In September 2021, UMBC received a 2021 Best Mid Market Venue Award in Unique Venues’ annual “best of” awards. The award recognizes the work of Campus Life’s Event and Conference Services (ECS) staff and their partnership with Residential Life to provide inclusive event and conference planning for the campus community and external constituents. ECS staff are known for their dedicated advising, expertise in the field, and excellence in providing resources for successful meetings, events, and conferences. Unique Venues is an organization committed to bringing together and promoting one-of-a-kind event venues.