Council in Events sector unveils honorees for 2025 Hall of Leaders and International Awards
The Events Industry Council (EIC) has announced the recipients of its annual Global Awards for 2025. The prestigious event will take place on October 6, 2025, at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
The Global Awards ceremony is a celebration of excellence across the global events community, recognising achievements in various categories. However, the detailed list of honorees and their specific award categories are not yet fully disclosed.
One of the most anticipated awards is the EIC Hall of Leaders, a recognition program for exemplary achievements and leadership in the global business events industry. This year, Robert A. Gilbert, Al Hutchinson, Matthias Schultze, Gary Shapiro, and Claire Smith have been inducted into the Hall of Leaders.
Another significant award is the EIC Pacesetter Award, which recognises an emerging leader with a proven track record of successful leadership and impact on advancing the industry. The 2025 recipient of this award is Michel Wohlmuth.
The EIC also recognises extraordinary effort in the areas of adaptation and innovation, people, planet, and prosperity, aligned with UN SDGs, through the Adaptation and Innovation Award and the EIC Social Impact Award, respectively.
Stephanie Glanzer, CMP, Chief Sales Officer and Senior Vice President at MGM Resorts International, expressed her excitement about hosting the event, saying, "We are thrilled to host the EIC Global Awards ceremony and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our industry's leaders."
The EIC is a global federation representing the business events industry, dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the industry through education, collaboration, and advocacy. The Global Awards ceremony is a testament to their commitment to recognising and celebrating excellence in the events industry.
For more detailed information about each honoree and their awarded category within the Events Industry Council's 2025 Global Awards, you may wish to consult the official EIC website or their dedicated press release. The event is sure to be a memorable occasion, marking a significant milestone in the events industry's calendar.
- Robert A. Gilbert, Al Hutchinson, Matthias Schultze, Gary Shapiro, and Claire Smith have been recognized for their exemplary achievements and leadership in the global business events industry, as they will be inducted into the EIC Hall of Leaders.
- Michel Wohlmuth, an emerging leader with a proven track record of successful leadership and impact on advancing the industry, has been selected as the recipient of the EIC Pacesetter Award in 2025.
