Event competition judges seek creative entrepreneur

The SaVVy Club’s® annual event competition has attracted a first class panel of judges, each of whom is looking for the brightest star in the UK events industry.

[UKPRwire, Thu Nov 01 2007] The SaVVy Club’s® annual events competition, supported by both ACE and MPI UK, will provide four event planners with the opportunity of showcasing their talent before some of Britain’s most discerning connoisseurs.

Representing diverse specialities and expertise, the competition judges will be looking for individuals who demonstrate imagination, innovation, business savvy and exceptional planning skills, in each of the four categories - sport, culture, charity and gourmet.

As a noted active charitable contributor, and highly successful business woman/television personality Angela Rippon will be looking to find someone who demonstrates exceptional innovative flair “Fundraising not only provides a vital economic lifeline for charities, it's now a highly competitive business. Overall running costs have to be kept low to generate as much profit as possible for the charity, but you want your campaign to really stand out from the crowd. That requires imagination, innovation and good negotiating skills. A creative entrepreneur is someone who never loses sight of what is important.”

John Lunn, a member of The SaVVy Club® said “It is equally important for the entrants to have sound business acumen – its to their advantage too as the winners will profit from the staged event.”

Speaking from a wealth of invaluable experience to anyone wishing to pursue a successful career in this field, Emma Boardman, Founder and Director of Studio Boardman added “Passion, hard work and focus are paramount to anyone going into business. Creativity and style are key to anyone pursuing a career in this particular field.”

Other judges include Zanine Adams of Visit London, Paul Cook, President of Meetings Professional International (UK Chapter) and Joy Montmorency, Chair of the Association for Conferences & Events.

Notes to editors

1. As the UK’s premier social club for the busy professional, The SaVVy Club® is for people who enjoy the finer things in life, but don’t always have the time or inside knowledge to plan them. Amongst other benefits, members enjoy a spectacular calendar of bespoke social events and activities organised exclusively for them. These are not ordinary events, and have included private art viewings, opera performances, polo lessons and a tour of London Sewers. An index of previous events can be found at:

2. Angela Rippon - reknowned British television journalist, was awarded the OBE in June 2004. Recently hosting Live with Angela Rippon on the ITV News Channel, and famously guest-starring in a Morecambe and Wise Christmas show, Angela has also, more recently, presented Come Dancing.

3. Studio Boardman is the unique creative team behind campaigns and launches for Givenchy, Calvin Klien, Herman Miller and BP. We provide parties, events and launches and are re-knowned for pushing boundaries and achieving mind-blowing results http://studioboardman.co.uk/

4. Established in 1972, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest association for the meetings profession with more than 20,000 members in 68 chapters and clubs across Europe, the USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Japan. MPI helps its members do more business and deliver more value by offering a myriad of content-rich, planner- and supplier-focused events and initiatives. Beyond educational programming, a valuable communications and content platform provides abundant opportunities to stay current and connected. For more information visit

5. Established in 1971, the Association of Conferences and Events (ACE) is the broadest membership organisation in the meetings industry. ACE is unique in that it acts as a forum and information centre for member organisations involved in all facets of the industry. ACE has representation in several countries and throughout the UK. ACE not only provides a voice to government but actively participates with representation on the UK industries umbrella body, the Business Tourism Partnership (BTP) and through BTP is a member of the Tourism Alliance and is also a member of the Events Industry Forum. Further information can be found at: