General criteria for all categories
- Previous category winners may not compete for 2 years after their win – but are very welcome as judges
- Please nominate a business for all categories unless otherwise stated. Nominate a person for Ambassador and Entertainer/MC.
- The person or business you nominate must operate in the Nelson Mandela Bay area (see map for boundaries)
- They must work in the arena of conferences, tradeshows, seminars or business incentives (eg. not music or weddings)
- Your nominee will be contacted for agreement to take part in the process – they have the right to refuse
- Please check the specific criteria below before nominating. Unsuitable nominations will be rejected, or may be moved to a more appropriate category.
Ambassador
- This is awarded to a person, as opposed to a business.
- Does more than is expected for our business event industry, and encourages others to do the same.
- Passionate about Nelson Mandela Bay
- Member of a association or a project with the aim of improving or promoting our city
- Has been instrumental in bringing business events to Nelson Mandela Bay
Event Organiser (medium)
- Organises business events for 50 – 200 people
- Must have organised 10 or more events over the last 2 years
- Should be well known in the city for event management
- Is the main organiser for the event, not a service provider to the organiser
Venue (medium)
- Venue must be able to host 50 to 200 delegates, in one or more rooms.
- Must be well known, with a website and social media presence
- Must be multi-functional, able to host a variety of corporate events, conferences or tradeshows
- Should have hosted at least 30 events over the last 2 years
Exhibition Services
- Should provide services to exhibitions and tradeshows in the city
- Must be able to list at least 10 events services in the last 2 years
- Should be well known to Exhibition organisers in Nelson Mandela Bay
Decor
- Must be known in Port Elizabeth and hired for business events
- Must have assisted over 30 events in the last 2 years
- Able to cater for large (over 200 pax) and small events
Entertainer/MC/Speaker
- This is awarded to a person, as opposed to a business.
- Should have appeared at a variety of business events in the city
- Must be well known as a speaker, MC or entertainer
- Should be able to handle small or larger (over 200 pax) events
Food and Beverage
- At least 2 years in business
- Must be well known in the Nelson Mandela Bay area
- Should have a track record of large (over 200 pax) and smaller events
Event Marketing
- At least 2 years in business
- Must have 2 or more customers
- Should be involved in design, social media marketing, or tv/radio/print advertising