Our awards and accreditations
Events that stand out, awards that prove it
At Keele University Events and Conferencing, our awards and accreditations reflect a commitment to excellence across every aspect of our service. They recognise the quality of our venues, the professionalism of our team, and the outstanding experiences we deliver for organisers and delegates alike. Achieving these standards demonstrates our dedication to continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice, ensuring every event hosted at Keele is delivered with expertise, care, and attention to detail.
Visit England
We proudly won Gold for Business Events Venue of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, recognising outstanding venues delivering exceptional conferences, events and delegate experiences.
Green meetings
We hold a Gold Green Meetings Accreditation from Green Tourism, recognising our commitment to environmentally responsible events and sustainable practices across our venues and operations.
Visit Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent
In 2024, we won Gold at Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards, a prestigious local award recognising excellence in venues delivering outstanding events and visitor experiences across the region.
Ecosmart
We proudly hold a ECOSmart Platinum accreditation, recognising outstanding sustainability leadership – delivering conferences and events that minimise environmental impact while supporting a greener future.
Food Made Good rating
We achieved the 3-Star Food Made Good Standard - the highest possible rating - recognising our commitment to sustainable sourcing, ethical practices, and serving food that’s better for people and planet.
Proud to be members
We are proud to be members of leading industry organisations including Academic Venue Solutions, Venues of Excellence and Meetings Industry Association. These memberships connect us with a network of high-quality venues and industry professionals, enabling us to share best practice, maintain exceptional standards and continually enhance the experiences we offer. Being part of these respected organisations reflects our commitment to professionalism, collaboration and delivering outstanding events at Keele.
