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2007 Meeting & Events Industry Awards Winners
The following awards were presented:
Platinum Award: Solution RED VIC Technical & Creative Production
Solution RED Pty Ltd

Solution RED is one of Australia's premium Technical and Creative Event Services companies, renowned for its ability to deliver above clients' expectations.
The national company excels in combining the technical elements of staging, conferencing, audio, lighting & design; with the creative elements of event décor, floristry napery, centrepieces and prop design and development. |
Outstanding Contribution Award: Roslyn McLeod OAM, AMM, AFMEA, Tour Hosts Pty Ltd NSW

Roslyn McLeod OAM, AMM, AFMEA
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Roslyn McLeod OAM, AMM, AFMEA, founder and MD of Tour Hosts, attributes the award to the unfailing support she gets from the teams in her Company who support her. Roslyn has become a global industry name through her Board involvements in MEA, ICCA, IAPCO & INCON plus her many speaking invitations in over 20 countries where she shares her experience and knowledge. She thrives on achieving success for her clients, company and suppliers and is thrilled that MEA bestowed this award on her.
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Meeting of the Year - More than 500 delegates: 16th Annual VM Goldschmidt Conference 2006 Tour Hosts NSW
Tour Hosts Pty Ltd
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Tour Hosts is a dynamic PCO providing a complete meetings and event management consultancy service. With over 35 years experience of exceeding expectations, our in-house services include, meeting planning and management, special event services, registration and accommodation management, sponsorship and exhibition management, information technology, language services, incentive and tour services.
The Goldschmidt Conference is the premier international annual meeting in geochemistry and has important ramifications for research into our environment and future sustainability. Featuring over 850 speakers and 12 concurrent sessions an extremely strong partnership with the client and some creative marketing strategies resulted in exceeding every objective set.
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Meeting of the Year Less than 500 Delegates: G-20 Tour Hosts NSW
Tour Hosts Pty Ltd
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Tour Hosts is a dynamic PCO providing a complete meetings and event management consultancy service. With over 35 years experience of exceeding expectations, our in-house services include, meeting planning and management, special event services, registration and accommodation management, sponsorship and exhibition management, information technology, language services, incentive and tour services.
The high profile G-20 Meetings were created to foster stability and growth of the world economy. G-20 attendees include Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of 19 industrial and emerging countries plus 3 international agencies. With intense international media scrutiny, successful delivery of the Meetings was paramount for the Australian Government. Tour Hosts met the challenge.
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Event of the Year: Our Bridge Office of Protocol and Special Events Department NSW
Our Bridge Office of Protocol and Special Events Department NSW

OPSE provides leadership and coordination across government, community and private organisations to ensure the successful planning and delivery of special events in NSW. In addition, the Office manages the delivery of a number of major special events, community programs, official visits and state government hospitality for the NSW Government.
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Meetings Management - 8 or more employees: Tour Hosts Pty Ltd NSW
Tour Hosts Pty Ltd
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Tour Hosts is a dynamic PCO providing a complete meetings and event management consultancy service. With over 35 years experience of exceeding expectations, our in-house services include, meeting planning and management, special event services, registration and accommodation management, sponsorship and exhibition management, information technology, language services, incentive and tour services.
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Meetings Management less than 8 employees: The Forum Group NSW

The Forum Group NSW
Established in 1996, The Forum Group, (TFG) has managed thousands of corporate events. We have serviced a range of markets such as Information Technology, Manufacturing, Consulting, Freight, Financial, Construction, Association and Government. TFG manages a variety of events including conferences, road shows, product launches, internal meetings, exhibitions and incentives.
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Special Event Organiser: Great Southern E-vents NSW
Great Southern E-vents
 
From special events and awards to launches, road shows and brand experiences, GSE will create an environment where your all messages are delivered seamlessly to your audience every time.
Twice winner of the coveted MEA National Special Event Organiser of the Year Award, GSE are the event producers and creative communicators that specialise in producing events across the country for clients from around the world.
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Catering and Banqueting: Epicure VIC
Epicure at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Epicure at the MCG continues to emerge as a premium function and event venue, 365 days of the year. The redevelopment of the Northern Stand, coupled with the MCG's iconic status enables Epicure to cater to a diverse local, national, and international clientele. Venue highlights include superior audio visual capabilities, premium seasonal menus, and service commensurate with the Epicure promise of attention to detail at every level. The National Sports Museum and guided MCG Tours provide additional inner sanctum' experiences within the convenience of one truly unique venue.
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Technical & Creative Production: Solution RED VIC
Solution RED Pty Ltd

Solution RED is one of Australia's premium Technical and Creative Event Services companies, renowned for its ability to deliver above clients' expectations.
The national company excels in combining the technical elements of staging, conferencing, audio, lighting & design; with the creative elements of event décor, floristry napery, centrepieces and prop design and development. |
Conference Support Services: Wise Connections VIC

Wise Connections VIC

Wise Connections design and manage inspirational incentive Travel Programs, Conference Support Services and Business Events. Whether our clients have chosen Melbourne , Australia or an international destination we will create a unique program of events to meet their objectives. With over 25 years experience we have the expertise and knowledge to create truly memorable events and guarantee participants will depart with fantastic memories.
Our specialist Destination Melbourne team provides a complete destination management service for conference and incentive groups visiting Melbourne and Victoria. Whether our client is looking for Logistics Management, Customised Sightseeing, Unique Activities, Team Building , Dine-arounds or Amazing Events we will ensure their program incorporates the best that Melbourne has to offer and includes unique highlights to wow their participants.
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Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre QLD
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Australia's favourite holiday destination has now become the country's favourite place to do business. Less than one kilometre from the alluring white sands of Queensland's Broadbeach, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is Australia's largest and most attended regional convention centre.
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Meeting Venue 150 to 500 Delegates: RACV Club VIC
RACV Club


The RACV Club is conveniently positioned in the heart of the Melbourne CBD and features unique conferences and events facilities. The Club can provide the combination of experience, flexibility, and atmosphere with impressive facilities including meeting and function rooms for conferences, gala events, product launches, weddings, awards nights and family celebrations there is a venue to suit every occasion at the RACV Club.
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Meeting Venue Less Than 150 Delegates: The Westin Melbourne VIC 
The Westin Melbourne
 
The Westin Melbourne's sophisticated function facilities combined with a commanding CBD location, intuitive service and innovative meetings packages has established the hotel as the premier CBD venue for small to medium corporate events, conferences and meetings for up to 130 delegates.
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Speciality Venue: The Mint NSW

The Mint NSW
The Mint, built on a significant historic site, successfully delivered a high volume and diverse range of events to the business and events community. This industry leading venue compliments its archaeological fabric with state-of-the-art technologies to meet any event need and offers guests a unique and memorable experience.
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Operations Person of the Year: Leesa Monaghan (Australian Institute of Sport) ACT
Leesa Monaghan

Leesa manages the planning and delivery of commercial events onsite to ensure that they are completed to the satisfaction of the client and that commercial return to the Australian Institute of Sport is maximised. In a diverse role, Leesa displays professionalism, and exudes all qualities representative of the AIS.
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Sales & Marketing Person of the Year: Alfred Merse Federal Group Tasmania TAS

Alfred Merse

I work as Conference Business Development Manager for the Federal Group which has the following properties in Tasmania - Wrest Point and The Henry Jones Art Hotel in Hobart , Country Club and Country Club Villas in Launceston, Freycinet Lodge, Cradle Mountain Chateau and Strahan Village. My role is to attract conferences, incentives and events to all properties.
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Meetings or Events Manager of the Year: Jacqueline Larsen (DG Global Events) WA
Jacqueline Larsen

Jacqueline has been working in events for 10 years now both in the UK then in Australia. As Executive Producer with DG global Events, Jacqueline personally produces over 30 key events every year that include gala dinners, conferences and award ceremonies. Her strengths lie in the creative design and production of events.
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Convention Bureau/Tourist Organisation: Adelaide Convention Tourism Authority SA
Adelaide Convention Tourism Authority (ACTA)
 
ACTA are a private, not for profit, membership-based company that secures meetings, conventions, exhibitions and incentives to Adelaide and South Australia . It makes an important contribution by attracting high-yield visitors to business events in the State and by coordinating, managing and leveraging government and private marketing activity.
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Conference Support Products: mice.net BT Publishing

BT Publishing/mice.net magazine
 
mice.net is Australia 's leading and only award-winning convention/incentive magazine. Publishing six issues per year, the magazine offers comprehensive destination reports, news, views, interviews as well as their signature case studies. mice.net is read by over 59,000 buyers around the country. mice.net, there's nothing else like it!
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Exhibition Support Products & Services:
Exhibition Support Products & Services: Decorative Events NSW
Decorative Events NSW
Decorative Events provide a dedicated decorating service to the meeting and events industry as well as Exhibition & Set Building and Dry Hire as a 'one stop shop'.
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The following companies were commended for their Environmental Contribution:
Fabmosphere, NSW
Flying Colours Events, VIC
Geelong Otway Tourism, VIC
Great Southern E-vents, NSW
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, WA
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, NSW
Hall of Fame - New Members
2007 - 2010
Hall of Fame Meeting Venue More than 500 delegates
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
QLD
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Australia's favourite holiday destination has now become the country's favourite place to do business. Less than one kilometre from the alluring white sands of Queensland's Broadbeach, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is Australia's largest and most attended regional convention centre.
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2007 - 2010
Hall of Fame Meeting Venue less than 150 delegates
The Westin Melbourne VIC

The Westin Melbourne
 
The Westin Melbourne's sophisticated function facilities combined with a commanding CBD location, intuitive service and innovative meetings packages has established the hotel as the premier CBD venue for small to medium corporate events, conferences and meetings for up to 130 delegates.
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