Operations Person of the Year

Winner in 2007: Leesa Monaghan (Australian Institute of Sport) ACT Winner in 2006: Mary Hair NT Winner in 2005: Debbie Martini QLD Winner in 2004: Michele Marks, Warner Village Theme Parks, Qld Winner in 2003: Mark Braby - Adelaide Entertainment Centre Winner in 2002: Meg Abernethy - David Grant Special Events Winner in 2001: Keri Chittenden - David Grant Special Events

This category is open to any member or employee of a member who is involved in multi-task projects, who has demonstrated exceptional skills in the meetings industry in the qualifying 12 month period in providing outstanding service to clients and creating a high reputation for their organisation. Includes: personnel involved in any meeting industry related area, such as venues, suppliers, exhibitions, audio visual/staging and exhibitions, who is involved in areas other than sales & marketing and meetings/event management. Important Change: The applicant MUST be an accredited or a recognised MEA member (ie AMM, AIMM or AFMEA) in order to apply for this award. Applications from non accredited or recognised members will not be considered.


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Sales and Marketing Person of the Year

Winner in 2007: Alfred Merse – Federal Group Tasmania TAS Winner in 2006: N/A Winner in 2005: Donna Kessler NSW Winner in 2004: Nick Millis, Off Site Connections Event Management, Qld Winner in 2003: Jillian Penney AMEA - Pennway Sales & Marketing Winner in 2002: Jo Casson - Adelaide Entertainment Centre Winner in 2001: Richard Dinnage - Carlton Crest Hotel, Melbourne

This category is open to any member or employee of a member who has demonstrated outstanding sales or marketing skills in the meetings and events industry in the qualifying 12 month period, and who has been successful in achieving both results and a significant profile for their organisation. Includes: sales and marketing or business development personnel involved in any meetings and events related area, including suppliers Important Change: The applicant MUST be an accredited or a recognised MEA member (ie AMM, AIMM or AFMEA) in order to apply for this award. Applications from non accredited or recognised members will not be considered.

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Y MEA Future Leader

This category is open to any member or an employee of a member involved in any meeting or event industry related area who is under 27 years of age and can demonstrate their involvement in Y MEA run initiatives and functions within the qualifying period.

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Special Event Manager of the Year

This category is open to any member or employee of a member who has demonstrated exceptional skills in the management of special events in the qualifying 12 months period by providing outstanding service to clients, and creating a high reputation for their organisation. Please note: If you work for a professional conference organiser/ meetings management company, your main role has to be the management of special events (meeting managers can not apply for this award). Important Change: The applicant MUST be a recognised MEA member (AFMEA) in order to apply for this award. Applications from non recognised members will not be considered.

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Meetings Manager of the Year

This category is open to any member or employee of a member who has demonstrated exceptional skills in meetings management in the qualifying 12 months period by providing outstanding service to clients, and creating a high reputation for their organisation. Please note: If you work for a professional conference organiser/ meetings management company or a special event organiser, your main role has to be the management of meetings (special event managers can not apply for this award). Important Change: The applicant MUST be an accredited MEA member (AMM or AIMM) in order to apply for this award. Applications from non accredited members will not be considered.

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