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Sydney Showground wins 'Banqueting & Catering' at the 2018 MEA NSW State Finals

Posted on : 28 February 2019

Sydney Showground (SS) has claimed a State Final win at the 2018 Meeting and Events Australia (MEA) NSW Award Night, making it a State representative for the National MEA program and topping off a huge summer for its team.

Known for ‘Big Experiences’, Sydney Showground has demonstrated an ability to overcome challenges and promote innovation with the event industry, being awarded the State ‘Banqueting & Catering' Award.

Over the qualifying period, the Sydney Showground event team successfully catered 295 events, hosting over 1,700,000 guests. Clients ranged from exhibition organisations, professional conferences to large corporate events.

Sydney Showground’s Head of Sales, Andrew Roberts says it’s the team’s adaptability to meet client needs and create unique experiences which makes Sydney Showground stand out.

“Our team really go above and beyond, not only for clients but for each other, we work together when faced with challenges and always aim to create innovative customer-focused solutions,” Mr Roberts said,

“To be recognised as the best in the state for what you do really makes it all worth it, we thank the MEA NSW program and look forward to representing NSW as a National Finalist.”

As a State Winner, Sydney Showground will now go on to compete against other states in its category which will be announced and presented at the National Awards Dinner on 2 April at the final night of the MEA Conference.

Sydney Showground Honour Roll: 

2018 Winner ‘Banqueting & Catering’ MEA State Final

2018 Winner ‘Best Achievement in Venue Management’ Australian Event Awards

2017 Winner ‘Best Banqueting & Catering’ MEA National Award

2016 Winner ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ MEA National Award   

2016 Winner ‘Banqueting & Catering’ MEA National Award  

2016 Winner ‘Banqueting & Catering’ MEA State Final  

2016 Winner ‘Best Achievement in Venue Management’ Australian Event Awards

2015 & 2016 Voted by fans as ‘Best AFL Venue for Fan Experience’

2015 Winner ‘Best Venue Team’ EEAA Awards  

Sydney Showground wins ‘Best Venue Management’ for another Big Experience at this year’s Australian Event Awards

Sydney Showground wins ‘Best Venue Management’ for another Big Experience at this year’s Australian Event Awards

Sydney Showground has claimed yet another trophy to add to its impressive collection, named overnight winner of the ‘Best Achievement in Venue Management’ at the prestigious Australian Event Awards held on the Sunshine Coast. The award ends a big year for the Sydney Showground team which has managed over 150 major events in the qualifying period, including incentive dinners for over 6,500 guests, Invictus Games House or the recent X Games. Experience in managing numerous exhibitions, various sporting events and of course the famed annual Sydney Royal Easter Show truly showcase the incredible skills of Sydney Showground team. Priding itself on offering innovative experiences for clients, this award is a well-deserved reflection of Sydney Showground’s hard work in the past year.   Sydney Showground General Manager, Peter Thorpe, says his team is thrilled to be recognised again for its efforts;   “Sydney Showground is honoured to have received this award,” he said “It caps off a huge year for our team and to be recognised by the industry and our peers is truly icing on the cake. “Our team continues to push boundaries, delivering innovative and big experiences to our clients. Events such as the Jeunesse Global dinners in May and more recently Invictus Games House are testaments to that. “We are grateful to accept this award and look forward to continuing to deliver the very best standard of unique events to our Australian and international clients,” Peter Thorpe said. Sydney Showground Honour Roll   2017 Winner ‘Best Banqueting & Catering’ MEA National Award 2016 Winner ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ MEA National Award    2016 Winner ‘Banqueting & Catering’ MEA National Award   2016 Winner ‘Banqueting & Catering’ MEA State Final   2016 Winner ‘Best Achievement in Venue Management’ Australian Event Awards 2015 & 2016 Voted by fans as ‘Best AFL Venue for Fan Experience’ 2015 Winner ‘Best Venue Team’ EEAA Awards  For further information, please contact: Roger White Manager, Public Relations E:  rwhite@rasnsw.com.au   T: 02 9704 1453 OR Nicola Dalby Communications Coordinator P: (02) 9704 1041 E:  ndalby@rasnsw.com.au

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