Emerging Business Events Award

This award recognises rising talent in the business events industry. Open to professionals with five or fewer years of experience, nominees must be peer-nominated and endorsed by two expert referees. The recipient will demonstrate leadership, drive, and a clear commitment to growth, excellence, and positive impact within the industry. This award complements the BEIA Outstanding Contribution to Business Events Award, which recognises individuals further along in their career journey.

Entry Criteria


The nominee must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

The nominee must be currently employed in New Zealand by an organisation operating in the business events industry.

The nominee has been working in the business events industry for more than 5 years.

Documents Required for Entry 
Nominees CV

Maximum of 2 pages and should include an overview of the nominee’s training and work experience within the industry.

Letters of Support

2 referees describing in particular the impact the nominee has had on the industry.

Completed Entry Form

All sections must be completed within the specified word counts to be applicable ensuring that all points are addressed.

Supporting Documentation

Evidence to support your entry:

 

Any three of the below (to be added to the end of the entry form) 

 

- Up to three images with photo credits listed if applicable

- Up to two videos (url link to video, total viewing time to not exceed three (3) minutes)

- Copies of media coverage (up to four pages long)

- Media evaluation (up to four pages long)

- Client references or testimonials (up to two pages long)

- Website analytics and social sharing (up to four pages long)

- Post-event report (up to four pages long)

- Marketing materials (up to four pages long)

- Weblinks (limit of two)

- Market research findings (up to four pages long)

Download the entry form to view the entry questions.

Submit your completed entry form through the 'SUBMIT AN ENTRY' button below.

Payment Terms:

One invoice will be issued for all entries submitted by the same person after the entry deadline.

Invoice payment will be due within three working days.

If you have completed all submissions ahead of the deadline and would prefer to receive your invoice earlier, please email thebizzies@theconferencecompany.com to arrange this.

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