02 October 2023


We are delighted to announce that the BSR events team have been announced as finalists in The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) 2023 Excellence Awards. The team have been placed finalist in two categories, The Best Association Events Team, and The Best Sustainable Conference.

ABPCO revealed the finalists for the awards which are now in its 10th year, which celebrate the best in the world of association events and will take place on December 8, 2023, at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland.

This year’s finalists represent excellence and innovation across various categories in the professional conference industry. The ABPCO Excellence Awards aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to the field, showcasing the best in association events, agency and in-house PCOs, sustainable practices, and more.

Toni Geary, BSR Head of Events, said, “This was our second year delivering the annual conference as a hybrid event. I'm proud of the improvements and innovations that our team have made and how successful this year's conference was.

“We're only a small team, and we deliver most of the conference in-house ourselves and we saw some fantastic results. We’re so proud and pleased with the outcome and most importantly the great feedback we received from attendees.”

Heather Lishman, ABPCO’s Association Director, commented, “This year has seen a record number of entries, and the quality of submissions has been exceptional. We are thrilled to recognise the incredible work being done in our industry.

“The ABPCO Excellence Awards are a testament to the dedication and innovation of our members and the wider conference and event community.”