The MEA Awards is the most prestigious and highly-regarded event industry awards program in Australia.


ABOUT THE AWARDS

With a long history of recognising excellence in the Australian events industry, MEA's Awards Program has celebrated the achievements of the hardworking sector since 1983. It is the industry's only awards program that encompasses its entire breadth. 

The annual MEA Awards program covers events held between January 1 and December 31 of a given year. To ensure that every possible event can contest the awards, they are conferred the following year. For example the 2024 Awards program will run in 2025. To find out more about the 2024 awards program click here.

 

Q&A WITH THE CHAIR OF JUDGES

In early 2024, industry MC Luke Hannan caught up with the 2023 MEA Awards Chair of Judges Simon Baggs for an in-depth chat about his involvement in the judging process.

 

 

 

WHO CAN ENTER?

When you enter the MEA Awards, you are competing against other businesses and professionals across the Australian events industry, whether they be members or non-members of MEA. The MEA Awards are open to every Australian events industry event organiser, event venue or destinations or event supplier.

To break that down – the MEA Awards are open to PCOs, event managers, planners and organisers, business development superstars, marketing teams, event agencies, corporate event teams, AV extraordinaires, future event leaders, small, medium and large event venues, speaker bureaux, destination marketing businesses, event freelancers, photographers, registration service suppliers, government event teams, event educators, ops specialists, event hotels, exhibition suppliers, catering teams, event platforms and software developers, MCs, entertainers, coach and ground operators, airlines, event theming companies, and so many more.

HOW TO ENTER?

To find out more about the 2024 Awards program click here.

 

PURPOSE OF THE AWARDS

  • Recognise those who demonstrate excellence in the organisation, planning and delivery of business events, major events and festivals, special events, cause-related events, conferences and exhibitions.

  • Reward individuals who excel in the planning, operation, marketing and delivery of events; and suppliers, destinations and agencies who attract events, push the boundaries, create and innovate.

  • Identify excellence in venues and national events that demonstrate leadership and exceptional delegate or visitor experience; and

  • Reinforce the value of the events industry and promote greater recognition for the sector within the wider business community.