Australasian Leisure Management
Jan 30, 2025

VMA opens nominations for 2025 Venue Industry Awards

The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced the opening of nominations for its 2025 VMA Venue Industry Awards.

The premier awards program for the venue management industry in the Asia-Pacific region, since 2010 the Awards have been showcasing the best of the industry’s talent across a number of categories:

  • Venue Professional of the Year

  • Allied Professional of the Year

  • Young Achiever of the Year (for under 30s)

Introducing the Awards, the VMA advise “our industry is unique and draws to it some incredible individuals who are passionate about what they do. From memorable moments for their patrons to iconic events that form part of our nation’s culture and history, these are a rare breed and we love to celebrate them.

“The Venue Industry Awards have a rich history of recognising leaders, game changers and innovators in our business and are awarded based on the achievements of the nominees over the last 12 months only - being the previous calendar year.

“The Awards recognise those engaged in the venue management industry who are achieving great results in their career and making a wider contribution to the industry as a whole.”

The winners will be awarded at this year’s Gala Dinner to be held in Sydney on 25th May as part of the VMA’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress.

Click here to find out more and to nominate.

Click here to view past winners.

VMA Events
The VMA has announced a series of events for this year, including the 2025 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress being held at the ICC Sydney.

The Congress is the pinnacle event for venue professionals, bringing together industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers. Whether you’re a delegate, exhibitor, or sponsor, the Congress offers unparalleled networking, learning, & collaboration opportunities.

The VMA will also be staging a series of After 5! Networking while its Digital Series will present monthly online events designed to enhance member engagement.

Click here for more information on VMA activities and events.

Image: The 2025 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress is being held at the ICC Sydney.

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