What is the MEA Industry Accreditation Program?
For personnel working within the meetings, convention and business events industry
An industry endorsement of competency in Meetings Management and commitment to achieving high standards and ethical practice.
Accredited Meetings Manager (AMM)
Accredited In House Meetings Manager (AIMM)
The MEA Accreditation process is one of rigorous peer review involving competency assessment, interview and client references. Those members who have obtained MEA Accreditation have proven competency in their commitment and ability to achieve high standards and ethical practice. Accreditation assists potential clients to identify those who have achieved the industry standard for experience and expertise. The Accredited member is required to re apply every three years to prove that skills and knowledge are current and remain at a high standard.
Benefits of Accreditation to the MEA Member
- Reinforcement to clients of the industry, that endorses competency of the member as a Meetings Manager
- Promotion of status as an accredited professional to the industry and the general public
- Industry endorsement of the commitment to achieving high standards and ethical practice
- Benchmarking of individual achievement within the industry
- Credibility within the industry and the respect of colleagues and suppliers
- Opportunities for career advancement
Benefits of Accreditation to the Meetings, Convention & Business Events Industry
- To ensure that the industry remains focused on raising the standards of its practice
- To enhance the reputation of the industry and increase consumer confidence when dealing with industry professionals
- To enforce the Industry's Code of Ethics
- To better inform the marketplace by differentiating individuals on the basis of a pre-determined criteria which has been agreed by the sector
- To reinforce the value of the industry as one that is professional with sufficient maturity to self-regulate
Are you a Meetings Manager, Professional Conference Organiser, Conference Manager, Meeting Planner, Event Manager, Special Projects Manager or manage everything in events and meetings management from A - Z?
For more information please visit our website on
www.meetingsevents.com.au/accreditation/industryaccreditation.shtml