The closing date for entries to the 2008 EIBTM Meeting and Incentive Industry Awards is 31st August 2007. With just two weeks to go, the 6 categories are recognised as the key benchmarks for what makes a successful event or campaign and showcases the best of the global industry. This year a new category has been introduced “Best Event Evaluation”.

The awards recognize the contribution, creativity and dedication of the world’s event creators and planners and the judges look for imagination, innovation, excellence, execution and evaluation across all types of events and marketing campaigns.

Julian Pullan, Managing Director, Jack Morton and one of last year’s EIBTM award winners said: "The EIBTM Awards recognise exceptional creativity and imaginative skill, so we were delighted that our work with Philips was recognised with the 'Best conference under 250 passengers' award in 2007."

The full list of six EIBTM 2008 Awards categories include:

• Best Special Event
• Best Conference (above 250 participants)
• Best Conference (below 250 participants)
• Best Product Launch
• Best Incentive Programme
• Best Event Evaluation

Any type of event or marketing campaign falling under incentive travel, conference and meetings or corporate events is eligible for entry. The 2008 Awards will be announced and presented at a VIP ceremony during this year’s event from 2-4 December 2008 in Barcelona.