The UK Meetings Industry Association (mia) announced the winners of its 2016 miaList awards at its recent dedicated lunch at Park Plaza Victoria, London.
The awards, which were launched in 2011, have been celebrating outstanding and passionate individuals from the UK meetings, hospitality and events industry who go above and beyond the call of duty.
Leigh Jagger chief executive officer of global event management agency Banks Sadler, was awarded the Leadership title. Appointed CEO in 2007, she has grown her team from 40 to more than 280 employees across eight different offices.
The Rising Star award was presented to Jade Day, sales and events co-ordinator at Whittlebury Hall, while the Conference and Events title was presented to Stewart Elder, director of banquets and events at Fairmont St Andrews.
Front of House was scooped by Helen Hickmore, head receptionist at Buckland Tout Saints – part of the Eden Hotel Collection and the Sales category was awarded to Suzanne Draper, business development manager at Eden Hotel Collection.
Back of House was secured by the QEII Centre’s AV project manager Steven Mann and the Marketing accolade was awarded to Laura Jefferies, marketing assistant at Twickenham Experience.
