The City of Perth has taken the spotlight on the national stage, securing two top honors at the 2024 Australian Event Awards held in Sydney in October. This prestigious event, celebrated annually, recognises the pinnacle of achievement in the Australian events industry, celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact.
The awards night honored the Perth Town Hall as "Venue of the Year," celebrating the historic venue's role in enhancing Perth's vibrant events scene. In addition, the Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail 2023 took home the "Best Community Event" award, marking a significant achievement for the City of Perth. This free community event, held annually during the holiday season, has become a beloved tradition that brings joy and holiday spirit to locals and visitors alike. The award highlights the city’s commitment to creating inclusive, engaging, and memorable experiences for all.
These awards reflect the hard work and collaboration behind the City of Perth's standout events and reinforce the city's role in fostering a dynamic, community-centered event landscape. Winning at the Australian Event Awards is a major achievement, as the awards represent the only national platform where professionals from all corners of the Australian events industry come together to recognise excellence across all facets of the sector.
About the Australian Event Awards and Symposium
The Australian Event Awards and Symposium is a national platform for celebrating and advancing the events industry across Australia. Bringing together event professionals from all fields, the Awards showcase outstanding achievements and innovations that set a high standard for the industry. The Symposium, held alongside the Awards, fosters industry growth and unity, ensuring Australia’s events industry remains globally competitive and at the forefront of innovation.
These wins place Perth at the forefront of Australia’s thriving events scene, celebrating the city’s unique venues and vibrant event offerings.