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2026 Awards Program

Nominate Someone Worthy Now!

The PCMA Canada East Chapter Awards program was created in 2016 and have been presented annually ever since.  These awards recognize the members of our community who exemplify the PCMA shared values of passion, connected, ethical and knowledgeable. The 2026 Awards Program will open for nominations in September of 2026 and be accepted until October 6, 2026.

Nominations must be made by members in good standing for worthy individuals in the categories of: Next-Gen Rising Star, Planner, Supplier, On-site Excellence, Innovation and Mentor.

The 2026 Nominations Committee engages in a blind judging process basing their scores solely on the submission with all identifying information removed. Once the scores are tabulated, each submission will be reviewed by at least two of the following executive board members: the President, Past President and President-Elect, who finalize the selection.

Submissions in all categories are judged upon their commitment to the four key elements of PCMA -- Passion, Connected, Ethical and Knowledgeable (with the exception of the Innovation Award, which is judged on its Scope, Utility, and Value).

Process:

  • Nominations are submitted electronically via a "Nominate" link.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination, the nominee will be notified.
  • Each nominee will be asked if they accept the nomination and would like to continue with the nomination process.
  • A link to submit your application will be sent to the nominee once we receive confirmation to continue.
  • Once the nominations have been vetted, nominees will be announced publicly via the PCMA website and communication channels.

Conditions:

  • Previous recipients may not receive the same award twice in a five-year period.
  • Self-nominations are only accepted in the Innovation of the Year award category.
  • A nominee must be a PCMA Canada East Chapter member in good standing – except for the On-site Excellence award and the President’s award.
  • The On-site Excellence Award may be awarded to any member of the events industry, but the nominator must be a member in good standing.
  • A nominator must be a PCMA Canada East Chapter member in good standing.
  • Serving on the 2026 Nomination Committee is: Jamal Jordan, President and Past Presidents: Sandra Moniz, Susan Saganski and, Heather Reid.
  • PCMA Canada East Executive Board members and Awards Committee Judges are not eligible to receive an award: with the exception of the President’s Award
  • Submissions will be accepted until October 6, 2026.

For any questions, members can contact canadaeast@pcma.org.

The Awards available are as follows :

The Next-Gen Rising Star award recognizes an engaged volunteer and member of the PCMA Canada East Chapter who has been a member for 5 years or less. The recipient demonstrates professional excellence and must be an active and engaged committee volunteer. This Award is not open to members of the Board of Directors.

The Business Event Organizer of the Year award recognizes a Business Event Organizer member of the PCMA Canada East Chapter for their involvement, commitment and achievement in a given year.  The recipient is a role model, demonstrates professional excellence and a full-time Meeting Professional.

The Business Event Supplier of the Year award recognizes a Business Event Partner member of the PCMA Canada East Chapter for their involvement, commitment and achievement in a given year.  The recipient demonstrates professional excellence and a full-time Business Events Professional.

The Mentor of the Year award recognizes a member who has made a significant impact by guiding, supporting, and inspiring others within the meetings and events industry. This recipient demonstrates a genuine commitment to the professional growth of peers and emerging leaders through sharing knowledge, offering encouragement, and fostering meaningful connections.

The Innovation of the Year award recognizes an individual or organization who demonstrates exceptional creativity and forward-thinking in the Meetings and Events Industry. The recipient introduces groundbreaking ideas, solutions, or practices that significantly enhance event experiences or operations. This award celebrates those who challenge conventional approaches, drive positive change, and inspire innovation within the PCMA Canada East Chapter and the Meetings Industry. This Award is not open to members of the Board of Directors.

The On-site Excellence of the Year award recognizes an individual or duo who serves in an in-venue execution role. The recipient/s must have provided outstanding service and exemplified professional excellence to a conference, meeting or event organized or operated by a member of the PCMA Canada East Chapter. The nominator must be a Planner member however the nominee is not required to be a member. This Award is not open to members of the Board of Directors.

The President’s Award is a discretionary award presented by the Chapter President to any Chapter or Industry Member who has shown exceptional dedication, leadership, and support to the Meetings Industry. This recipient consistently goes above and beyond in contributing to the success of the Chapter, embodying its values, and inspiring others through their commitment, integrity, and service to the meetings and events industry.

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For more information

Contact: Marnee Herberman
Chapter Secretariat
PCMA Canada East Chapter
 canadaeast@pcma.org


The PCMA Canada East Chapter Awards Nomination Website is sponsored by: D.E. Systems