The Excellence Awards
Representing all four provinces as we promote Atlantic Canada as a destination for event hosting
Strengthening the spirit of collaboration in event hosting
Creating opportunities for developing new business through partnership and learning
Nominations for events held in 2024 are now being accepted
Deadline to submit a nomination is March 31st 2025 at 11:59pm.
Event of the Year
This award is presented to an event that exemplifies industry best practices in all aspects of its operation. The event will have stimulated the economy in the community, region, and province while providing a commitment to sustainability practices and initiatives as well as inclusivity arrangement and provided attendees with high standard of satisfaction.
This award includes 3 Event of the Year categories:
<$100,000 | $100,000-$500,000| >$500,000
Emerging Leader under 30 of the Year
This award is given to an individual under 30 who is in the first 10 years of their career in the industry, who has already demonstrated commitment, creativity, and dynamic energy in the event tourism industry in Atlantic Canada.
Volunteer of the Year*
Volunteers are an important part of the event industry. This award recognizes a volunteer who demonstrates excellence by going above and beyond. The nominee has made a significant difference in supporting events in their community, Province, or region.
*The Volunteer of the Year award is selected by the Summit’s host province of that year. Outside nominations are not accepted for this specific award.
Corporate Partner
This award recognizes the best use of a partnership between a company, organization, agency or individual that contributed to the overall success of an event/s in Atlantic Canada.
Champion of the Year
This award is given to an individual who embodies the spirit of collaboration in event hosting in Atlantic Canada. During their 10+ year career they have promoted Atlantic Canada as a destination for event hosting and have created opportunities for economic growth. They have been involved in the development of new business through partnerships and learning.
Chair's Award*
The Chair’s award is presented to an individual, event or organization that has made significant contributions to the development and promotion of Atlantic Canada as a destination for event hosting. Whether through business ventures, raising awareness of Atlantic Canada as an event destination, or developing partnership and learning opportunities, the recipient’s contributions must have benefitted the event industry and strengthened the spirt of collaboration in event hosting.
*The Chair’s award is selected by Event Atlantic Board of Directors. Outside nominations are not accepted for this specific award.
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