JUDGES
Our leading panel of judges are industry professionals who have in-depth experience of running events. Each of our judges are allocated an award category and vote independently and separately to score each entry. They then meet to share scoring and discuss feedback to consolidate the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Phoenix Porcelli
Global Head of Sales, Convene
Phoenix Porcelli is Global Head of Sales at Convene, a multi-branded hospitality company that designs and operates a network of meeting, event, and flexible office spaces across the U.S. and UK. In this role, she oversees a team of more than 85 sales professionals supporting two brands – Convene and etc.venues – and nearly 40 locations. Phoenix led the development and expansion of the Convene Enterprise Sales Team, Inbound Sales Team, and Commercial Enablement Team to maximize the company’s global sales capabilities and cultivate a cohesive cross-brand-selling strategy; under her leadership, Convene has continually exceeded its sales targets. Phoenix is also a Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) and, prior to Convene, managed event and catering sales for luxury hotel brands like Waldorf Astoria and The Conrad. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Boston University.