Nomination Categories
All categories are open to PCMA members and non members, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
Rising Star
The Rising Star Award celebrates an emerging talent in our industry who, despite being relatively new, has demonstrated exceptional dedication, vision, and enthusiasm. This award honors an individual who has significantly contributed to our field through their unwavering commitment and willingness to volunteer their time and efforts. Recognized as a future leader, this person is someone to watch, destined to shape the future of the events industry.
Supplier of the Year - 2 Categories
The Bay Area Meeting Industry Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions in the meeting and events industry. The Supplier of the Year award is a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional service and innovation by suppliers who play a crucial role in the success of meetings and events. This award is divided into two subcategories: Destination Marketing Organization or Convention Visitors Bureau, or Event & Venue Excellence Award.
Change Maker Award
The Change Maker Award celebrates individuals that have made a significant impact in the event industry, or within their organizations, by driving innovative changes, setting new standards of excellence, introducing new concepts, technologies or practices that have revolutionized how events are planned, executed, or experienced. Change Makers demonstrate exceptional creativity, adaptability, and forward-thinking, inspiring others to embrace new possibilities and elevate the standard of excellence in the ever-evolving world of events.
Event Planner of the Year - Internal
The Event Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. (Eligibility: Corporate and or Association)
Event Planner of the Year - External
The Event Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. (Eligibility: Independent, and or 3rd Party Planners.)
Event Marketer of the Year
The Event Marketer of the Year Award recognizes a professional who excels in crafting and executing strategies that drive awareness, attendance, and engagement for events. This individual blends creativity with data-driven insight to design campaigns that elevate the attendee experience before, during, and after the event. From brand storytelling and content strategy to multi-channel promotion and digital engagement, the recipient demonstrates mastery in turning an event into a movement—delivering measurable ROI for stakeholders and leaving a lasting impression on audiences. This award honors those who understand that great events aren’t just planned, they’re marketed with precision, vision, and purpose.
Legend
The Legend Award is bestowed upon a distinguished events and hospitality professional who has provided outstanding service to the industry and various trade organizations over the course of their illustrious career. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant, lasting contributions to the industry and the Bay Area events community. Their career, spanning a minimum of 10 years, is marked by exemplary dedication, innovation, and influence.
