For more than 25 years Meetings & Events Australia has recognised and celebrated the outstanding achievements and expertise of individuals and organisations in the events sector - rewarding excellence, creativity and professionalism in the design, management, delivery, servicing and advancement of the events industry in Australia.
The 2019 Awards Program is open to members and non-members.
Submissions (along with three attachments and payment) must be completed by midnight (AEST) Monday 11 February 2020. Late submissions cannot be accepted due to judging timelines.
Please click here to review MEA's 2019 Terms & Conditions.
Please click here to review MEA's 2019 MEA's Code of Conduct.
Event of the Year Awards
Association Event of the Year
Cause Related Event of the Year
Corporate Event of the Year
Exhibition of the Year
Government Event of the Year
Incentive of the Year
Major Event or Festival of the Year
Regional Event of the Year
Special Event of the Year
Event Management
Event Agency
In-House Event Management Team - Association
In-House Event Management Team - Corporate
In-House Event Management Team - Government
Professional Conference Organisation
Venues
Event Hotel of the Year
Event Venue - Capacity less than 500
Event Venue - Capacity more than 1,500
Event Venue - Capacity more than 500 less than 1,500
Event Products & Services
Audio Visual Services
Banqueting & Catering
Event Marketing
Event Technology
Exhibition Services
Speaker, Entertainers and Team Builders
Specialist Services & Suppliers
Destination Marketing
Metropolitan Destination Marketing Organisation or Bureau
Regional Destination Marketing Organisation or Bureau
Education & Training Award
Event Legacy Award
Innovation Award
Event Professional Awards
Event Manager of the Year - Agency
Event Manager of the Year - PCO
In-House Event Manager of the Year (Association, Corporate or Government)
MEA Future Leader
Operations Person of the Year
Sales, Marketing or Business Development Person of the Year
Outstanding Contribution Award
The Platinum Awards (Event Professional of the Year, Event Company of the Year and Event of the Year) are presented to the three entrants who have achieved the highest point score. A national winner from any category is eligible.
Apart from the recognition at the Awards presentation as the winners of these prestigious awards, MEA will provide ongoing promotion of this success through media releases, articles, website, newsletters and all social media channels. Members will receive a special logo and the right to promote themselves or their business as the recipient of a Platinum Award.
Event Professional of the Year
Event Company of the Year
Event of the Year
