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.
Melissa Hammans
Vice President of Event Operations , The Special Event Company
Melissa Hammans is the Vice President of Event Operations where she leads a team in the planning and execution for global brands. With over a decade of experience as an Executive Producer, Melissa is well-versed in all types of projects spanning corporate events, brand experiences, digital, print, film, music, and much more.
She began her career performing on stage and touring the globe- a foundation that shaped her passion for storytelling and creative collaboration. Prior to joining TSEC, she led Production Teams and Event Operations as Director of Production and VP, Production. Melissa leverages her experience and passion for delivering exceptional experiences to create innovative and meaningful connections for clients and audiences alike.