2026 beam Awards

2026 beam Awards

We are excited to announce the newly expanded beam Awards, celebrating the best and brightest in the business events, accommodation, and meetings sector. Our awards program has grown from the successful Chris Peacock Young Champion of Change Award to recognise the incredible talent and collaboration across our industry.

This year, we’re honouring those who embody excellence, leadership, and innovation at every level. Join us as we celebrate the people and teams who are setting new standards and shaping the future of our industry.

Categories

  • Agency Leader of the Year
  • General Manager of the Year
  • Collaboration of the Year
  • Spirit of beam*
  • Chris Peacock Young Champion of Change Award

*The Spirit of beam Award is open exclusively to beam members. We welcome nominations for anyone in the industry for all other categories.

Key Dates

  • Entries Open: September 9, 2025

  • Entry Deadline: 5:00 PM, 3 November, 2025

  • Finalists Announced: November 2025

  • Winners Announced: January 30, 2026, at the annual beam Gala Dinner in The Masters Suite at The Belfry.

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The Chris Peacock Young Champion of Change

This award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their team, company or industry, demonstrating great achievements and initiative in their early career, showing exceptional promise and great future leadership skills.

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Agency Leader of the Year

This award recognises an agency professional who, in the last 12 months, demonstrated exceptional leadership that positively impacted their team, clients, and the wider industry. This award is open to any agency leader in the industry.

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General Manager of the Year

This award honours those who inspire through action – creating exceptional environments for guests, cultivating inclusive and motivated teams, and driving meaningful change in the events and hospitality community. This award is open to any general manager in the industry.
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Collaboration of the Year

This award recognises a partnership or project in the last 12 months that delivered tangible results through meaningful collaboration across the events, meetings, or accommodation sectors. This award is open to any industry members.

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Spirit of beam

The Spirit of beam Award celebrates an individual who truly embodies the values and ethos of beam. This award recognises someone who goes above and beyond to support and promote the association, championing our four pillars of resilience, innovation, ethics, and quality. The winner will be someone who actively contributes to the success of beam, engages with the community, and demonstrates a passion for raising standards in our industry. 

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What you need before applying

Make sure you have the following ready to upload:

  • Legal/business registration proof
    Document showing the legal form and ownership of your business (e.g. certificate of incorporation or equivalent).
  • Business registration & tax ID
    Your official business registration number and/or tax registration number.
  • Business bank account proof
    A bank letter or statement in the business name.
  • One recommendation letter
    From an IATA airline, a GDS (e.g. Amadeus, Sabre), or a major travel industry supplier.
  • Travel-services licence (if applicable)
    Only needed if your country requires a licence to sell travel services.
  • Signed TIDS Terms & Conditions
    These are included in the application and must be accepted before submitting.