After extensive consultation with the Industry, the Event Awards 2021 Ceremony will join the long list of events to move online due to effects of Covid-19.
In a perhaps unusual move, the ceremony will be delivered as a series of bite sized broadcasts delivered each evening over 12 days from October 20 – 31 capping off a month-long Industry celebration during which the work of every entrant will be highlighted.
“The decision to move the Event Awards Ceremony online was not an easy one. However, based on feedback from the industry and ongoing travel restrictions and uncertainty, we have decided to celebrate the achievements and resilience of the Industry in a timely way, even if regrettably, that has to be done online.” Ian Steigrad, Managing Director of the Australian Event Awards.
How will it run? Find out below or read more on our website.
The entire month of October will be an online celebration of the achievements and resilience of the industry, with Event Awards entrant highlights taking place from 1-19 October, followed directly by the announcement of the finalists and winners between 20-31 October.
Each day from 20 October, the finalists and winners of two categories will be celebrated. The results of the first category will air each evening at 6pm (AEDT) and the second at 8pm (AEDT).
The bite sized broadcasts will be uploaded to our YouTube channel at these times each evening - so make sure you subscribe!
"So, when will the broadcast of my category be released?" The category announcement schedule is available on our website.
The first night (20 October) is the only night that three categories will be published:
6pm (AEDT): Best Live or Hybrid Corporate Event
7pm (AEDT): Best Online Event Delivery Platform
8pm (AEDT): Best Virtual Small Event
After this, there will be two categories released each night until 31 October. Check out the announcement schedule below.
Ahead of the winner announcements, highlights showcasing every entrant and their accomplishments since 1 July 2020 will be released from 1-19 October.
We have also released a full list of the 2021 entrants. This list serves to draw attention to a range of the individuals and organisations in the industry and what they have been able to achieve despite Covid-19.