Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.
The first Australian Event Awards to be held on the Sunshine Coast took place last night, attracting over 300 people from around the country.
See below for a full list of winners:
Best Sporting Event
Winner: Santos Tour Down Under 2016
Visit Sunshine Coast Best Tourism Event
Winner: Margaret River Gourmet Escape 2015, IMG Culinary
Best Charity of Cause-Related Event
Winner: Youngcare Simpson Desert Challenge 2016
CIM Best Meeting or Conference
Winner: Mumbrella360
EVENTelec Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event
Winner: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – Turandot, Opera Australia
Best Corporate Event
Winner: Dreamtime 2015 Business Session and Dinner, Belle Laide Events
Best Exhibition
Winner: Hair Expo Australia 2016, Reed Exhibitions
Coates Hire Best Community Event
Winner: Parramatta Lanes 2015, City of Parramatta
Best New Event
Winner: Water Polo by the Sea, Sold Out National Event Management
Best Regional Event
Winner: Byron Bay Bluesfest 2016
Best Achievement in Design, Look or Theming
Winner: Ample Projects for their work on Be The Light For The Wild, Centenary Light Walk at Taronga Zoo, Vivid Sydney 2016
Best Achievement in Marketing, Communication or Sponsorship
Winner: Zadro for their work on Hotel Career Expo 2016
Best Technical Achievement or Innovation
Winner: Imagination for their work on Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience
Best Achievement in Venue Management
Winner: Sydney Showground
Best Product or Service
Winner: Botanic Gardens Restaurant Adelaide
Best Education or Training Program
Winner: Holmesglen Institute
Best Achievement in Entertainment
Winner: Shane International Events & Entertainment for their work on The Magical Gift of Mother Earth at the 2015 Royal Adelaide Show
Young Achiever of the Year
Winner: Tara Whitfield, nominated by HUMM
Event Producer of the Year
Winner: Abbie McCrisken, nominated by DG Global
Event Management Company of the Year
Winner: DG Global
State or Territory Award
Winner: South Australia
Australia’s Favourite Event
Winner: Birdsville Big Red Bash
Lifetime Award
Winner: Peter Jones, Peter Jones Special Events
