LANDSCAPE EXPO WINS AWARD
12 Dec 2011
The Landscape Australia Expo has won “Best Trade Show Under 10,000m2” at the Exhibitions and Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) Awards.
The Landscape Australia Expo (LAE) is very pleased to announce that it has won “Best Trade Show Under 10,000m2” at the Exhibitions and Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) awards on December 6 for the Landscape Australia Expo Melbourne held in September 2011.
EEAA is the peak association for the exhibition and event industry in Australia and New Zealand. The EEAA annual awards night recognises and celebrates the top performers in all aspects of the exhibition and event industry. The Landscape Australia Expo Melbourne 2011 won the category for Best Trade Show under 10,000m2, which was judged by 21 independent industry professionals looking at innovation, performance and success in the category. LAE was also honoured to be a finalist in the “Best Show Team” category as well.
“This is a great achievement for the Landscape Australia Expo and we’re very proud. We’ve done a lot of work to develop the Expo in 2011 and this industry recognition is proof that it’s working,” says Jodie Richmond, CEO of Exhibitions and Trade Fairs.
“We’d like to thank all of the exhibitors and participants of the 2011 Expo, as their contribution through beautiful displays and effort in creating this stunning event was vital to its success. We’d particularly like to thank the event’s sponsors including Associate Sponsor, Envirogrower; Designers Breakfast Partner,
Proludic; and Showbag Sponsor; Site Systems. As well as the industry support from the associations NGIV, AILDM, AILA and our official journal, Outdoor Design Source.
Their commitment to deliver a true industry event is very important to the success of the Expo.” Event Manager, Michael McAlister, says. This is another positive development in delivering successful Landscape Australia Expos in 2012. Features and strategies from LAE Melbourne are being carried over into the upcoming Expos in Perth on May 24 – 25 (Claremont Showgrounds) and Sydney September 13 – 14 (Royal Hall of Industries, Fox Studios). These include the highly successful Designers Breakfast, partnered again by Proludic in 2012, the Outdoor
Design Source E-news “New Product Award,” the Trade Network Evening and the continuation of the Free Seminar Program.
About Landscape Australia Expo
Established in 2005, the Landscape Australia Expo is Australia’s largest event specifically dedicated to the landscape industry. It is a trade-only event aimed at professionals involved in the design, specification, construction and maintenance of public, commercial and residential landscapes. Ever-changing climate conditions have witnessed the introduction of some innovative new products and design concepts for the landscape industry. The Landscape Australia Expo showcases many of these innovations and brings buyers and suppliers together under one roof. The Landscape Australia Expo provides a unique opportunity to see, discuss and compare a wide range of the latest products from the industry’s leading and upcoming suppliers.
For further information visit the website: www.landscapeexpo.com.au or contact:
Michael McAlister
Ph: 02 9556 7973
Mobile: 0403 750 900
Email: mmcalister@etf.com.au