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Join us to celebrate the extraordinary

Impact and Excellence

of our industry

2024 Australian Business Events Awards – Tuesday 10 December 2024 | 6:30 PM | ICC Sydney

Prepare for a memorable evening of recognition and celebration at the 2024 Australian Business Events Awards, honouring outstanding achievements within the business events industry.

The Australian Business Events Awards is an opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional work of our members and to highlight the events, products, services, initiatives, teams and individuals that are setting the standards of excellence in the industry.

This is your opportunity to showcase your achievements, connect with industry leaders, and be recognised for your contributions.

 

Award entries are now closed. 

Why should you attend

Celebrate Excellence

Recognise the events, products, services, teams, and individuals that are raising the bar in the industry.

Gain Industry Recognition

Be acknowledged by your peers for your outstanding work and innovation.

Network with the Best

Connect with top professionals and decision-makers shaping the future of business events.

Tickets Available Now!

Award tickets are on sale. Whether you're competing for an award or simply attending to celebrate, this is a night not to be missed.

Be part of one of the most important nights in the business events calendar.

Award Categories

Category 1

Best Business Event

Best Consumer Show

Best Trade Show

Best Conference

Best Incentive

Category 2

Best Product or Initiative

Best Stand, Show Features or Event Build

Best New Product or Service

Best Technology Innovation

Sustainability Initiative Award – Environment and Climate

Sustainability Initiative Award – Social and Cultural

Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign

Category 3

Best Team

Organiser / PCO Team of the Year

Venue Team of the Year

Service/Supplier or Bureau Team of the Year

Category 4

Stand Alone Awards

Future Leaders Award

Contribution to Industry Award

Venue of the Year

Chairs Award for Contribution to Industry (no industry entries)

Category 5

2024 Industry Best

Best Event in 2024 (from Category 1 winners)

Best Product or Initiative in 2024 (from Category 2 winners)

Best Team in 2024 (from Category 3 winners)

Fast facts about the awards

  • The Awards Entry Kit outlines the conditions and parameters for entry.
  • The Awards Entry Kit provides links for the online portal to submit entries.
  • Any event or activity that occurred between 01 July 2023 & 30 September 2024 are eligible to enter.
  • 2024 Award dates align with the launch of ABEA. 2025 Awards will revert to a 12-month window 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025.
  • Entries close 21 October 2024.
  • Only financial members of ABEA are permitted to enter.
  • There is no limit on the number of awards a member can enter.