For 2020, the EVANZ Awards will be very different as we present awards in just three categories, reflecting efforts individuals and venues/businesses have made to get through this extraordinary time:
Leader of the Year
Nominees for this award may be General Managers, CEOs, Venue Managers etc. It is envisioned that the nominee would be in a senior management position with substantial influence over the strategies and operational direction of the venue or organisation. This award is sponsored by the Venue Management Association.
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Team Member of the Year
This award recognises a team member who showed outstanding commitment and dedication to their venue / business during the COVID-19 period and reopening/rebuilding of the industry. Nominees will be individuals who do not associate with being defined under the leader category. This award is sponsored by Ungerboek.
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Innovation Award
The judges will be looking for an outstanding product or service, developed by a venue or an Associate Member supply partner, as a result of COVID-19 that has provided real value to their customers or community. This award is sponsored by The Health Promotion Agency.
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