On 23 July, we held our annual emap Summer Party, where we invited all our fantastic staff to Between the Bridges in Southbank for some food, drinks, games and our company awards.
It’s important for us to look back and recognise all the amazing work that goes on all over the business and to do this, we held our Company Awards that recognises people all different areas of the business. We just wanted to take a minute to recognise all our brilliant colleagues that won awards at the Summer Party
Design Awards
The judges criteria in this award included innovation, functionality, aesthetics, user experience, marketability, and technical excellence.
Gold – Maria Rodriguez
Silver – Alison Fisher
Bronze – Alison Fisher
Editorial Awards
The judges were looking for the factors that made an entry excellent. These will included influence, innovation and the all-important numbers that demonstrate engagement.
Gold – Ruth Faulkner
Silver – Nursing Times team
Bronze – Drapers team
Enabling Awards
These awards aim to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by individuals and teams in departments such as central Marketing, HR, Finance, Facilities/Reception, Production, and our Technology teams. We believe that acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our colleagues is essential in fostering a culture of appreciation and excellence within our organisation.
Gold – Mark Mears
Silver – Janet Dombrandt
Bronze – Laura Gruby
Event Awards
Event Awards – Innovation & Creativity Award
This award celebrates individuals or teams who demonstrate exceptional innovation and creativity in event planning and execution. It places a special emphasis on incorporating research and enhancing customer experience, it can be within an existing event or a launch event.
Gold – TechFest Event Team
Event Awards – Customer Service Award
This award recognises an individual or team within the events teams for delivering exceptional customer service and for significantly enhancing attendee satisfaction.
Gold – UK Jewellery Festival 2024
Event Awards – Rising Star Award
This award is for an individual employed less than 18 months by Emap who has demonstrated exceptional promise, made significant impact and strives to exceed expectations.
Gold – Abi Case
Event Awards – Event of the Year Award (Under 600 attendees)
This award will recognise and honour an outstanding event held within the last 12 months (Under 600 attendees) that has delivered an exceptional performance for the brand including, enhanced customer engagement and experience, innovation and impressive commercial results.
Gold – LGC Investment Seminar 2024
Silver – TechFest 2023
Event Awards – Event of the Year Award (Over 600 attendees)
This award will recognise and honour an outstanding event held within the last 12 months (Under 600 attendees) that has delivered an exceptional performance for the brand including, enhanced customer engagement and experience, innovation and impressive commercial results.
Gold – Inspiring Women in Property 2023
Silver – World Architecture Festival 2023
Marketing Awards
This award recognises an individual or team for delivering exceptional marketing for their brands, focusing on audience growth, repositioning, new innovation and strategic planning.
Gold – Jesus Marruecos
Gold – Rachael Hampton
Silver – Tracey Syrett, Ognjen Miletic, Shweta Raina, Caitlin Branagh
Sales Awards
Sales Awards – Salesperson of the Year
This award focuses on both year on year sales growth and on a personal and professional contribution to their team’s success.
Gold – Amit Patel
Silver – Jen Pitt
Bronze – Justin Heron
Sales Awards – Sales Team of the Year
In addition to stellar numbers year on year, the judges were looking for excellence in teamwork, sales strategy and tactics along with resilience in challenging markets. In fact, the judges were unable decide on one award winner so they have awarded 2 joint winners!
Gold – Drapers Sales team
Gold – Metropolis Education
Sales Awards – Sales Grafter of the Year
An unsung hero who works consistently hard come rain or shine and goes the extra mile when needed.
Gold – Ben Crudgington
Silver – Mo Hussain
Bronze – Charlotte Mera
Sales Awards – Best Deal of the Year
Not just about financial value, the judges were looking for persistence, creativity and a great understanding of the client’s business to get their deal over the line.
Gold – Damien St George
Silver – Martin Quinn
Sustainability Awards
These awards aim to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by individuals and teams in departments such as central Marketing, HR, Finance, Facilities/Reception, Production, and our Technology teams. We believe that acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our colleagues is essential in fostering a culture of appreciation and excellence within our organisation.
Gold – CONE Events Ops team
Silver – Kelly Nuttall
Bronze – CONE Events Ops team
Congratulations to all of our winners, your work has been outstanding and we’re pleased to be able to recognise all your amazing efforts. Here’s to the year ahead!
