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Final Countdown – Entries Close in One Week

You’ve got until next Monday 28 July to enter the 2025 Australian Event Awards.

Whether your strengths lie in Sport, Design, Technology, Catering, Corporate or Cause – now’s your chance to be celebrated nationally. Don’t let your story go untold. Get your entry in before it’s too late.

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY TODAY

  1. Hints and Tips from the experts
  2. Judge's Special Award: Lifetime Achievement Award
  3. The Judges are Getting Ready
  4. Learn from the Best at the 2025 Symposium
  5. Partner With Us - Maximise Your Reach

Hints and Tips from the experts

Download the questions list to work offline. Stick to the question: keep responses focused - cut the fluff. Evidence matters: Add stats, testimonials, media coverage and upload them directly. Regularly save your work and proofread for clarity.

Use these final days to ensure your submission is sharp, compelling and memorable.

More Hints and Tips here

Judge's Special Award: Lifetime Achievement Award

Do you know someone who deserves a Lifetime Achievement nod? Our judges have begun compiling a shortlist of individuals who have made monumental contributions to Australia's event industry. If there's someone you believe should be on their radar - someone whose career has inspired, innovated or shaped our sector - We'd love to hear from you.

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The Judges are Getting Ready

Our expert judging panel led by Peter Rix AM, along with 30+ industry leaders - meticulously assess each submission using detailed scoring rubrics and a calibrated scoring framework. All entrants receive scored feedback that benchmarks your work against the national standard Use this feedback as your guide to elevate your event strategy, sharpen your storytelling and position yourself for a success next year.

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Learn from the Best at the 2025 Symposium

Join us at the Australian Event Symposium, 13 - 15 October at the Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour. Hear leading experts - like security specialist Craig Sheridan, conference designer Dave Green, and marketing guru Katrina de Jersey - as they unpack regional tourism, engaging audiences, and risk management. Registrations are open now!

Register Today

Partner With Us - Maximise Your Reach

Get your brand in front of Australia's top event professionals. Reach out and explore how we can showcase your brand at the Australian Event Awards and Symposium with our Partnership packages.

See our Partners