PCMA Northern California Chapter

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 - Do you want to showcase your business to meeting planners in Northern California? If so, consider donating an auction item to the PCMA Northern California Chapter auction. 300 meeting industry professionals will gather at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on November 13 for the Bay Area Meetings Industry Excellence (BAMIE) Awards. Past auction donations have included:  🛌 Hotel Stays 💳 Gift Cards 🎟️ Tickets to Sporting Events, Concerts, or a Show 🏝️ Destination Vacation Packages (hotel + dining + experiences) 🍷 Wine 🎁 Gift Baskets ✈️ Airline Tickets   If you’d like your business to be showcased, submit you donation before October 31.  <https://lnkd.in/gyvyzyKW> #meetings #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #meetingsindustry

The 2024 BAMIES Gala Virtual Silent Auction is officially LIVE! Now through November 13, you can bid on exclusive items like a 2-night stay at a vineyard, 5 nights in Mexico, a VIP NBA experience, a Hawaiian getaway and much more. Don't miss your chance to snag these amazing experiences! Don't want to wait? Select the "Buy Now" option to ensure you get it! Start bidding now: Text BAMIES2024 to 243725 #BAMIES2024 #SilentAuction #MeetingProfs #PCMA

2 more days to nominate an amazing Meetings & Events professional for a BAMIES Award! Nominations close September 20. Some categories include: ✨ 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫: Honoring an emerging talent with less than 3 years in the industry who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, vision, and enthusiasm. This person is someone to watch, destined to shape the future of the events industry. ✨ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: Honoring an organization that has significantly benefited the Bay Area through events that enhance economic and social well-being, driven by long-term support and community engagement. ✨ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: Celebrating individuals who have revolutionized the event industry with innovative changes, setting new standards of excellence and inspiring others. Nominate a deserving professional Today: https://lnkd.in/gp7Hs2yv

It's not too late to nominate an amazing professional in our industry for the BAMIES! The deadline has been extended to September 20. Nominations are open for 7 categories including: ✨ Impact Award: Honoring an organization that has significantly benefited the Bay Area through events that enhance economic and social well-being, driven by long-term support and community engagement. ✨ Change Maker Award: Celebrating individuals who have revolutionized the event industry with innovative changes, setting new standards of excellence and inspiring others. Nominate a deserving professional: https://lnkd.in/gp7Hs2yv

It's not too late to nominate an amazing professional in our industry for the BAMIES! The deadline has been extended to September 20. Nominations are open for 7 incredible categories including: ✨ Impact Award: Honoring an organization that has significantly benefited the Bay Area through events that enhance economic and social well-being, driven by long-term support and community engagement. ✨ Change Maker Award: Celebrating individuals who have revolutionized the event industry with innovative changes, setting new standards of excellence and inspiring others. Nominate a deserving professional today: https://lnkd.in/gp7Hs2yv

The Bay Area Meetings Industry Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions in the meeting and events industry. ➡ Nominations are now open to recognize the following on November 13: 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 The Rising Star Award celebrates an emerging talent in our industry who, despite being relatively new, has demonstrated exceptional dedication, vision, and enthusiasm. Recognized as a future leader, this person is someone to watch, destined to shape the future of the events industry. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 - 2 Categories 1. Destination Marketing Organization/Convention Visitors Bureau The winning DMO/CVB will have shown innovative ways to showcase their destination, fostering successful collaborations and creating unique experiences that enhance the appeal and success of their location. 2. Event & Venue Excellence Award The Event & Venue Excellence Award honors outstanding professionals in the hotel and event services sectors, including Sales Managers, GSOs, Conference Services, DMCs, audiovisual companies, and entertainment providers. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 The Change Maker Award celebrates individuals that have made a significant impact in the event industry, or within their organizations, by driving innovative changes, setting new standards of excellence, introducing new concepts, technologies or practices that have revolutionized how events are planned, executed, or experienced. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 - 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 This individual is recognized for their creativity, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 - 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 This individual is recognized for their creativity, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 This award recognizes an individual who has made significant, lasting contributions to the industry and the Bay Area events community. Their career, spanning a minimum of 10 years, is marked by exemplary dedication, innovation, and influence. NOMINATE Here: https://lnkd.in/gWcJQWC7 #PCMANCC #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs

Are you a San Francisco Bay Area Meetings & Events professional looking to: - Grow your network of meetings industry professionals - Learn a valuable new skill to strengthen your resume If so, then join the PCMA NCC Marketing Committee to assist with graphics for social media, newletters, and event signage. If you are familiar with Canva.com, then you know how easy it is. If you aren't, then this is a great opportunity to learn one of the easiest and most powerful web apps for creating professional looking images and videos. You will only need to invest 1-2 hours a month to grow your network and skills in this postion. For more information or to volunteer, contact Kurt Shaver.

Admit it - You 💕 YACHT ROCK. So why not enjoy those smooth sounds on an actual YACHT this August 15? The PCMA NCC Rock the Yacht event is a chance to meet and mingle with SF Bay Area Meetings industry professionals while enjoying a beautiful SF Bay cruise aboard the Giants Enterprises Spirit of California. Maximum capacity is 120 so register early to reserve your spot. Enjoy Early-Bird savings when you register by July 31. See link in Comments for more information and to register. #meetingsprofs #meetingsandevents #rocktheyacht #yachtrock #sailing

SAVE the DATE for the most glamourous night of the year for the Bay Area Meetings Industry - the PCMA NCC BAMIES (Bay Area Meetings Industry Excellence Awards). Along with recognizing deserving individuals and organizations, the party THEME is always a big part of BAMIES. Look for an upcoming announcement on the THEME along with registration, table reservations, and sponsorship details soon.

Attendees at the PCMA Northern California Chapter LEAP Educational conference sure did have fun with the AI photo filter app provided by event photographer Flix In Motion. Not only could subjects pick from themes like Pop Art, Anime, Retro, and Super Hero, but a few of the filters took years (if not decades) off their appearance! Can you identify the FOUR PCMA NCC Board/Committee Chairs? Place your guess in the Comments. #pcmancc #meetings #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs