Congratulations to the 2025 Cvent Excellence Awards finalists! We’re excited to celebrate the achievements of these remarkable industry professionals during Cvent CONNECT.
Shining a light on industry excellence
Every year at Cvent CONNECT, we honor the trailblazers driving innovation in the meetings and events industry during the Cvent Excellence Awards. Now in its 13th year, the awards will spotlight the creative and outstanding achievements of Cvent users from organizations worldwide.
Our ceremony is known for its remarkable highlights, outstanding performances, and a night full of celebrating the industry's brightest stars. This year, the Excellence Awards promises to be more spectacular than ever as the best in the industry shine bright in the beautiful city of San Antonio, Texas.
Introducing a new category this year, the Trade Show Trailblazer, we aim to honor those who truly shine in our field. Be sure not to miss this opportunity to see who steps into the spotlight!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 10, where we will honor the industry's top event professionals, marketers, and hospitality professionals during our hybrid awards ceremony. If you are unable to attend in-person, register for Cvent CONNECT and tune in virtually to experience the excitement live!
Winners will be announced live during the ceremony, so make sure to follow #CventExcellenceAwards on Twitter (X), Facebook, and Instagram. Until then, please join us in once again congratulating the 2025 Cvent Excellence Awards finalists!
2025 Excellence Awards Finalists - Event Professionals
Ace of Spaces
- Aon
- EventSphere
- California Teachers Association
Trade Show Trailblazer
- NCR Voyix
- Enverus
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Marketing Mastermind
- Pax8
- Inovalon
- OpenSesame
Pivotal Partner
- One10
- Augeo
- EMC Meetings & Events
The Rookie
- University of Florida Conference Department
- ACCOR
- Dynamo Software
Impact Icon
- New York Presbyterian
- USAA
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Power of the Platform - Single Event
- Quility
- Parents as Teachers
- athenahealth
- Principal
Power of the Platform - Total Event Program
- Arthrex, Inc.
- Dell, Inc.
- USC Office of Orientation
- ADL
Cvent Superstar
- Marco Ogsimer, Augeo
- Bechara Daher - Texas A&M University at Qatar
- Meghan Haag, HMH
2025 Excellence Awards Finalists - Hospitality Professionals
The Portfolio Powerhouse
- IHG Hotels & Resorts
- HEI Hotels & Resorts
- Millennium Hotels and Resorts
The Block Buster
- White Lodging
- Disney
- Montage International
The Group Game Changer
- Hilton Boston Park Plaza
- The Wigwam Resort
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
The Business Intelligencer
- Millennium Downtown New York
- Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor
- Kimpton Hotel Eventi
The Clever Collaborator
- Hilton Anatole
- Grand Hyatt Washington
- Salamander DC
The Hometown Hero
- Cartagena de Indias Convention & Visitors Bureau and Cotelco Colombian Hotel & Tourism Association
- Houston First Corporation
- Richmond Region Tourism
Cvent Superstar
- Sarah Just, Turning Stone Resort Casino
- Dan McCarron, Marriott International
- Daniel Ben-Efraim, EOS Hospitality
2025 Excellence Awards Finalists - Joint Event & Hospitality Professional Award
Hotel & Planner Collaboration Award
- ACEC Arizona & El Conquistador-Tucson, a Hilton Resort
- Global SOF Foundation, Tampa Marriott Water Street, & JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
- NCCI Holdings, Inc. & JW Marriot Orlando Grande Lakes
Lights, camera, action – join us for a night to remember!
Remember to register for Cvent CONNECT, whether you'll be joining us virtually or in San Antonio from June 9-12. Don't miss the excitement as we announce the winners of the Excellence Awards!
Visit our website for more details about the Cvent Excellence Awards. Plus, stay tuned for a chance to keep the celebration going during our Cvent Excellence Awards Europe later this year!
If you have any questions, please email us at excellenceawards@cvent.com.
