2027 beam Awards

We are excited to announce the return of the beam Awards, celebrating the best and brightest in the business events, accommodation, and meetings sector.

Building on the success of our awards program we have made some changes this year to continue to recognise the incredible talent, leadership, and collaboration across our industry.

This year, we’re honouring those who embody excellence, innovation, and dedication at every level through six awards—including the newly rebranded Chris Peacock Emerging Talent Award and the launch of our brand new category, Account Manager of the Year.

Join us as we celebrate the standout individuals and teams who are setting new standards and shaping the future of our industry. See last year’s winners here.

Key Dates

Entries Open: 8 September 2026
Entry Deadline: 11:59 PM, 30 October 2026
Finalists Announced: November 2026
Winners Announced: 22 January 2027, at the annual beam Gala Dinner.

The Chris Peacock Emerging Talent Award

This award recognises an exceptional individual in the early stages of their career who is already making a significant impact within the business events, meetings and hospitality industry.

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.

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.

Account Manager of the Year

This award recognises an outstanding sales professional who has demonstrated excellence in account management, client relationship development, revenue growth and commercial success within the events, meetings and hospitality industry.

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.

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.

beam Awards 2027 Judges

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