VMA announces 2023 Venue Industry Awards Finalists

In advance of presentations to winners at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the finalists for its 2023 Venue Industry Awards.

The leading Awards program for the venue management industry in the Asia Pacific region, for over a decade the VMA’s Venue Industry Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of professionals who have created memorable moments and events that shape culture and history.

Aiming to recognise and validate the leaders, innovators and go-getters within our industry, the Awards showcase the finest talent across in key categories: Venue Professional of the Year, Allied Professional of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year.

Based on nominees' achievements within the last 12 months - the 2022 calendar year, the Finalists for 2023 are:

Venue Professional of the Year Award

• Patricia McNamara CVE - General Manager - Brisbane Entertainment Centre; ASM Global

• Andrew Travis AVM - Chief Operating Officer; Melbourne & Olympic Parks

• Mark Zundans CVE - General Manager; Stadiums Queensland - The GABBA

Allied Professional of the Year Award

• Travis Dines - Director of Operations; Delaware North

• Nicholas Lovett - General Manager - Operations; Incognitus

• Steve Mackenzie CVE - Executive Vice President; Momentus Technologies

Young Achiever of the Year Award

• Tahlia Clark - Event Manager; VenuesLive

• Matilda Dwyer - Ticketing Services Manager; Theatre Royal Sydney

• Erica Kennedy - Venue Coordinator; Logan City Council Performing Arts Program

Introducing the finalists, VMA President Leighton Wood noted “the Venue Industry Awards continue to recognise the best that our industry has to offer. This year we received a record number of nominations highlighting the outstanding calibre of the award nominees.

“Their incredible accomplishments are unparalleled, and they should all be extremely proud of themselves. Best wishes to all of the Award finalists. I hope to see you continue to shine in our wonderful industry.”

The 2023 Venue Industry Awards is proudly sponsored by industry-leading organisations including Ross Video, PBM Safety and Momentus Technologies.

The Venue Industry Award winners will be announced at the 2023 VMA Gala Dinner held on 23rd May 2023 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Click here for a full list of past winners.

Image: The 2023 Venue Industry Awards will be presented at the MCG on 23rd May 2023.