The Australian Business Events Awards 2025 were announced in Melbourne.
The winners of the Australian Business Events Awards 2025 were announced last night in Melbourne.
Peter King, Chair of the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA), said this year’s winners reflect the industry’s creativity, resilience and commitment to best practice.
“Our sector thrives on collaboration, expertise and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes,” he said.
“The award recipients represent the highest standards of professionalism and contribution across the industry.”
ABEA CEO Melissa Brown congratulated all finalists and winners.
“Our industry is driven by passionate, capable professionals who continuously raise the bar for innovation, sustainability and excellence,” she said.
“These awards recognise their commitment and the partnerships that make our sector so influential. Congratulations to all who have contributed to another remarkable year.”
The 2025 Australian Business Events Association Award winners are:
Best Events
- Best Consumer Show
Good Food and Wine Show Perth 2025 – Spectapular Events - Best Trade Show
AIME 2025 – Talk2 Media & Events - Best Conference
SXSW Sydney 2024 - Best Incentive Event
Mega Lekker Escape – Forum Group Events & Marketing
Innovation & Creativity
- Best Stand or Show Feature
All Energy Australia – Enphase Energy, RX Australia - Best New Product or Service
Reed Gift Fairs Exhibitor Nurturing Program, RX Australia - Best Technology Innovation
Facial Recognition – Lüp Events
Sustainability Awards
- Climate & Environment Initiative
The Workshop @ ArchiBuild Expo – National Media - Social & Cultural Initiative
The 76th International Astronautical Congress 2025 – MCI Australia
Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign
- The 76th International Astronautical Congress 2025 – MCI Australia
Team & Industry Leadership
- Organiser / PCO Team of the Year – Forum Group Events & Marketing
- Venue Team of the Year – Adelaide Convention Centre
- Non-Hire Service / Supplier Team of the Year – AV1
- Hire Company Team of the Year – Moreton Hire
- Best Bureau Destination Marketing Team of the Year – Business Events Perth
- Future Leaders Award – Georgia Bivens, Business Events Perth
- Event Manager of the Year – Meg Watt, MCI Australia
- Operations Person of the Year – Brooke Perry, AV1
- Sales, Marketing or Business Development Person of the Year – Virginia Loyola, Arinex
Venue Awards
- Convention / Exhibition Centre of the Year – Adelaide Convention Centre
- Business Event Venue of the Year (Non-Convention Centre) – Melbourne Cricket Ground
Special Recognitions
- Best Event in 2025
AIME 2025 – Talk2 Media & Events - Best Product or Initiative in 2025
The 76th International Astronautical Congress 2025 Sustainability Initiative – Social & Cultural – MCI Australia - Best Team in 2025
Adelaide Convention Centre
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