The first 15 First Forward 15 awards were held at Mermaid London on Thursday, April 24th, overlooking the River Thames, bringing together mentors, mentees and supporters to celebrate the incredible individuals who will shape the future of mentorship, innovation, events and hospitality.
The evening was nothing but inspirational and shining light on others, mentees who are driving meaningful change, and mentors who empower the rising stars who are already making their mark in our industry.
The evening was hosted by FF15 founders Fay Sharpe Obe and Shonali Devereaux.
Sharp said: “We work very hard in the events industry and often celebrate achievements through the events themselves, but these awards were different. They recognized people and organizations because they believe in investing in others, not for profit or personal gain.”
She added: “We are confident that this will go from strength to strength, and we will continue to carry on impactful work at FF15, including University Challenge, an exciting new initiative that supports event students and the next generation of event professionals.”
Abby Sammons, marketing and partnership manager for Wise Productions and current FF15 Mentees, said: Abby Sammons, one of the teams organizing the awards.
After the award was awarded and the night approached the end, the event organizer Sharp surprised the audience with one final surprise award.
Additionally, the event raised £14,000 in its Fast Forward 15 program and university challenges.
Here are some highly regarded winners:
Company Winners:
Agency Winner:
Mentor of the Year:
Richard Bridge – Win Andrew Mosley – Admired Katherine Williams – Admired
New Star
Mia Breading – Ashley Ashley – Win
Diversity and Inclusion
Strengthen the Global – Girls’ Winning Festival – Praise
This year’s allies
Diversity Alliance – Favored Felicia and Covent – Beat Hailey Nichols – Praise
Event Student
Maggie Mitchell – Appreciated Annie Hart – Win
community
Nowie – Candice Candice Kass – Win
Mentor & Me
Caroline & Mike – praise Katherine & Emma – Award Sammy & Sophie – praise
Coaching Champion
Nel Flint – Win Cally Willoughby-Ward – Praise
Community Coaching Initiative
Curb + (Nadia Gasper, Lisa Donohue)
Sharp concluded: “It was a great night. It was filled with an electric atmosphere and goodwill.
FF15 thank everyone who contributed to the night’s overwhelming success, including event sponsors.
Mermaid London, Veteran, Rockit Event Production, ABPCO, Welimplement EMC3, CVENT, MIA, ELEMATE, TOP BANANA, OFF LIMITS, NEDI, PRINTHUB GLOBAL, OASIS GRAPHIC CO, JUST ENTERTAINAL, THE CORRIGAN COLLECTION, KEVIN MORAN PHOTOGRAPHY, MASH MEDIA.
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