Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners
We are very grateful to the amazing organisations that help make the Association Excellence Awards possible. Do take the time to click on the logos below and explore what they can offer.
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Hilton London Bankside
Hilton London Bankside is a contemporary, design-led hotel located in the heart of London’s vibrant South Bank. Ideally positioned near cultural landmarks including Tate Modern and Borough Market, the hotel offers a seamless blend of modern style and exceptional hospitality. Featuring spacious guest rooms, including family rooms and distinctive themed suites, as well as versatile meeting and event spaces, it caters to both leisure and business travellers. Guests can enjoy elevated dining experiences at OXBO Bankside and The Distillery Bar. The hotel is also committed to sustainability and responsible business practices, delivering a high-quality and memorable guest experience.
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Manchester Central
Manchester Central is one of the UK’s largest and most versatile event venues, situated in the heart of the city.
With over 23,000m² of flexible space and a capacity of over 10,000, Manchester Central hosts a unique array of events from intimate small business meetings to high-profile, large-scale conferences, sporting competitions, public exhibitions, political party conferences and large-scale international trade shows.
Its experienced team of professionals lead the industry with unrivalled service standards to help event organisers create engaging and memorable experiences for all.
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Evolution
Evolution London is a versatile event venue where anything is possible.
Located in the heart of Grade II*Battersea Park surrounded by nature, the venue offers an inspiring and stylish setting for a wide range of events. Renowned for its flexibility, with 5,5000sqm of unimpeded event space and an 8m ceiling height, the venue can accommodate up an impressive 4,000 guests or can transform into intimate settings for 180 to 500 guests.
This versatile venue can play host to a wide range of events including conferences, award ceremonies, dinners, summer parties, Christmas parties, film premieres, fashion shows, product launches, parties, charity events and exhibitions.
A blank canvas for creativity, the venue provides clients with the freedom to transform the space into a bespoke setting tailored to their vision and brand. The venue boasts state-of-the-art AV technology, on-site award-winning catering facilities, and a dedicated event management team to ensure a seamless experience.
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Speakers Corner
Speakers Corner is a B Corp certified, independent speaker bureau with a simple mission: to match the right voices with the right events. From inspiring keynotes and lively after-dinner talks to skilful awards hosts, we bring fresh ideas and genuine expertise to every booking. We’re proudly impartial, always recommending the perfect speakers who truly fit your event and audience. Our approachable team handles everything behind the scenes, so you can focus on enjoying the moment. With years of experience, plenty of personality, and a love for making events shine, we help create occasions that audiences remember long after the lights go down.
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encore
Encore is the global event production partner, catering to the diverse needs of clients across the EMEA region and beyond. With global renown and an impressive track record for designing impactful experiences, our team of experts activate events of all types, including tailored solutions for conferences, exhibitions, product launches, and live events. Our unrivalled capabilities in creative, production, and technology services serve to support our customers through every step of the event planning and management process. We offer end-to-end solutions, transforming ideas into reality, while ensuring every detail is meticulously planned and executed.
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Evessio
Evessio is a multi-award-winning company that provides event management software and virtual venues for awards, conferences and exhibitions that generate real return on investment. Trusted by some of the biggest brands in the publishing industry, Evessio has established a global reputation as the all-in-one solution for live, digital and hybrid events.
Evessio’s software enables organisers to run awards, conferences and exhibitions in one place. All software packages include a fully branded, sophisticated event website and an easy-to-use content management system. Evessio’s award-winning onboarding, training and support alongside consistent delivery of innovative technology has resulted in a loyal customer base.
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Xpress Group
Xpress Group have been creating beautiful digital and large format print since 1991. With the added bonus of both a commercially experienced studio and installation teams we can deliver your project from concept to completion.
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Awarded2u
Awarded2U Ltd have been providing in-house British Manufactured awards to the industry for over 25 years, offering quality as well as competitive prices.
We work with huge brands around the Globe as well as supplying event organisers, ideas and solutions based on budgets.
We ensure our customer service is one of the best within our industry, personable and professional, offering a smooth passage from order to delivery.
Being one of the leading British Manufacturer for over 25 years, we are very proud to offer options from high end bespoke work to simple solutions depending on budgets.
Sounds Commercial
Established over 30 years ago, Sounds Commercial now boasts 6 nationwide offices employing over 80 full-time employees. Sounds Commercial is now one of the UK’s leading event production companies.
As an industry leader, Sounds Commercial offer access to state-of-the-art technology, and pride ourselves on managing all aspects of event production – Making ourselves the one stop shop for all your event needs.
Big or small, from photo-quality printing, full stage design and build, through to end to end event management, Sounds Commercial can cater for every aspect of your event.
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Cuebox
Delivering your words: We provide studio and location prompting, supplying on-camera, free standing and corporate presentation systems installed and operated by our select team of technicians.
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Capturise
Capturise understands the needs of their clients and how to fulfil and accomplish any brief. With 15 years of experience their number one aim is to provide an unparalleled customer service, paired with exceptional imagery that exceeds all clients expectations.
By using CAPTURISE you can always rest assure that Professionalism, Discreetness, Reliability and Outstanding Images will be provided to each and every one of your events. For all enquiries info@capturise.com
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Awards Pro
AwardsPro is a full circle platform to manage and streamline the entry and judging process for any Awards event. AwardsPro has been created and road-tested by those who know best what an easy-to-use, reliable and robust platform looks and feels like.
Contact aileen@globalconferencenetwork.co.uk to find out more.
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Merit
Merit Data and Technology is a data intelligence company headquartered in The Shard, London.
We underpin some of the world’s most trusted B2B intelligence companies with our proprietary data solutions.
For over 15 years, our expertise has helped businesses including Thomson Reuters, Gartner, Dow Jones, Informa, RELX Group, Euromoney, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Haymarket, Fitch and WGSN unleash untapped potential with bespoke and compliant data solutions.
Our agile and scalable solutions range from large-scale digital engineering to data operations and AI-driven data products. Our client-centric approach ensures technology is optimised and true value from data is achieved.
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If you are interested in promoting your product or brand to the global conference industry there are numerous sponsorship opportunities at the Association Excellence Awards, please contact us or fill in the online form to download the brochure for further information.
Aligning your brand with the Association Excellence Awards is a great way to improve your company profile with senior association executives and decision makers. By partnering with us you will:
- Drive your brand awareness
- Highlight your business to thousands of UK and international associations via the marketing campaign leading up to the event
- Position yourself as a key supplier to the sector by being profiled at the awards ceremony
- Entertain existing and prospective clients at the awards ceremony itself
- Network and win new business with the elite of the association sector
We offer a variety of sponsorship and partnership packages, and can tailor to meet your individual needs.

