Thirty young event professionals were honoured at the first ever running of the CN30 under Thirty, which took place at Camm & Hooper’s Victorian Bath House, London, 30 October.
The CN30 under Thirty, in partnership with Cvent, marks the first time CN has ever run its own awards event.
Those acknowledged represented all corners of the industry, including agencies, corporates, and professional conference organisers.
CN30 winner Richard Davies, producer, drp, said: “It’s been a privilege to be valued and recognised by the people I work with. For me going forward it will be a boost for my career. It’s great that CN and Cvent have provided a platform for us.”
Chelsea Joyce, junior project manager, MCI UK, who was also recognised, added: “It’s a unique way for me to be recognised for the hard work that I’ve put in over the last year, and it’s great to meet peers of a similar age across the industry.”
A full gallery of images by partner Aniseed Photo cane be viewed here.
The class of 2017 are:
| Adas | Rudas | FIRST | Project manager |
| Alex | Hatton | Top Banana | Account executive |
| Ami | Coleman | Blue Hat Teambuilding | Head of event delivery |
| Annie | Metcalfe | Clear Partners | Head of operations |
| Ben | Gamble | Shout About London | Co-founder |
| Catrina | Da Silva | Banks Sadler | Senior project manager |
| Chantelle | Morris | Off Limits Corporate Events | Client event executive |
| Chelsea | Joyce | MCI UK | Junior project manager |
| Claire | Walmsley | Dods | Head of diversity & inclusion events |
| Drew | Forshaw | Capita Travel and Events | Registration team manager |
| Ellen | Shaw | WRG Creative Communications | Account manager |
| Hatty | Grant | Royal Society of Medicine | Assistant events team manager |
| Helen | Simpson | The Emerging Payments Association | Marketing and events director |
| Heather | Sharp | Ashfield Meetings & Events and SPARK THINKING | Account director |
| Joanna | Axinte | Future Leaders Club | Head of futurize events |
| Luke | Thomas | Penguins | Junior production manager |
| Madalina | Marincas | Opening Doors & Venues | Project administrator [Aspiring PCO] |
| Oliver | Barton | The Royal Society of Medicine | Events coordinator |
| Rebecca | Pryjdun | NYS Corporate | Account manager |
| Rebecca | George | NYS Corporate | Events executive |
| Richard | Davies | drp | Producer |
| Rui | Cruz Alves | TFI Group | Project manager |
| Sian | Smith | Sledge | Account director |
| Sian | Downes | Street Soccer Scotland | Head of marketing and corporate events |
| Sophie | Darbon | Penguins | Project executive |
| Steph | Eayrs | Story Events Ltd | Managing director – Story Bespoke |
| Hannah | Luffman | Unicorn Events Ltd | Managing director |
| Stephanie | Aviss | Avenue Events South Limited | Project manager |
| Victoria | Walkden | Grass Roots Meetings & Events | Account manager |
| Victoria | Grantham | Inntel | Meetings and events team leader |
The winners and their organisations took to Twitter to share the moment.
Great evening celebrating #CN30 at the @VBathhouse @Conference_News @richdaviess @lukeht_ @drpgroup #eventprofs #incentiveprofs #groupeffort pic.twitter.com/AlczifvLIG
— Event Management (@PenguinsEvents) October 30, 2017
Congratulations to #eventprofs Drew and the team at @NYSCorporate who all won places in @Conference_News CN30 Under Thirty #CN30 #awards pic.twitter.com/H8JE4TpswH
— CapitaTravel&Events (@CapTravelEvents) October 31, 2017
Our team are off to @VBathhouse for @Conference_News #CN30 massive congrats to Sophie Darbon and @lukeht_ #eventprofs #Penguins pic.twitter.com/ic5ngvEM5w
— Event Management (@PenguinsEvents) October 30, 2017
Thanks for the recognition @Conference_News and for a lovely evening! In great company there with @HannahLuffman ?? #CN30 #eventprofs pic.twitter.com/Osn9nzzlEe
— Rui Cruz Alves (@viewfromlastrow) October 30, 2017
Proud moment for @MCI_UK one of our finest, Chelsea, is recognised by @Conference_News as one of the industries top 30 Under 30 #eventprofs pic.twitter.com/OWP4T9oglV
— Matt Davenport (@Matty_Davenport) October 30, 2017
Here he is….Top B Account Exec Alex Hatton, one of the very worthy winners of @Conference_News #CN30 Under Thirty https://t.co/kGfJt1RJ1R pic.twitter.com/72sNzYhNmQ
— Top Banana (@WeAreTopBanana) October 30, 2017
Well done @richdaviess ?#CN30 @conference_news #eventprofs #events pic.twitter.com/qxUfagtaZB
— Emily Johnson (@emilyjohnnno) October 30, 2017
