A selection of general topics for those working in the business events industry in Australia and abroad
7/9/2010 2:49:00 PM
melanietk
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So hey, guess what, there's a public vote for "Australia's Favourite Event" as part of the Australian Event Awards. I'm really impressed with the direction they're taking these awards, and while I will be out of the country at the time of the presentation, I wish I could be there to show my support. In time I think the initiatives they're taking will finally bridge the gap between corporate and community/public events and show everyone in the industry we're in this together.
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3/20/2010 7:46:47 PM
Uncle Tobys
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Actually on this note of awards etc
Why is MEA so slow at putting out news announcements about the NSW Awards or any state for that matter? No Industry news outlet had the results up either (last checked 2pm Friday)....
Note they promote their conference on the main page - like we don't all know it is is on, and havent received several phone call asking if we are attending - but don't update it with any current news... ie finalists in each states, winners in each states, of nominees for the national awards. Why?
But then again maybe their awards programme is really just about getting a few more people to pay the conference rego fee so they have to go to see if they won???
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3/19/2010 10:55:15 PM
Uncle Tobys
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My point is it doesn't matter the relationship bw giver and receiver, people lie.
And until associations check information, it is a joke.
I don't care young or old just make it real and the receivers merit qualified
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3/19/2010 7:51:39 AM
Uncle Tobys
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I think some in this industry are a joke... they don't even really know that what is said is true, no one checks.
I think that a certain awards programme need to be looking at their submission requirements or they will end up with egg on their face.
People aren't performing financially the way they say they are...
Therefore clients should not be lulled into a false sense of security about investing money with these companies, just because they have won an industry award...
Nominees of any awards should be made to provide a current financial year viability statement not one from the previous (now at least 9 months old) financial year.
In the case where there are divisions and then national awards, companies should have to resupply one before being able to be eligible for the national award....
This should take effect immediately....
... Sort it out!
edited by Uncle Tobys on 19/03/2010
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3/17/2010 10:32:54 AM
melanietk
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You're entitled to an opinion, I just gave mine on the topic and hoped to do what I could to educate, for what its worth.
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3/15/2010 3:51:47 PM
melanietk
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What event specific awards are being given for PR's sake? And on what basis do you make that distinction?
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3/15/2010 3:44:42 PM
melanietk
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Awards are not just a 'selling point' for companies/businesses to parade around - they're about peer and industry recognition for excellence in their field. No different from Athletics, or Film awards. Sure you might whack on a 'Academy Awards Winning' tag on your movie poster, and that might entice people to see it, but what it means most of all is that the Academy - or any judging panel, and not the general public/client base, decided that this film (or event, or business) deserved an award for their efforts.
I think its quite excellent that awards are gaining prominence and value in our industry. Sure I would love to see them expand, and nominations come from all event sectors and suppliers, but they are, for the most part, relatively new. It encourages people to be creative, be particular, and overall raises the standards for all of us and our projects.
They are certainly no joke and if you think that you're not really seeing what they represent.
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