TOMORROW'S TALENT

Tomorrow’s Talent, run in partnership with M&IT, is designed to champion up-and-coming UK event professionals

Thank you to everyone that took the time to submit a nomination this year. After a record-breaking number of entries, say hello to our 2023 winners! A huge congratulations to:

Laura Pike, senior project manager, DRPG
Becca Shinner, events officer, Alzheimer's Research UK
Harriet Warren, team leader - venue find, Reed & Mackay
Lucrezia Manzo, conferences & events co-ordinator, Regent's Conferences & Events
Alex Chesters, director/founder, Palace Events
Jenna Border, senior account manager, DRPG
Ella Wilson, venue finding specialist, Ace Bookings
Malcolm Farrell-Mitchell, senior business development manager, UK & Europe, Business Events Perth
Amy Woodthorpe, managing director, Venues For Business T/A Search & Source
Jessica Hobday, co-founder, VBX Events

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The winners will receive a number of benefits throughout the year, designed to help them raise their profile in the meetings, events, and incentives industry. If you'd like to nominate yourself or a colleague for Tomorrow's Talent 2024, applications will open towards the end of this year - so watch this space!

THE NOMINATION PROCESS

All entrants will be assessed by our esteemed panel of judges for their achievements to date, ability to face challenges, drive, ambition and engagement with the wider industry.

The 10 most promising entrants will receive a host of benefits throughout the year.

Planners can either nominate themselves OR be nominated by an industry friend or colleague. Nominations can be made in writing OR via video submission. To qualify, the nominee must:

Be based in the UK
Hold a full-time position as a meeting or events planner/buyer
Be aged 30 or under OR have only worked for up to three years in the industry

THE PRIZE

Celebratory lunch
Personal profiling opportunities through M&IT and The Meetings Show
VIP attendance at The Meetings Show
The opportunity to participate in a future talent-themed education session at The Meetings Show
The opportunity to join The Meetings Show Advisory Board meetings

MEET THE JUDGES

Leigh Cowlishaw
Managing Partner
Black Box Partnerships

Paul Harvey
Editor
M&IT

Patrick Delaney
Managing Partner
SoolNua

Gracia Kabongo
2019 Winner
Events Manager
The Wates Group

Priya Narain
Co-Founder
Event First Steps

Gabby Austen-Browne
Founder
Diversity Alliance

"I remember sitting over my application and being nervous to click that big submit button. I had no expectations of ever being considered as a winner, but it has absolutely changed my professional life! I’ve also met some amazing people and made some wonderful friends."
Ash Rowe, 2019 winner

“Being part of Tomorrow’s Talent helped keep me visible in the industry whilst I was job hunting. The job market has been incredibly competitive, so making sure my name was out there in industry press was so helpful.”
Rachael Kenny, 2020 winner

“To be listed as 1 of 10 of the UK’s rising stars in the events industry is pretty mind-blowing! Being a Tomorrow’s Talent winner is more than just your name on a list, you become part of a like-minded community of ambitious event professionals and it encourages you to step beyond your comfort zone and continue reaching for the stars!”
Charli Briggs, 2021 winner