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AEO People's Award

the NEC

The NEC is where brands are born, products are launched and networks are created. The venue welcomes 2.1million visitors and over 34,000 exhibiting companies to over 500 events every year.

Over the last 40 years, the NEC has firmly established itself as the UK's No.1 venue to visitors, organisers and exhibitors.

The NEC offers flexible spaces ideal for any size events. Organisers can choose from ready-made event layouts, pillar-less spaces and complete blank canvases which spark innovation and creativity.

The venue's location in the heart of the UK and its unrivalled connectivity by road, rail and air means that national and international visitors are able to travel to the venue with ease. 

Since the opening of Resorts World Birmingham, the UK's first leisure and entertainment complex, the NEC site has become a 24/7 destination. The complex comprises a casino, hotel and spa, 50 retail units, cinema and restaurants; offering organisers, visitors and exhibitors at the NEC the opportunity work, rest or play outside of the hours of their event.

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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 the people that make the industry, without the hard work and determination from all of them we wouldn't have what we have today.
    Kane Thomas
    Commercial Director, Full Circle Events and Exhibitions
  • Everyone is doing such a good job in the industry that even being nominated was such a proud moment for me
    Daniel Burton
    Winner of Newcomer of the Year 2026
  • I’ve worked so hard to get to where I am and I wouldn’t be here without my team. I love being with my team and the events industry so this is a true recognition of all my hard work
    Karen Abarian
    Winner of Senior Marketing Manager of the Year 2026

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