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Agencies, Teams & Professionals — MUSE Event Awards
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AGENCIES, TEAMS & PROFESSIONALS

RECOGNITION FOR CAPABILITY, LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE

Organizations, specialist companies, teams, leaders, and professionals demonstrating exceptional event-industry expertise.

The MUSE Event Awards welcomes entries worldwide. Present the achievement in the context most relevant to what you want the international jury to evaluate.

Open WorldwideEnter Your Achievement - Eligible from January 1, 2024Early Bird Entries Close November 19, 2026

FIND THE CATEGORY THAT FITS YOUR ACHIEVEMENT

Browse the 4 category groups below and select the subcategory that best represents the achievement you want the jury to evaluate.

If more than one category reflects a distinct aspect of your achievement, you may submit it to multiple eligible categories. Each category will be evaluated independently.

01Event & Experience AgenciesIncludes Event Agency, Live Communication Agency, Experiential Agency.
EA10001Event Agency

Recognizing agencies that consistently deliver high-quality events through strong creativity, strategy, service, and execution.

EA10002Live Communication Agency

Recognizing agencies specializing in live communication that connect organizations and audiences through events and experiences.

EA10003Experiential Agency

Recognizing agencies specializing in brand experiences, activations, immersive engagement, and experiential marketing.

EA10004Boutique Agency

Recognizing independent agencies with up to 50 employees that deliver distinctive work through focused expertise and personalized service.

EA10005Rising Agency

Recognizing agencies established within the previous five years that demonstrate exceptional early achievement and market potential.

EA10006Incentive Agency

Recognizing agencies specializing in incentive events, travel, rewards, loyalty, and motivational experiences.

EA10007Wedding & Social Event Agency

Recognizing agencies that create exceptional weddings, private celebrations, and social events.

EA10008Professional Conference Organizer

Recognizing professional conference organizers that deliver effective congresses, conferences, meetings, and association events.

EA10009Production Agency

Recognizing agencies that lead the technical, scenic, operational, and production delivery of events.

EA10000New Category

For entries that do not fit an existing event & experience agencies sub-category and require a more specific classification.

02Specialist Companies & Service ProvidersIncludes Exhibition Stand Company, Event Technology Company, Event Staffing Company.
OC10001Exhibition Stand Company

Recognizing companies that design, build, install, or service exhibition stands, booths, pavilions, and displays.

OC10002Event Technology Company

Recognizing companies that develop or provide event technology products, platforms, systems, or specialist services.

OC10003Event Staffing Company

Recognizing companies that provide trained event staff, hosts, brand ambassadors, coordinators, and operational personnel.

OC10004Furniture & Equipment Hire Company

Recognizing companies that provide reliable, functional, and well-presented furniture, equipment, and event infrastructure.

OC10000New Category

For entries that do not fit an existing specialist companies & service providers sub-category and require a more specific classification.

03TeamsIncludes Event Team, In-House Event Team, Marketing Team.
TM10001Event Team

Recognizing a team whose collaboration, expertise, and execution deliver outstanding events or experiences.

TM10002In-House Event Team

Recognizing an internal organizational team responsible for high-quality event strategy, planning, and delivery.

TM10003Marketing Team

Recognizing a team that develops and delivers effective event marketing, communication, content, and audience strategies.

TM10004Production Team

Recognizing a production team that successfully integrates technical, scenic, operational, and live-show requirements.

TM10005Venue Event Team

Recognizing an in-house venue team that delivers exceptional service, operations, and event support.

TM10006Hotel Event Team

Recognizing a hotel team that delivers outstanding event planning, hospitality, operations, and guest experience.

TM10000New Category

For entries that do not fit an existing teams sub-category and require a more specific classification.

04Leadership & Individual AchievementsIncludes Executive Director, Event Director, Creative Director.
IA10001Executive Director

Recognizing senior leaders who demonstrate exceptional strategy, leadership, influence, and contribution to the events industry.

IA10002Event Director

Recognizing directors who lead event strategy, teams, clients, stakeholders, and delivery with exceptional effectiveness.

IA10003Creative Director

Recognizing creative leaders whose vision shapes the concept, identity, storytelling, and artistic direction of events.

IA10004Production Director

Recognizing production leaders who manage technical, scenic, logistical, financial, and operational event requirements.

IA10005Event Manager

Recognizing event managers who deliver complex projects through strong organization, judgment, communication, and problem-solving.

IA10006Event Producer

Recognizing producers who integrate creative, commercial, technical, and operational requirements into successful event delivery.

IA10007Event Technologist

Recognizing professionals who use technology to improve event systems, interaction, experience, and outcomes.

IA10008Meeting Designer

Recognizing professionals who design effective meeting formats, participation methods, content flow, and collaborative experiences.

IA10009Marketing Director

Recognizing marketing leaders who develop successful event positioning, audience, communication, and growth strategies.

IA10010Sustainability Leader

Recognizing professionals who advance responsible, measurable, and innovative sustainability practices in events.

IA10011Master of Ceremonies

Recognizing masters of ceremonies who guide formal programs with professionalism, presence, timing, and audience connection.

IA10012Moderator

Recognizing moderators who guide panels, discussions, debates, and audience questions with clarity, balance, and engagement.

IA10013Speaker

Recognizing speakers who deliver relevant content with clarity, authority, energy, and audience impact.

IA10014Wedding Planner

Recognizing professionals who create exceptional weddings through creativity, precision, service, and personal understanding.

IA10015Rising Event Professional

Recognizing emerging professionals who demonstrate exceptional early achievement, capability, and future potential.

IA10000New Category

For entries that do not fit an existing leadership & individual achievements sub-category and require a more specific classification.

MUSE Recognition

WINNING LEVELS

Every eligible entry is evaluated against the established MUSE standard and may receive Platinum, Gold, or Silver recognition according to its final score.

Entries scoring below 65 do not receive an award. A category may recognize multiple winners or no winners, depending on whether the entries meet the required standard.

85–100 points

Platinum

75–84 points

Gold

65–74 points

Silver

MUSE Grand Distinction

MUSE GRAND DISTINCTIONS

Eligible Platinum-winning entries may be considered for MUSE Grand Distinctions according to the official award criteria.

The distinction is awarded solely at the jury’s discretion and may be withheld when no eligible Platinum-winning entry meets the required standard.

What MUSE Winners Receive

Winner Benefits

Every Platinum, Gold, and Silver Winner receives:

01

Official Winner Title

Official MUSE Event Awards winner title

02

Digital Certificate

Personalized digital winner certificate

03

Winner Badge

Official Platinum, Gold, or Silver winner badge

04

Winner Profile

Official winner listing and dedicated winner profile

05

Promotional Materials

Digital promotional materials and official press release template

06

MUSE Statuette

Eligibility to purchase the official MUSE Event Awards statuette

Every eligible entry is evaluated independently against the established MUSE standard.

Winning entrants may submit written interviews for editorial consideration on Muse.World. Selected winners may also be invited to contribute video interviews or other editorial materials. Publication and promotion are subject to editorial review and are not guaranteed.

The Evaluation Framework

How Entries
Are Evaluated

Each eligible entry is evaluated independently by an international jury with expertise relevant to the selected category. The jury applies the official five-part MUSE Evaluation Framework to the achievement and its category-specific objectives.

Entries are evaluated on their own merits rather than ranked solely against one another.

01

Purpose & Relevance

The clarity of the achievement’s objectives, intended audience, context, and relevance to the selected category.

02

Strategy & Approach

The strength of the concept, planning, approach, and decisions used to achieve the stated objectives.

03

Execution & Quality

The standard of delivery, craft, expertise, coordination, and quality demonstrated in the selected discipline.

04

Distinction & Excellence

The originality, differentiation, creativity, innovation, expertise, or category-specific excellence demonstrated by the entry.

05

Results & Impact

Credible evidence of outcomes, audience response, business value, community benefit, or other results relevant to the achievement’s purpose.

Prepare Your Submission

ENTRYREQUIREMENTS

Eligibility
Open worldwide. Eligible work must have been created, organized, produced, launched, delivered, or active on or after January 1, 2024.
Ongoing Work
Recurring and ongoing work may be entered when eligible activity occurred during the official eligibility period.
Language
Entries must be submitted in English.
Entry Description
Maximum 350 words.
Supporting Files
Up to eight images or PDF documents. Maximum 4 MB per file.
Image Dimensions
Maximum 1920 × 1080 pixels.
Video or Website Links
Up to five links. Submitted videos must not exceed three minutes each.
Multiple Categories
The same achievement may be submitted to multiple eligible categories. Each category is evaluated independently.
Editing Deadline
Entries may be edited until the Final Extension Deadline on February 25, 2027.

PLAN YOUR ENTRY

View Deadlines

Early Bird Deadline

Regular Deadline

Final Deadline

Final Extension Deadline

Category Guidance

IS AGENCIES, TEAMS & PROFESSIONALS
THE RIGHT
CATEGORY?

Choose Agencies, Teams & Professionals when you want the jury to focus on this discipline, contribution, or achievement.

Compare All Award Categories
Enter This Category When

This contribution is the achievement.

Organizations, specialist companies, teams, leaders, and professionals demonstrating exceptional event-industry expertise.

Consider Another Category When

A different achievement is the focus.

Choose Events for the complete event, or compare the other specialist categories when a separate contribution deserves its own evaluation.

The same achievement may be entered in more than one eligible category when each submission presents a distinct focus and relevant evidence.

Your Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Agencies, Teams & Professionals category recognize?

Organizations, specialist companies, teams, leaders, and professionals demonstrating exceptional event-industry expertise.

Should I enter this category or Events?

Choose this category when the specific discipline or contribution is the focus of your entry. Choose Events when you want the complete event evaluated as one unified achievement.

Can the same achievement be submitted to multiple categories?

Yes. The same achievement may be submitted to multiple eligible categories. Each category is evaluated independently, and the applicable category fee applies to each submission.

How do I choose the right subcategory?

Browse the category groups and open the subcategory descriptions. Choose the subcategory that most closely represents the achievement and evidence you want the jury to evaluate.

Can recurring or ongoing work be entered?

Yes. Eligible activity must have occurred on or after January 1, 2024. Identify the qualifying edition, occurrence, project, or period that the jury is being asked to evaluate.

What evidence should I include?

Include a clear description of your objectives, approach, execution, and credible results. Supporting images, documents, and links should demonstrate the achievement in relation to the selected subcategory.

What if no published category accurately fits my work?

Select New Category within the most relevant category group. Propose a category name and briefly explain what you want the jury to evaluate. The proposal will be reviewed by the MUSE Event Awards team before judging.

Enter Your Achievement in the
2027 MUSE Event Awards

Select the category that best represents your achievement, then present it to the international MUSE jury.

Early Bird Entries Close November 19, 2026.

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