The EN Suppliers Awards are judged by leading experts from within the events industry supply chain. The team at EN has built a panel that ensures there are no conflicts of interest. The team of judges will receive the entries and return each entry with their scores and comments. The winners will be decided by those with the highest aggregate scores.
Please note that no one from Exhibition News or Mash Media plays any part in the judging process.
COO - Raccoon Media Group
Jo is COO of Raccoon Media Group. She has worked with numerous event organisers including dmg events, Smarter Shows, Quartz Business Media and Turret Media. Her experience includes a number of award-winning exhibitions and conferences including the World Future Energy Summit, Gastech, Elevate, Charity Film Awards, National Running Show, National Outdoor Expo and Snowbound. Jo also sits on the AEO Development Board and a number of working groups.
Managing Director - Eljays44
Managing Director at Eljays44, Inspire44, and Expo44, leading transformative exhibitions and media in Landscaping, Public Spaces, Garden Retail, and Recycling.
Winner of EN Indy Awards - Best Show Director. Passionate about innovation and driving sustainable growth, with a proven track record in launching and scaling businesses.
CEO & Co-Founder - Step Connect2
James is the CEO and Co-Founder of Step Connect² an SME events company for the built environment. They are an award-winning organiser delivering events based around focusing on three core principles:
James and his team have formed successful long term partnerships with the Department for Education, the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Government of Ireland.
Portfolio Director - CloserStill Media
I have over 15 years of experience building B2B events and nine of those managing events for the social care and healthcare sectors.
I lead the teams behind The Care Show (Birmingham and London), The Digital Healthcare Show, The Occupational Therapy Show, the Therapy Expo, The Pharmacy Show and the Jewellery Show.
COO - Easyfairs
COO of Easyfairs UK & Global, Lourda oversees the strategy, delivery, and development of a diverse portfolio of national and international B2B exhibitions, publications, digital products, conferences, and awards. With over 16 years of experience in the events industry, she has been instrumental in the geo-cloning, launching, and acquiring several brands globally.
Associate Director - Social - GQ
I’m a seasoned content, marketing and creative strategist with 10+ years of international experience.
I have a strong track record building campaigns and creative for global brands such as GQ Magazine, Pitchfork, BritBox, BBC Podcasts, BBC Radio 2, Dancing with the Stars and Reuters.
Operations Director - RoarB2B
I am currently operations director and part of the executive team for Roar B2B. I have worked in events for over 20 years and have had the good fortune to travel, launch events independently, and collaborate on many great projects. I like to work across different sectors to create a unique model that works for each community, no two events are the same. I am also really interested in the new challenges that sustainable ways of working bring, and how we work to net zero as an industry.
Marketing & Content Director - CloserStill Media
Experienced marketing and content director with a demonstrated history of working in the events services industry. A very passionate, commercially aware and award-winning marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in delivering successful B2B exhibitions. My skills lie in the 360-marketing mix, management and relationship building with key stakeholders.
Managing Director - Otis Media
Matthew has spent over 30 years in the exhibition industry, working across the holy trinity of organiser, venue and contractor.
He established Maelstrom Event Solutions in 2006, his team currently manages a portfolio of over 50 events annually and has established itself as one of the go-to companies for organisers looking to outsource their operations.
More recently, he set up Otis Media to take ownership and run the National Wedding Shows as the UK market-leading wedding exhibitions, which currently occur twice a year at both the NEC & ExCeL London.
Managing Director - RoarB2B
Steve has 18 years event experience, working in management positions across a variety of event organisers including Clarion, IQPC, Encore Media and ROAR B2B.
Event Director - Messe Frankfurt UK
Joanne is a senior event director with over eight years of successful experience in customer satisfaction and team management. Recognised consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the exhibition and event industry.
Automechanika UK presents automotive events and online resources for the #automotiveaftermarket and supply chain sector connecting communities face -to-face and digitally.
Portfolio Director - Digital Marketing - Clarion Events
Over 10 years in the B2B event space working in both high-growth start-ups as well as at industry bellwethers including Informa and Clarion. Currently Portfolio Director for the Digital Marketing Division at Clarion.
Group Head of Sales - Nineteen Group
At Nineteen, Jonathan is responsible for the overall revenue across the group’s core exhibition brands. He has overseen the sales team growing from 2 to over 30 people, through a mixture of recruitment and acquisitions. Jonathan is responsible for training, development, and has overseen the business’s revenue increasing tenfold since the business was set up in November 2018.
Chief Operating Officer - Terrapinn
Having served as Managing Director of Terrapinn's Asian business for 8 years, based in Singapore, I spearheaded the successful launch and expansion of over 20 large-scale exhibitions and conferences. This tenure not only solidified my reputation as a dynamic leader but also deepened my understanding of diverse markets and cultures, fuelling my passion for global business growth.
PR Director - Montgomery Group
Nicola is a PR Director working across the Montgomery Group food, drink & hospitality trade show portfolio including the Independent Hotel Show, Speciality & Fine Food Fair, IFE Manufacturing, IFE, The Pub Show, HRC and International Salon Culinaire. She has also judged previously in her field of F&B but this year is venturing into being an EN judge, she is looking for great customer service, a streamlined, easy-to-use and effective product, a consideration of sustainability and a reason why this year should be your year.
