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  • 3 Days of Reward & Recognition

    3 Days of Reward & Recognition

    There’s something powerful about a reward and recognition event. It’s the moment a company stops and says, “We see you. We value you.”

    We love delivering these events because they create real impact. They celebrate success, strengthen culture and bring teams together in a meaningful way.

    Recently, we delivered a three-day corporate reward and recognition event for Pret A Manger. Shop managers travelled from across the UK to attend. The energy in the room said everything.

     

    Bringing Teams Together to Celebrate Success

    This wasn’t just an awards night. It was a shared experience.

    Over three days, we celebrated long service milestones, top-performing shops, individual heroes, cultural award winners and standout performers. Every moment mattered. Every name called on stage represented dedication and hard work.

    We designed the event to feel intentional and uplifting. People had time to celebrate, connect and reflect on what they had achieved together.

    The event took place at Big Penny Social. The venue gave us the scale and flexibility we needed. Light Fantastic Production Services Ltd delivered dynamic stage production that elevated the experience. The room felt alive from start to finish.

     

    More Than an Awards Ceremony

    Reward and recognition events do more than hand out trophies.

    They align teams around a shared vision. They reinforce values. They remind people why their work matters.

    When leaders invest in recognition, they send a clear message. Success does not go unnoticed. Effort counts. Culture matters.

    Having worked in corporate roles ourselves, we understand how much these moments mean. When people give their energy all year, they deserve an experience that feels thoughtful and well executed.

     

    Built on Partnership and Trust

    Events like this only succeed because of strong collaboration.

    A huge thank you to Adam Walker for his support throughout the event. It’s always a pleasure to work with someone who cares about the detail as much as we do.

    And to the Pret team, thank you for trusting us with your people. We never take that responsibility lightly.

     

    Planning a Reward and Recognition Event?

    If you’re planning a corporate reward and recognition event, we’d love to help.

    Whether you’re organising a one-night awards celebration or a multi-day experience, we create events that feel polished, purposeful and memorable.

    Let’s design something your team will still be talking about long after the final applause.

  • 2025 Highlights

    2025 Highlights

    Since launching AM:PM Events in February, the last 12 months have flown by — and looking back, we’re feeling incredibly proud.

    A huge thank you to the clients who trusted us with their events, the suppliers and venues who made the magic happen, and everyone who supported us and believed in us along the way. We truly couldn’t have done this without you.

    At AM:PM Events, we bring big ideas to life with creativity, precision, and energy. Whether it’s a conference, an awards ceremony, or an intimate private party, we produce events that amplify your vision and elevate your culture.

    To say we’re excited for 2026 is an understatement ✨🥂

  • Pret A Manger Brings Europe Together with Landmark Internal Event

    Pret A Manger Brings Europe Together with Landmark Internal Event

    Pret A Manger Brings Europe Together with Landmark Internal Event

    When Pret A Manger set out to launch its European strategy and recognise the people powering the business, the brief was ambitious: create the biggest, boldest, and most meaningful internal event in the company’s history.

    Working closely with the Pret leadership team, we delivered a two-part experience that brought strategy, storytelling, and celebration together—uniting teams from across Europe and reinforcing the culture at the heart of the brand.

    The day began with a strategy conference for 800 attendees, setting the tone for what Pret dubbed its “European Quarter Brief.” Rather than a traditional corporate conference, the event was built around an emotional narrative—one that celebrated shared purpose, people, and progress. A Pret-inspired environment, live music, video content, and authentic moments of team recognition ensured the message landed with impact.

    As the sun set, the energy shifted. Over 2,000 guests came together for a summer party that transformed the space into a vibrant celebration of connection and achievement. From production and AV to guest logistics and entertainment, every detail was carefully curated to feel effortless—while delivering maximum impact.

    Behind the scenes, the project was delivered under budget, generating savings of over £150,000, and ran seamlessly to plan. The success of the event led to a three-year recurring partnership—and praise from the very top.

    Pret’s CEO, Pano Christou, described it as “the biggest and most meaningful internal event in Pret’s history.”

    For us, it was proof that when strategy meets storytelling—and people come first—extraordinary events follow.