In 2002 the MEA National Council introduced MEA Hall of Fame to recognise those entrants that have been successful over a number of years. The Hall of Fame Award applies to members who win an award in the same category in three consecutive years. Members are able to reapply for the same award after the third year of being in the Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame excludes the following categories:
Event & Meeting of the Year categories
Individual categories
Corporate Social Responsibility category
Members of the Hall of Fame are encouraged to enter in other relevant categories.
The Platinum Award
The Platinum Award winner will be awarded to the 2009 National Award winner that earned the highest overall point score. A national winner from any category, other than the individual and CSR categories, is eligible for the Platinum Award.
Apart from the recognition on the night as the winner of this prestigious award, MEA will provide ongoing promotion of this success through media releases, website, newsletters and Who's Who. The member will receive a special logo and the right to promote their business as the winner of the industry's highest award.
Hall of Fame
Winners
Hall of Fame winners are celebrated for excellence in their field. The following companies received a National Award in the same category for 3 consecutive years:
Meetings Management - 8 or more employees 2008 - 2011
Tour Hosts Pty Limited NSW
Tour Hosts Pty Limited now known as arinex pty limited is a dynamic Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) and Destination Management Company (DMC) providing a complete meetings and event management consultancy service for academic, scientific and medical organisations, associations, government and corporations all over the world.
In-house services include conference and exhibition management, sponsorship, special events, language services, incentives, tours, accommodation, conference technology and registrations.
Special Event Organiser 2008 - 2011
Great Southern E-vents NSW
Great Southern E-vents (GSE) is a dynamic event
production company made up of passionate and
creative professionals with a keen eye for detail.
For over 10 years their sophisticated style
of marketing and technical expertise has delivered
brand-driven creative concepts to a diverse
range of clients and markets. From an elegant
intimate gathering, through to large scale gala
dinners, awards nights and outdoor festivals,
Great Southern E-vents produces memorable results
that motivate and inspire any style of audience.
Meeting Venue - More than 500 delegates 2007 - 2010
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre QLD
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.
Meeting Venue - less than 150 delegates 2007 - 2010 The Westin Melbourne VIC
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.
Catering / Banqueting 2006 - 2009
Sydney Showground NSW
With over 20 outstanding venues on 30 hectares and award winner catering services, Sydney Showground is the perfect place to host any event. From conferences to functions, exhibitions to product launches, film shoots to trade fairs; Sydney Showground delivers medal winning products to business events of 10 to 15,000 guests at anyone event.
Conference Support Products 2006 - 2009
Execugifts QLD
As Australia's leading supplier of conference and incentive merchandise and promotional products, Execugifts is thrilled to achieve Hall of Fame status. This honour recognises consistent achievement in the delivery of quality conference support products and confirms that the company's slogan of "committed to excellence" is a genuine statement of fact.
Convention Bureau Tourist Organisation 2006 - 2009
Sydney Convention & Visitors Bureau NSW
The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit membership based organisation, which provides free advice and assistance on convention and meeting planning. It plays a pivotal role in securing major meetings for Sydney, one of the world's most popular destinations for meetings, conventions, incentive travel and special events.
