Norwest Productions Best Sporting Event

• WINNER: The Sun-Herald City2Surf 2016 Presented By Westpac, Fairfax Media Events
• Santos Tour Down Under 2017
• The Perth Scorchers BBL|06 Home Season 2016/2017 including the Big Final
• Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 2016

State and Territory Winners:

• QLD and VIC: Polo in the City 2016, George P. Johnson
• SA: Santos Tour Down Under 2017
• WA: The Perth Scorchers BBL|06 Home Season 2016/2017 including the Big Final

Visit Sunshine Coast Best Tourism Event

• WINNER: Vivid Sydney 2017, Destination NSW
• Santos Tour Down Under 2017
• Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival 2017
• 28th Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest 2017

State and Territory Winners:

• QLD: Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival 2017
• SA: Santos Tour Down Under 2017
• TAS: Salamanca Market in 2016/2017
• VIC: Christmas in July 2016 – Winter Wonderlights, Sovereign Hill
• WA: Margaret River Gourmet Escape presented by Audi 2016, IMG Culinary

Sold Out National Event Management Best Charity or Cause-Related Event

• WINNER: The 3rd International Conference on Asbestos Awareness and Management 2016, Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency
• World Environment Day Festival 2017, Sunshine Coast Environment Council
• Wharf4Ward 2016, Sony Foundation
• Hawaiian Ride for Youth 2017, Youth Focus

State and Territory Winners:

• NSW: Wharf4Ward 2016, Sony Foundation
• NT: Youngcare Simpson Desert Challenge 2017
• QLD: World Environment Day Festival 2017, Sunshine Coast Environment Council
• VIC: La Dolce Italia Presents A Night With Susan Sarandon 2016, Eventcepts
• WA: Hawaiian Ride for Youth 2017, Youth Focus

CIM Magazine Best Meeting or Conference

• WINNER: TEDxSydney 2017, Belle Laide Events
• Non-Surgical Symposium 2017, The Production House Events
• Australian Cyber Security Centre Conference 2017, Australian Cyber Security Centre
• Mumbrella360 2017

State and Territory Winners:

• ACT: Australian Cyber Security Centre Conference 2017, Australian Cyber Security Centre
• QLD: Non-Surgical Symposium 2017, The Production House Events

EVENTelec Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event

• WINNER: Vivid Sydney 2017, Destination NSW
• White Night Ballarat 2017, David Atkins Enterprises
• Splendour in the Grass 2016
• 28th Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest 2017

State and Territory Winners:

• SA: WOMADelaide 2017
• VIC: White Night Ballarat 2017, David Atkins Enterprises
• WA: Kaleidoscope Festival 2016, City of Joondalup

Haycom Best Corporate Event

• WINNER: Salesforce World Tour 2017, Revolution360
• Bayer Australia: Journey Of Life Experience 2017, Sussex Australasia
• Westpac Bicentennial Program 2017, Imagination Australia
• Australia Day Lunch 2017, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
• Amway China Leadership Summit 2016/2017, TurningPoint Solutions

State and Territory Winners:

• ACT, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA: Westpac Bicentennial Program 2017, Imagination Australia

TFH Hire Services Best Exhibition

• WINNER: Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience 2016/2017, Imagination Australia
• Sydney Morning Herald – TEDx 2017 Exhibition Stand, This Space Events
• Salesforce World Tour 2017, Revolution360
• Westpac Bicentennial Exhibition 2017, Imagination Australia

State and Territory Winners:

• SA: Westpac Bicentennial Exhibition 2017, Imagination Australia

Coates Hire Best Community Event

• WINNER: Bowral Classic 2016, Yaffa Media
• White Night Melbourne 2017, David Atkins Enterprises
• Sydney Royal Easter Show 2017, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
• Blayney Hay Bale Art Challenge 2017, Blayney Shire Council

State and Territory Winners:

• ACT, QLD, SA, TAS, WA: Australian Olympic Team National Welcome Home Celebrations 2016, Sold Out National Event Management
• VIC: White Night Melbourne 2017, David Atkins Enterprises

Aggreko Best New Event

• WINNER: Bowral Classic 2016, Yaffa Media
• Nitro Athletics 2017, Sold Out National Event Management
• Daikin North Queensland Elite Rodeo
• Kidtopia 2016 Presented By Qantas Assure, Fairfax Media Events

State and Territory Winners:

• ACT, SA, NT: Confluence: Festival of India in Australia 2016, Gandhi Creations and Teamwork Arts
• QLD: Daikin North Queensland Elite Rodeo
• VIC: Nitro Athletics 2017, Sold Out National Event Management
• WA: Kaleidoscope Festival 2016, City of Joondalup

Local Tickets Best Regional Event

• WINNER: 28th Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest 2017
• Splendour in the Grass 2016
• Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival 2017
• Margaret River Gourmet Escape 2016 presented by Audi

State and Territory Winners:

• QLD: Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival 2017
• TAS: Shimano Enduro Tasmania Round 2 2017 Enduro World Series, Event Management Solutions Australia
• VIC: White Night Ballarat 2017, David Atkins Enterprises
• WA: Margaret River Gourmet Escape 2016 presented by Audi

Best Achievement in Design, Look or Theming

• WINNER: Imagination Australia for their work on Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience 2016/2017
• David Atkins Enterprises for their work on White Night Ballarat 2017
• David Atkins Enterprises for their work on White Night Melbourne 2017
• Imagination Australia for their work on Westpac Bicentennial Program (Ball & Exhibition) 2017

Best Achievement in Marketing, Communication or Sponsorship

• WINNER: Tourism Australia for their work on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017
• Imagination Australia for their work on Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience 2016/2017
• Yaffa Media for their work on Bowral Classic 2016

Best Technical Achievement or Innovation

• WINNER: Imagination Australia for their work on Freedom Of Movement (Ford Australia at Vivid Sydney 2017)
• Laservision Mega Media for their work on “IMAGINE” Dubai Festival City 2016/2017
• Innovative Production Services for their work on TEDxSydney 2017
• Imagination Australia for their work on Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience 2016/2017

Best Achievement in Venue Management

• WINNER: Melbourne Cricket Club for their work at the MCG
• Australian Grand Prix Corporation for their work on Albert Park Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit 2017
• Venues Canberra for their work at Exhibition Park in Canberra
• Roads & Maritime Services for their work on New Year’s Eve on the Cahill Expressway 2016

Best Product or Service

• WINNER: Venuemob
• Local Tickets for their ticketing platform
• Eventeamwork for their work in Event Volunteer Management
• PBM Safety for their work in Event Safety, Risk and Emergency Management Services

Best Education or Training Program

• WINNER: TAFE Queensland, East Coast Region for their Diploma of Event Management
• The Star Entertainment Group for The Star Culinary Institute
• Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific), Venue Management School
• Holmesglen Institute for their Diploma of Event Management / Certificate III in Live Production Services

Best Achievement in Entertainment

• WINNER: Laservision Mega Media for their work on “IMAGINE” Dubai Festival City 2016/2017
• A.P.E Entertainment & Events for their work on Daihatsu Conference and Gala Dinner 2017
• Splendour in the Grass for their 2016 event
• NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet for their work on Djäpana: Sunset Dreaming at the Australia Day 2017 Live at the Sydney Opera House

Young Achiever of the Year

• WINNER: Aaron Sunderland Goff nominated by Events Fantastic Australia

Event Producer of the Year

• WINNER: David Atkins nominated by David Atkins Enterprises
• Bethany Fitzpatrick nominated by City of Parramatta Council
• Chris Toward nominated by Walking Events Worldwide
• Hailey Mason nominated by SORTED. Projects, Events & Sponsorship

eps Australia Event Management Company of the Year

• WINNER: Rizer
• David Atkins Enterprises
• Sold Out National Event Management
• Kat & Co

The 2017 State or Territory Award

• WINNER: New South Wales

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Ignatius Jones

Australia’s Favourite Event

• WINNER: Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience
• Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival 2017
• Splendour in the Grass 2016
• Wharf4Ward 2016