The industry gathered at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium last night to celebrate the best of the industry at the 2012 Australian Event Awards.
LIST OF WINNERS – 2012 Australian Event Award Winners
Australian Event of the Year
2012 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour- Opera Australia
Sydney Olympic Park Best Sporting Event
2012 Santos Tour Down Under- Events South Australia
Best Tourism Event
2012 Santos Tour Down Under – Events South Australia
Best Charity or Cause-Related Event
Hawaiian Ride for Youth 2012
CIM Magazine Best Meeting or Conference
Mumbrella360- Focal Attractions Pry ltd
Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event
2012 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour- Opera Australia
Best Corporate Event
By Design Group Corporate Showcase- Atlantic Group [V] Companies
Best Exhibition
Asia- Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition 2011- Reed Exhibitions Australia
Coates Hire Best Community Event
The Light in Winter- Fed Square Pty Ltd
Academy of Wedding Planners Best Private Event
Nadine and Elie’s Wedding – Staging Connections
Best New Event
Outpost 2011- Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
Best Regional Event
Ulysses AGM Event Mildura 2012- Mildura Rural City Council
Best Achievement in Design, Look or Theming
The Electric Canvas for Vivid Sydney
Best Achievement in Catering
Belinda Franks Catering for their work on Pasapaley Polo in the City 2011
Best Achievement in Marketing, Communication or Sponsorship
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust for Outpost 2011
Best Achievement in Sustainability
Kogarah City Council- Major Events and Citizenship Ceremonies
Best Technical Achievement or Innovation
Global Entries Online for their work on Equestrian Events
Best Venue
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Best Product or Service
Bespoke Luxury Bathroom Module- Splashdown Event Services
Best Education or Training Program
William Angliss Institute Events Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Events
Best Export
David Atkins Enterprises
Young Achiever of the Year
Laura Sage- Event Planet
Entertainer of the Year
Harmony and Darryl Lovegrove
Event Manager of the Year
Event Planet
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mary Lopez
Lena Malouf
John Allen
