2006 Meetings & Events Industry Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2006 Meetings & Events Industry Awards.
The winners were announced and awarded with trophies at a spectacular gala event held at Wrest Point during the National Conference in Hobart, Tasmania.
From 24 award categories covering all segments of the industry, the ‘Event of the Year’ award went to Jack Morton Worldwide for the Opening of the XVIII Commonwealth Games and the Platinum for the highest score of all entries went to Perth Expohire & Furniture Group. MEA's Outstanding Contribution Award this year went to Elizabeth Rich.
The Awards recognise excellent business practice in the Meetings & Events Industry and reward those who achieve outstanding results.
Catering and Banqueting: Sydney Showground NSW
Technical & Creative Production: eliteaudiovisual SA
Conference Support Products: Execugifts QLD
Conference Support Services: Ovations International NSW
Convention Bureau/Tourist Organisation: Sydney Convention & Visitors Bureau NSW
Exhibition Support Products & Services: Perth Expohire & Furniture Group WA
Operations Person of the Year: Mary Hair NT
Meetings or Events Manager of the Year: Jacqueline Larsen WA
Meeting Venue – More Than 500 Delegates: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre QLD
Meeting Venue – 150 to 500 Delegates: Hyatt Regency Adelaide SA
Meeting Venue – Less Than 150 Delegates: The Westin Melbourne VIC
Specialty Venue: Dreamworld QLD
In-House Meetings Management: Australian Education International ACT
Meetings Management - 8 or more employees: Tour Hosts NSW
Meetings Management – less than 8 employees: Conference Solutions Pty Ltd ACT
Special Event Organiser: Great Southern E-vents NSW
Meeting of the Year - More than 500 delegates: Alice Springs Convention Centre NT / Tour Hosts NSW / Northern Territory Convention Bureau NT
ISPPD5 – International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases
Event of the Year: Jack Morton Worldwide NSW - The Opening of the XVIII Commonwealth Games
Outstanding Contribution Award – Elizabeth Rich, NSW
Platinum Award: Perth Expohire & Furniture Group WA
Hall of Fame - New Members
2006-2009 Catering / Banqueting Sydney Showground NSW
2006-2009 Conference Support Products Execugifts QLD
2006-2009 Convention Bureau Tourist Organisation Sydney Convention & Visitors Bureau NSW
Coming soon – Opening date for Award submissions 2007! Keep your eyes on http://www.meetingsevents.com.au/awards/
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