Submit your M&IT Elevate Award nominations by Friday 8th May
The 2026 M&IT Awards will include a brand new category, created in partnership with Elevate: The M&IT Elevate Award, celebrating organisations that put people before profit by investing in their teams for the long term, championing best practice in talent development, nurturing future leaders and creating meaningful initiatives, from development programmes and wellbeing support to inclusive career pathways, that drive long-term growth for individuals and the wider events industry.
We want this new category to set a new benchmark for people-first leadership in events and to inspire others to follow suit. If your organisation is building that kind of culture, we want to hear your story.
HOW TO ENTER
Submission Format:
• Provide a detailed narrative (1000 words or less) outlining why the organisation deserves to win the M&IT Elevate Award
• Include supporting documentation to strengthen your submission (images, videos, testimonials or case studies)
• Clearly label and organise your submission based on the criteria outlined below
Things to consider when writing your nomination:
• Showcase how the business is driving best practice in people development and talent retention within the events industry
• Demonstrate how the organisation has prioritised professional growth, wellbeing and inclusion over short-term commercial gain
• Provide examples of initiatives, programmes or partnerships that have supported learning, mentoring or career progression
• Emphasise how the organisation’s approach goes beyond the industry norm and delivers lasting impact for individuals and the wider sector
• Where possible, include statistics or measurable outcomes that illustrate the scale and success of these initiatives
Additional information to consider to boost your nomination:
• Consider how the business supports development beyond core roles - for example through mentoring, flexible working, return-to-work support, outreach or education partnerships
• Demonstrate how these initiatives have helped attract, retain or diversify talent within the organisation or the industry
Judges' Considerations:
• Judges will be looking for clear evidence that the business has made a meaningful and positive impact on its people and/or the wider events industry
• Nominations should clearly show how the organisation’s actions represent best practice, exceed expectations, and contribute to sustainable industry growth
• Judges will value measurable outcomes, long-term commitment and a people-first ethos
The deadline extended until Friday 8th May
Online submissions via the M&IT website have closed but remain open via email until Friday 8th May. Email your nomination material to nmgevents@ntmllc.com with the subject line ‘M&IT Elevate Award’.
The more information provided in the nomination, the better chance you have of being shortlisted.