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Judges

AEO People's Award

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James Lee

James Lee

CEO & Co-Founder, Step Connect²

James is the CEO and Co-Founder of Step Connect² an SME events company for the built environment. They are an award-winning organiser delivering events based around focusing on three core principles: Exhibitor/Sponsor Experience | Attendee Experience | Content-rich.

James and his team have formed successful long term partnerships with the Department for Education, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Government of Ireland.

Previously James worked at Step Exhibitions as Commercial & Event Director, and also at UBM for a number of years on their property portfolio and in 2006 won Sales Person of the Year.

James also sits on the AEO UK Organisers Working Group

Testimonials

  • I think for us to actually champion the amazing people that work in this industry is to be hugely applauded and to be able to recognise the incredible talent that lives and breathes in our world is very important
    Lisa Tyson
    Deputy Managing Director, Aztec Event Services
  • It’s a great honour and an achievement to be nominated, shortlisted and even better to win one.
    Emma Barrett
    Managing Director, Broadway Events
  • I'm a CEO within the industry and it's my responsibility to support associations and talk to some of the new up and coming talent
    Mary Cole
    Owner & CEO, Skyline Whitespace
  • It feels absolutely amazing to be recognised for the work I’ve put in
    Melina Mavoungou
    Winner of Best Newcomer 2023

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