The awards will take place at P&J Live in Aberdeen from 12noon - 3.30pm on Friday 8th December with the pre-lunch reception sponsored by Visit Aberdeenshire.
The awards day will be preceded by a fun informal networking event on the previous night, and local visits on the Thursday afternoon for early arrivals. We will incorporate an education session on the Friday morning and some well-being activities.
The ABPCO Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate industry best practice in association and not-for-profit conferences and events. They are an opportunity to showcase to your peers, and the wider industry the incredible work that is being undertaken in this sector, and the positive impact that it has.
Our categories for this year are:
• Best Event by an In-house PCO - sponsored by Harrogate Convention Centre
• Best Event by an Agency PCO - sponsored by Full Circle Events & Exhibitions Ltd
• Industry Supplier of the Year - sponsored by Soaring Worldwide
• Best Association Events Team - sponsored by Telford International Centre
• Rising Star - sponsored by Abstract Events
• Guiding Star
• Best EDI at a Conference - sponsored by London ExCeL
• Best Sustainable Conference - sponsored by Manchester Central
• Legacy and Impact Award - sponsored by SAGE ICC
• Best Partnership - sponsored by Memcom
• Outstanding Contribution - sponsored by ICC Birmingham
The submissions are now in, and being judged by a panel of professionals. As in previous years some will be voted by ABPCO members prior to, and on, the day of the awards.
The short-list will be announced on the 18th September.
We are keeping the ticket prices the same as last year - £35 ex VAT for members , £75 ex VAT for non-members.
We have secured special rates at local hotels, and with LoganAir and ScotRail - please see the details on the location page.
Please do consider our sponsorship opportunities. The packages can be seen here.
Our Sponsors
Featured Sponsors
Our Award Sponsors
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We have one more sponsorship available!
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Thanks to our ongoing ABPCO Industry Partners for their support
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Time
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Open to
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Event
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Location
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Thursday 7th December
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On arrival
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All
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Welcome coffee
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Hilton TECA
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2pm-4.30pm
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All
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Venue Show-round, or:
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P&J Live
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Excursion to City Centre
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From TECA
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3pm-4pm
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Executive
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Board Meeting
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Hilton TECA
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7pm-7.30pm
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First time attendees
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Welcome drinks and introductions
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Hilton TECA
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7.30pm-10pm
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All
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Taste of Aberdeen Networking Event
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Hilton TECA
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Friday 8th December
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7.30am – 8.15am
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All
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Optional exercise – yoga session
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Hilton TECA
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Optional exercise –
ABPCO 5k run
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TECA Complex
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8.45am-10.15am
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All
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Optional excursion – city centre tour
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From the Hilton front door
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9.30am-10.15am
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All
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Optional – P&J live Venue Visit
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P&J Live
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10.30am-11.30am
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All
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Education/Panel discussion
How will AI be integrated into the future events industry?
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P&J Live
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11.30am
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All
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Arrival reception
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Conference Suite 2A
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12.30pm
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All
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The Excellence Awards
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Conference Suite 2A
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3.30pm
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All
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Post event waiting area for transportation
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Hilton TECA
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Prices
Please find a list of tickets for this event below.
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Any non-member
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£90.00 |
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Member
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£42.00 |
Attendees
The following delegates are already attending this event.
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Ms Suzi Barnes
Winter Gardens Conference and Exhibition Centre
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Ms Sarah Byrne
Mosaic Events Ltd
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Ms Emma Duffy
Stroke Association
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Mrs Katherine Mansfield
Harrogate Convention Centre
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Ms Madalina Marincas
Opening Doors and Venues Ltd
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Ms Rebecca Towell
Full Circle Events & Exhibitions
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Organisation |
| Ms Clare Beach |
Azura Events |
| Mrs Sammy Connell |
NASUWT - The Teachers' Union |
| Mrs Helena Johnson |
ICC Wales |
| Mr Gordon Padmore |
Opening Doors & Venues Limited |
| Mrs Rose Padmore |
Opening Doors and Venues Ltd |
| Mrs Gemma Savage |
ICC Wales |
Delegate Terms and Conditions
All payments to be made in advance. Substitutions can be made up until the 1st December.