City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams officially welcomes guests to the 2025 Australian Event Awards Ceremony.
“The 2025 Australian Event Awards have once again highlighted the exceptional creativity, professionalism, and spirit that define our industry. Each nominee and winner represents the innovation and dedication that continue to elevate Australian events on the world stage,” said Ian Steigrad, Managing Director, Australian Event Awards and Symposium.
“It’s inspiring to see such diversity across the sector — from global productions to regional celebrations — all powered by passion and collaboration. I’d like to thank our judges, partners, and entrants for keeping the industry vibrant and ever-evolving.”
The 2025 Australian Event Awards shone brightly at the Wiigulga Multipurpose Sports Complex in coffs Harbour on Wednesday 15 October, where more than 230 guests from across the country came together to celebrate the best in Australian events. Hosted by Charlie Ranger, the night was filled with laughter, music and well-deserved recognition for those shaping the nation’s event landscape. From global-scale productions to boutique experiences, this year’s Awards celebrated the creativity, precision, and passion driving our industry forward.
Celebrating Winners in the Room
This year’s ceremony placed the spotlight on those who made the journey to Coffs Harbour – a room full of proud finalists, industry peers and standout achievers.
Best Incentive Event went to Lenovo Asia Pacific Presidents Club 2024 by EWM and 35 Degrees North, with team in attendance to accept the awards and share their story of excellence in incentive design and delivery.
The title of Best Corporate Event was awarded to Raine & Horne Annual Awards Night NSW | ACT – Our Place In The Landscape 2025, with representatives from Raine & Horne Pty Ltd taking the stage to celebrate their creative and heartfelt approach to honouring their network’s achievements.
RWS Global proudly accepted the trophy for Best Technical Achievement or Innovation for their outstanding work on the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, acknowledging the global scale and technical artistry of their achievement.
Local excellence was also recognised, with the Australian Equine & Livestock Events Centre named Venue Team of the Year — a testament to their professionalism, adaptability, and contribution to the national events landscape.
On the agency front, We Are Gather was in attendance to accept Small Event Agency of the Year, marking their growing influence in boutique event management.
Rounding out the night’s in-room celebrations, The Bite Project took home Best Small Event for the Leapmotor C10 REEV Launch Event 2025, while NT Major Events Company received cheers from the crowd as they claimed Public Event Agency of the Year, celebrating their commitment to delivering unforgettable large-scale public experiences.
Entertainment
The Coffs Coast came alive with an evening of local artistry and musical flair. Guests were welcomed by Horizon Strings, whose elegant performance set a sophisticated tone for the night. The ceremony officially opened with Isabella Nalder, a local singer-songwriter whose soulful originals drew the audience in from the first note. Later, Beau Shearer, a 17-year-old emerging talent, delivered a captivating pre-dessert set blending country, folk, and blues. Closing the night, Estrella Strings lifted the energy with a fun, vibrant performance — a dynamic and upbeat finale that had the room buzzing.
Thank You coffs Harbour
The Australian Event Awards team extends heartfelt thanks to the City of Coffs Harbour, and the local community for their hospitality and partnership in hosting this year’s ceremony. Together, they helped make the 2025 Event Awards a true celebration of Australian creativity, collaboration, and success.