FMBE BEst Connected Hall of Fame, incl. Lifetime Achievement and Rising Stars

FMBE Lifetime Achievers are industry leading figures who have become iconic in FMBE circles. They are likely to be have enjoyed many years of leadership, or be retired, consulting or have passed an exceptional career landmark. Candidates are chosen by the FMBE team.

The Hall of Fame is made up of individuals who are nominated for the accolade for their exceptional influence on FMBE industry and project sucecess.

From 2026 a third tier, Rising Star awards will be added.

2004-present day: FMBE Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
(job titles at time of award presentation)

Pepe Parra, Founder and Chairman, gther

Stephen Gordon, People Director, Smollan

Jayne Thorburn, Chairman, Big Picture

Rob Allen, CEO, TRO

Robin Carlisle, MD, Mobile Promotions

Patrick Rooney. CEO, REL Field Marketing

Tony Stratton, Chairman, CPM

Nick Stevens, Corporate Agency Manager, P&G

Alison Williams, Chairman, FDS Group


FMBE BEst Connected Hall of Fame [job title at the time of recognition]

Annette Hedderman, Senior Account Manager, PRL

Craig Engall, Commercial Lead, Brand Experience and Media, Land Securities

Dawn Nottley, Client Services Director, TCC

Leanne Nutter, Retail and Brand Director, ABM Experience Solutions

Andrew Orr, Managing Director,  TRO

Andrew Leaver, Co-Founder and CEO, Brand Partnership Group

Louise Marcon, Visibility, Retail Transformation  and National Deployment, BAT Industries

Amanda Chandler – Account Director, Field Sales Solutions

Carina Filek – COO – Elevate Global

Tim Fletcher – Grocery Field Sales Controller – Carlsberg Britvic

Stephen Gordon, Managing Director, REL Field Marketing

Claire Grecian – MD – The Circle Agency

Samantha Green, Events Manager, Mast-Jägermeister

Helen Hanson, MD , Hel’s

Jennifer Hill, head of field sales, Molson Coors

Clare James, Founding Director, N2O

Mark Waddington – Director – Staffwise

FMBE BEst Connected Rising Star Award winners [job title at the time of recognition]

Martin Rothwell, Client Service Director,  GottaBe!

Georgie Adams, Senior Account Manager, Eventeem

Laura Squelch, Senior Account Director, N2O

Léana Catty-Wolf, Production Director, Raptor

Vicky Whiteley, Group Account Director, Elevate Global

Mike Pelosi, Brand Experience Manager, SpaceandPeople

Ben Burman – Head of Experiential, Zeal Creative