Imago Venues, East Midlands’ leading venue brand, celebrated at The M&IT Awards 2023, with more than 850 event professionals in attendance at Battersea Evolution to honour the best of the industry. Organised by Meetings and Incentive Travel Magazine, part of the Northstar Meetings Group, Imago Venues’ flagship Burleigh Court property was nominated for Best UK Conference Centre. At the prestigious event, Burleigh Court was awarded Gold in the category, with ICC Wales taking Silver and Scottish Event Campus Bronze.
Commenting on the achievement, Commercial Director for Imago Venues, Emma Chamberlain said: “We were extremely happy just to be named as finalists at such a prestigious occasion for our industry, and amongst some superb venues. So we’re absolutely thrilled to have taken home the Gold award! It really is an important award for us. As it’s voted for by our customers – who put their trust in us to deliver their events – it means so much more than other awards. Our company vision is “to create a place where people love to be” and to have that ratified by our customers and guests is a huge testament to our entire team who work so hard to deliver fabulous meetings, dining, and sleep. Congratulations to all the other finalists for a massive achievement, but especially to ICC Wales and SEC for sharing the podium!”
M&IT editor Paul Harvey added: “What a night! The M&IT Awards hold a special place in the meetings and events calendar because the winners represent the best of our industry. It was such a thrill to see so many eventprofs come together to celebrate the best our sector has to offer… Making events happen is what we do, and we do it damn well; that’s what we celebrate at the M&IT Awards.”
Imago Venues, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loughborough University, are multi-award winning venues that provide high-quality meeting spaces, venues and accommodation, along with world-leading sports and leisure facilities. Their Gold award for the Best UK Conference Centre at The M&IT Awards 2023 is a testament to their commitment to creating a place where people love to be.
The Awards took place on Friday 15th September at Battersea Evolution. For more information and a full list of winners, click here.
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