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SUMMARY:WEAF Annual Gala Dinner & Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our most prestigious event of the year! Network with key players from the South West Aerospace\, Defence and Manufacturing community and celebrate our industry with the Making a Difference awards!\n\n\n\n  \nWhat to expect:\n\nAn action-packed agenda filled with quality networking opportunities.\nWelcome reception with bubbles and canapés.\nA delicious two course meal in the stunning Sansovino hall at the Bristol Harbour Hotel\nCelebrate our innovative industry with the M.A.D awards!\nRenew acquaintances with old friends and make new connections in a beautiful setting!\n\n  \nThe spectacular WEAF Annual Dinner will bring together industry leaders\, primes\, mid tiers and SME alike for a fabulous evening of networking and celebration. \nDemand for tickets is always extremely high and it is an event not to be missed! \n\n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLocation: Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa\, Bristol \nDate: 28th November 2024 \nTime: 6:30pm – late \nDress: Black tie/smart business attire \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nRecognising Excellence: The WEAF Making a Difference Awards\n\nIs a colleague of yours M.A.D. (Making a Difference)? Does one of your colleagues stand out for their contribution to the industry? WEAF and the region would like to recognise and celebrate their achievements! \nNew for 2024\, we are delighted to announce the inaugural WEAF\, M.A.D. Awards\, celebrating excellence and innovation. The region boasts the largest Aerospace\, Defence\, and Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering cluster in the country so there will be strong competition and plenty of opportunity to recognise exceptional talent in our industry. \nThe WEAF M.A.D. Awards aims to highlight groundbreaking innovations in manufacturing and design\, sustainability initiatives\, the unsung heroes and those investing in the growth and development of future talent. Central to these awards is a strong emphasis on individuals—the visionary leaders and dedicated teams driving excellence within our industry. \n  \nAwards categories: \n\nPrime – Innovative Team Award in Design\, Process or Systems\nSME- Innovative Team Award in Design\, Process or Systems\nThe Unsung Hero Award (open to all)\nSustainability Awards (open to SMEs)\nCelebrating Leadership Award (Open to all)\n\n  \nWe encourage you to participate by nominating deserving businesses and individuals who demonstrate excellence in our industry. Your nominations are vital in recognising and honouring those who inspire and lead by example. \nClick here to nominate. \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\nTickets are available as single delegate tickets or tables of 10. \nOpen to WEAF Members\, Affiliate Members (ADS\, MAA\, FAC\, NWAA\, Invest NI and Aerospace Wales) and Non-members. \nTo book a table of ten via invoice please email belinda@weaf.co.uk \n* Please note that tickets are plus VAT & booking fee and include a small donation to this years chosen charity. \n  \n\n\nCharity Support\n\nThis year our headline sponsors Beagle Aircraft have chosen to support the Water Lily Project. \nThe Water Lily Project is a Christian charity that is passionate about supporting and empowering women across Bournemouth\, Christchurch\, and Poole areas and helping them back to independent living. \nhttps://waterlilyproject.org.uk/ \n  \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFancy Sponsoring this event? \nWe have several sponsorship packages available for this event and for the industry award categories. To find out more please email events@weaf.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is supported and attended by industry primes including:\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake a weekend of it\n\n\n\n\nWe have placed 10 x bedrooms on hold for the night of 28th November\, which are priced at £165 per room based on sole occupancy and including breakfast. There is a £10 surcharge for double occupancy. \nIf you wish to book\, you can do so by calling 0117 203 4445 and selecting option 1 for bedroom reservations. You will need to quote the code ‘2411WEAFGA’ in order to access the preferential rate. \nBedrooms will need to be booked before 17th October\, at which point any that haven’t been booked will be released for general resale.
URL:https://www.weaf.co.uk/event/weaf-annual-gala-dinner-awards-2024/
LOCATION:Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa\, Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa\, 53-55 Corn Street\, Bristol\, BS1 1HT
CATEGORIES:Face to Face
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