EVP honours outstanding event professionals at 2026 dinner, award night - Vanguard News

Event Vendors Port Harcourt (EVP) has recognised outstanding professionals and emerging talents in the events industry at its 2026 Dinner and Award Night, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The event, themed “The Billionaire’s Ball”, took place on October 13 at the White Jade Event Centre, bringing together members of the association for an evening of entertainment, networking and recognition.

The annual celebration featured musical performances, other entertainment activities and a Best Dressed competition, with members showcasing outfits inspired by the evening’s luxury-themed dress code.

Awards were also presented to professionals across various categories of the events industry in recognition of their creativity, dedication, consistency and contributions to the sector.

The categories included DJ of the Year, MC of the Year and Decorator of the Year, while the Next Rated Awards recognised emerging talents and brands considered to have strong potential for growth.

A major highlight of the night was the presentation of the Premium Vendor of the Year Award, which went to So Sweet Events.

The ceremony also marked the formal inauguration of the association’s new Executive Committee, ushering in an administration led by its President, Brown Romeo Affah.

The inauguration was conducted by the association’s Electoral Committee.

In his address, Affah called on members to embrace unity, collective responsibility and continuous professional development.

He reaffirmed his commitment to building a stronger and more progressive association, urging members to work together towards common goals and improve service delivery across the industry.

The association said the event provided an opportunity to recognise members’ contributions, celebrate emerging talents and strengthen relationships among professionals.

It added that the award night marked the beginning of a new chapter in its leadership, with a renewed focus on professional excellence and the development of the events industry.

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