The Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) has revealed the winners for its 2022 miaList.
Showcasing both inspirational individuals as well as teams, the miaList recognises those who go above and beyond the call of duty and play an instrumental role in making their organisation a success.
The 2022 miaList took place at Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 17 November after the mia’s REIGNITE conference.
Awards were presented for ‘Sustainability’, ‘Innovation’, ‘Venue of the Year’ and Supplier of the Year’, which were new categories for 2022.
Individual winners
The 10 individual names featured on the 2022 miaList included:
1) Luke Balcombe, Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter
2) Clare Barnbrock, Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre
3) Mark Collins, Manchester Central
4) Alistair Graham, emc3
5) Katie Niland, The Belfry Hotel and Resort
6) Mike Palmer, The Studio Leeds
7) Charlotte Podlewska, Conference Leeds
8) Georgia Suttie, Agiito
9) Andrew Syson, The Studio Leeds
10) Michael Ward, Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
Additional wins
Belfast secured the Destination Team of the Year for its “genuine long-term strategy that is totally aligned with Northern Ireland’s economic growth objectives and created impressive results.”
The Sales and Marketing Team of the Year title was presented to Whittlebury Park for demonstrating “enthusiasm and team spirit that really shined through making them a market leader.”
Manchester Central won the Events and Operations Team of the Year for demonstrating “clear deliverables, great team spirit and feedback” particularly when joining forces to repurpose the events venue back from being the temporary NHS Nightingale North West Hospital.
The Venue of the Year title was awarded to The Belfry Hotel and Resort, for its “strong approach to hospitality and significant pride in its product”, while the Supplier of the Year was taken home by The Events Company for being an “imaginative, creative team that adapts to deliver memorable events for its clients whatever the budget.”
The Innovation award was secured by NewcastleGateshead Initiative for its ‘Tyne to get back to business’ campaign that brought the city together to “shine a spotlight on business tourism and excellence across the entire destination.”
Wyboston Lakes Resort won the Sustainability Award for its “ongoing commitment and achievements that have impacted all aspects of its business as well as their approach to sharing best practice.”
Commenting on the wins, Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the mia, said: “Our congratulations go to all those who secured a place on our 2022 miaList.
“It has been truly incredible commending some of the most inspiring talent that we have working in our wonderful sector as well as recognising the great innovative work that continues behind the scenes to drive the capabilities of our industry.”
