Winners represent top performing event professionals and marketers from a diverse group of leading global organizations

Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, announced the winners of the 2021 Cvent Excellence Awards during the company’s annual customer conference, Cvent CONNECT. The awards program, now in its ninth year, recognizes meetings and events leaders from a diverse set of organizations of all sizes who leverage Cvent technology to deliver best-in-class in-person, virtual, and hybrid event experiences and drive positive business results. Award-winning organizations are selected from hundreds of submissions and embody the best in their respective industries. Finalists and winners were recognized at a live in-person ceremony on August 2 in Las Vegas at CAESARS FORUM. The event was also broadcast to a global virtual audience of meeting, event, and hospitality professionals.

“We have seen the digital transformation of the meetings and events industry accelerate over the last 18 months, and this year’s Cvent Excellence Awards winners prove the powerful role technology can play in driving event success,” said Cvent CMO, Patrick Smith. “These award-winning organizations, event professionals, and marketers have embraced technology as a critical part of their roles and will help pave the way to a future where we believe events are more engaging and more impactful than ever before. All of us at Cvent extend a well-deserved congratulations to each of this year’s finalists and winners.”

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“We have seen the digital transformation of the meetings and events industry accelerate over the last 18 months, and this year’s Cvent Excellence Awards winners prove the powerful role technology can play in driving event success”

The 2021 award winners are:

Event Marketing Mastermind | Best Event Marketing Strategy
Gerber Technology

SMMP Sensation | Strategic Meetings Management Program of the Year
Mastercard

Ace of Safe Spaces | Best Safe In-Person Experience
ACT, Inc.

Hybrid Hotshot | Best Hybrid Event Experience
InXpress

The Rookie | Cvent Rookie of the Year
MJH Life Sciences

ROI Rockstar | Best Return on Event
Wisconsin Bankers Association

Pivotal Partner | Cvent Partner of the Year
FCM Meetings & Events

Virtual Virtuoso | Best Virtual Events Program
United Federation of Teachers

Power of the Platform | Outstanding Achievement Across the Cvent Platform
Walmart

Cvent Superstar | Cvent Advocate of the Year
Michael Goldenberg, Eastern Athletics Trainers’ Association

Since 2013, Cvent has been celebrating their customers through an awards program at their annual user conference, Cvent CONNECT. The organizations and teams recognized have established themselves as thought-leaders within the meetings and events space. Winners are recognized in front of thousands of industry professionals each year during Cvent CONNECT, and their work is highlighted throughout the year through case studies and thought leadership content.

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