In 2024, we have taken the knife to the entry form for the Best Event categories making it even easier and simpler than ever to enter, while still ensuring the quality of the content gathered meets the criteria to gain recognition as a National Nominee or Winner.
The Awards have taken a look at the varying definitions of ‘Regional’. To be eligible to enter Best Regional Event and Best Small Regional Event, your event must have been staged in an LGA outside of a Metropolitan Capital City Region (or District for ACT). The list of excluded LGA’s can be found at: Regional Event Categories – Excluded LGA’s
Taking on board feedback from the industry, and the rising costs, the budget for Best Small Event and Best Small Regional Event has been increased to $500,000 ex GST.
Making a return in 2024, the Australian Event Symposium will provide delegates with keynote presenters and smaller breakout sessions aimed to deliver the latest updates in the industry and further professional development.
Stay tuned for updates as the program develops.
If you’d like to present at the Symposium, get in touch with us at [email protected]
Event Symposium Registrations will open May 2024.
Sydney Ceremony, Interstate Australian Event Awards 2020
Margaret River Gourmet Escape 2016 presented by Audi
2017 National Finalist - Local Tickets Best Regional Event
Good times on tap at the Feral Bigger Bar with Bronte O'Donohue. Perth Craft Beer Festival, National Finalist 2021
TAFE Queensland took a contemporary and innovative approach to training 15,000 volunteer event staff and Games staff for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. National Winner 2018
Engaging in a little team building thanks to Be Challenged as the first day of speakers kicks off at the 2017 Australian Event Awards and Symposium.
SeaWorld Carnivale Aqua Light Show Spectacular, National Winner 2021