives within the industry:
- Rising Star Award: Rose Griffiths – emc3
- Event of the Year: Worldspan – Project Sunflower
- Campaign of the Year: Valor Hospitality – Valorfest 2024
- Best New Initiative: The Venues Collection – Made Without Dairy Desserts Menu
- Destination Team of the Year: Liverpool Convention Bureau
- Sales & Marketing Team of the Year: Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre
- Event & Operations Team of the Year: Brighter (part of Clarity Business Travel)
- Venue of the Year (Under 300 delegates): Victory Services Club
- Venue of the Year (Over 300 delegates): Whittlebury Park
- Agency of the Year: Eventurous
- Supplier of the Year: Eventurous
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award: Fast Forward 15
- Sustainability Award: Eventurous
In a groundbreaking addition to the miaList’s 14-year legacy, a fundraising raffle was held during the event, raising an impressive £3,860 for La Salle Hotel School. This initiative supports the school’s mission to empower young individuals by developing facilities designed to foster excellence in the hospitality industry.
This year’s miaList not only showcases remarkable talent but also highlights the industry’s commitment to innovation, diversity, and sustainability, setting a high standard for the future.
MIA chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, said: “On behalf of the MIA I would like to congratulate all those who have secured a place on the 2024 miaList. It is a truly remarkable achievement as they have joined a very prestigious roll of honour and a legacy of sector excellence that serves as an inspiration to us all.
“I would like to extend my thanks to our event partners and sponsors as well as our panel of judges who had the unenviable job of determining who should be the finalists and the eventual winners of this year’s miaList. Thanks to the unprecedented level of nominations, it really was no easy task to determine who was most worthy of a place this year.”
The miaList nominees were evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry experts, featuring Caroline Dawson from iVvy, Mark Green from the QEII Centre, Heledd Williams from Event Wales, Jon Kelly from Meet & Potato, Jason Gutteridge from Venue Directory, Leo Lloyd from Leopold Marketing, Robert Kenward from Jigsaw Talent Solutions, Caroline Medcalf from XSEM, Katie Niland from The Belfry Hotel & Resort, and Richard Waddington from the Event Apprenticeships Advisory Board.
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