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The AEO (Association of Event Organisers) has postponed the AEO Excellence Awards to the evening of the 4 December 2020.
The event, which was originally due to take place on the 12 June has been moved as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Chris Skeith, AEO, chief executive said: “Based on feedback sought from the AEO council, it was decided that hosting the event in December would be an opportunity to end what has been a challenging year for many of us on a positive note, celebrating the exceptional people and achievements in this industry and togetherness.”