PA Show winners announced

PA’s, EA’s, and VA’s from the industry gathered at the inaugural PA Show Summer Summit and Supplier Awards at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in London on 17 July 2024.

The full day support conference focused on tech for the executive community, with an early evening networking session with drinks, followed by the launch of their first ever supplier awards. 

Key speakers at the summit included Cvent’s marketing director Felicia Asiedu, with her session on ‘Venue sourcing made easy: Your corporate event, your perfect match’, and founder of Carve, Fiona Young, and her session on ‘Mastering AI: how to shortcut admin using AI tools’. 

The Supplier Awards included categories for the Best Hotel Chain, Best Air Charter, Best Conference Venue and more. The winners on the night included ExCeL London, Cvent, and Fortnum & Mason.

Charlotte Fewlass, marketing event director, the PA Show, said: “The inaugural PA Show Summer Summit & Supplier Awards has truly been a remarkable success. The calibre of our speakers was exceptional, with industry leaders and experts delivering insightful and inspiring sessions.” 

Jack Belcher, speaker liaison, The PA Show, said: “Every single one of our speakers were immense and I can’t thank them enough for coming down to the HAC! A special mention to our hosts Sarah Howson and Marianne Whitlock; the whole of the team love working with you, and you were exceptional!” 

Lisa Farnfield, PA Show’s sales event director said: “It’s inspiring to see the support from the executive support community who have nominated and voted for their favourite suppliers, recognising how valued and important they are to them.”

The full list of winners:

Best Hotel Chain: Hilton UK & Ireland

Best Boutique Hotel: Rosewood London

Best Spa Hotel: Corinthia London

Best Business Travel Management: Corporate Traveller

Best Air Charter: Chapman Freeborn

Best Chauffeur/Taxi Service: Addison Lee

Best Office Supplier: Ryman Business

Best Tech for Assistants: Cvent

Best Event Management: Eventurous 

Best Conference Venue: ExCeL London

Best Corporate Gifting Supplier: Fortnum & Mason

Best Christmas Party Venue: Somerset House

Best Summer Party Venue: Blue Orchid Hospitality – The Tower Suites Rooftop

Best Corporate Hospitality: Tottenham Hotspur

Best Private Dining: Hawksmoor

Best Catering Supplier: Food by Dish

Best PA Network: Miss Jones Group

Best Recruitment Company for Assistants: Strategic PA Recruitment

Original article - https://www.conference-news.co.uk/news/pa-show-winners-announced/