Levi Devine, a graduate of Leeds Beckett University, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Vanessa Cotton Scholarship. The announcement was made during a drinks reception on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, held at BCD Meetings & Events’ offices in London.
The scholarship includes a salaried 18-month Graduate Event Coordinator internship at BCD Meetings & Events, beginning in early September. During the internship, Devine will participate in a rotation programme across key departments within the agency.
The Vanessa Cotton Scholarship was established in 2011 by MPI UK & Ireland in memory of Vanessa Cotton, a UK meetings and events professional who died in 2010. The scholarship is open each year to final-year students completing an event management or meetings industry-related degree or diploma in the UK or Ireland.
Devine said: “I’m honoured to have been awarded the Vanessa Cotton Scholarship and to be joining BCD Meetings & Events. I’m thrilled by this opportunity and even more excited to see what the future holds.”
BCD Meetings & Events representatives cited Devine’s performance during the assessment day as a key factor in their decision.
“Levi made a strong impression throughout the assessment day. His friendly and personable demeanour showcased his enthusiasm for the events industry. His ability to lead the team during the group activity and encourage participation from all members reflects both his knowledge and teamwork skills. His event knowledge and passion during the individual interviews further reinforced his experience both in events and different situations and strives to do a good job. The decision to offer Levi the place was unanimous, and we cannot wait for him to join us in September,” BCD Meetings & Events said.
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