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Submit Your Entry

To submit your entry, please ensure you read and complete the form in full and with care.

The closing date for all entries is Tuesday, 30th June.

If you have any questions or need support, feel free to contact Tanya Popeau at [email protected]

Key competition information:

Shortlisted applicants invited to Lisbon will receive a complimentary ticket to Convene 4 Climate, but will be responsible for covering their own travel and hotel expenses.

The Global Awards Winners will have their Airline tickets covered to attend Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami. The winners will be flown by United Airlines only and PCMA will book their tickets on their behalf. The airline tickets will be covered for one person per winning entry only. Where a team entry is submitted, one individual must be nominated to receive the travel prize and attend the event in Miami.

Complimentary access to Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami will be provided for the winners’ presentation day only.

Winners will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own hotel accommodation and any additional expenses incurred while attending Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami.

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Section 1: Applicant Details

A. Self-Nomination

Please complete this section if you are nominating yourself.

Full Name:

Job Title / Role:

Organisation Name (if applicable):

Organisation Type (please select one):

If you selected "Other" as an Organisation Type, please specify here:

Country:

Email Address:

Phone number (including country code):

Website or LinkedIn Profile link:

B. Nominating Another Individual/Organisation

Please complete this section if you are nominating someone else.

YOUR DETAILS (NOMINATOR) - Full Name:

Organisation Name (if applicable):

Email Address:

Phone Number (including country code):

NOMINEE DETAILS - Full Name:

Job Title / Role:

Organisation Name (if applicable):

Organisation Type (please select one):

If you selected "Other" as an Organisation Type, please specify here:

Country:

Email Address (if known):

Phone Number (including country code, if known):

Website or LinkedIn Profile link:

Section 2: Award Category

Which award are you entering? (select one)(Required)

Section 3: Your Innovation / Initiative

Title of Your Initiative / Solution:(Required)

Brief Summary (Max 50 words)(Required)

Describe your idea and the problem it solves.

Full Description (Max 500 words)(Required)

Explain your innovation in detail. What makes it new or transformative for business events?

What challenge are you addressing?(Required)

(Social, environmental, operational, behavioural, or systemic)

How does your solution transform the way business events are designed, delivered, or experienced?(Required)

Section 4: Impact & Results

What measurable impact has your solution achieved?(Required)

(Please provide measurable indicators, e.g. in behaviour change, carbon reduction, inclusion outcomes, cost savings, etc.)

Over what timeframe were these results achieved?(Required)

Section 5: Evidence and Validation

What evidence supports your results?(Required)

(e.g. reports, case studies, third-party verification, client testimonials)

Can your impact be independently verified?(Required)

Yes

No

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Upload supporting documents (optional)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 15 MB.

(PDFs, reports, etc.)

Or add the link here (optional):

Section 6: Scalability and Future Potential

How scalable is your solution?(Required)

(Can it be replicated across regions, event types, or industries?)

What is required to scale this solution further?(Required)

(Funding, partnerships, policy change, technology development, etc.)

What is your vision for the next 2–3 years?(Required)

Section 7: Category-Specific Insight

Human Impact Award: What evidence do you have of long-term behavioural change?

Technology for Climate Award: How does your solution deliver verifiable carbon reduction?

(Please indicate your measurement methodology, ISO standard or protocol.)

Trailblazer Award: How have you personally influenced systemic change in the Business Events industry?

Impact Event Award: Has your event influenced systemic change in the Business Events industry?

Section 8: Impact Reel Submission (optional)

Please include the link to your 2-minute "Impact Reel" video here:

(Max 2 minutes – required)

For any other supporting material you would like to upload, please include the link here:

Section 9: Participation Commitment

Are you available to attend and present in Lisbon on September 16th, 2026 if shortlisted?(Required)

Yes

No

Section 10: Declarations

Please select all of the below:

I confirm that the information provided is accurate and truthful.

I agree to allow Convene 4 Climate to use my submission for judging purposes.

I understand that shortlisted applicants invited to Lisbon will receive a complimentary ticket to Convene 4 Climate, but will be responsible for covering their own travel and hotel expenses.

I understand that the Global Awards Winners will have their Airline tickets covered to attend Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami. The winners will be flown by United Airlines only and PCMA will book their tickets on their behalf. The airline tickets will be covered for one person per winning entry only. Where a team entry is submitted, one individual must be nominated to receive the travel prize and attend the event in Miami.

I understand that complimentary access to Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami will be provided for the winners’ presentation day only.

I understand that winners will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own hotel accommodation and any additional expenses incurred while attending Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami.

Please note that your responses to the questions below will not impact your eligibility for the competition or the judging of your entry.

I consent to PCMA and Convene 4 Climate (C4C) using the information submitted as part of my entry for promotional, marketing, editorial, and communications activities related to the C4C Global Awards and associated programmes - before, during and after the awards take place.(Required)

Yes

No

I agree that any supporting materials submitted as part of my entry may be used by PCMA and Convene 4 Climate (C4C) for promotional, marketing, and communications activities related to the competition before, during and after the awards take place.(Required)

Yes

No

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