EN is excited to reveal the distinguished panel of judges for the EN awards 2025. Each judge has been carefully selected based on their expertise, industry leadership and dedication to excellence in the exhibition sector. The panel’s insights and experience will ensure a rigorous and fair evaluation of this year’s entries.

The EN Awards is a one-night celebration; highlighting and embodying the spirit and talent within the tightly knit event organiser community.

Meet the panel: 
  • Charlotte Ellicott: marketing and content director at CloserStill Media
  • Adam Aston: owner of Creative Hire/Creative Live
  • Helen Woodbridge: group head of M&A Europe at Easyfairs
  • Lourda Derry: COO of Easyfairs
  • Duncan MacOwan: head of marketing and events at FESPA
  • James Tucker: CEO of GovNet
  • David Bellisario: CEO of Hardware Pioneers
  • Charlotte Wheeler: event director at MBI
  • Philippa Christer: portfolio director at Montgomery Group
  • Silvia Aviles Giraud: cofounder and CMO of NEBEXT
  • Matt Bradley: director at Nineteen Group
  • Matthew Lambert: managing director at Otis Media
  • Nathalie Davies: managing director at Raccoon Media Group
  • Duncan Reid: CEO of Reset Connect
  • Ali McQueen: group marketing director at ROAR B2B
  • Ed Wyre: event director at Sift Media
  • James Lee: GM, CEO and cofounder of STEP CONNECT2
  • Rebecca Sloan: general manager of Solar and Storage Live at Terrapin
  • James Campion: head of exhibition sales at ExCel London
  • Rebecca McConnell: marketing director at Quartz Business Media Ltd
  • Jon Noonan: managing director at -45dB
  • Federico Dellafiore: event manager at Montgomery Group
  • Gill Geens: director at Ways and Means Events

Join us in celebrating their contributions as they take on the challenge of selecting the best and brightest in our industry. Stay tuned as we reveal more about their credentials and what they will be looking for in the winning entries.

Don’t miss your chance to be recognised by these industry titans – submit your entries before the deadline on 7 February 2025.

To enter, request our submissions guide here: Submission Guide Form