National Recognition for South Australia's Event Excellence
South Australia has been officially recognised as the Best Event State at the 2025 Australian Event Awards and Symposium. The prestigious ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, specifically at the Pacific Bay Resort. This achievement marks the fourth occasion South Australia has claimed this national honour, underscoring its consistent excellence in the events sector.
The Significance of the Australian Event Awards
The Australian Event Awards is the sole national awards program dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating outstanding achievements across the entire Australian events industry. The 'Best Event State' award is a national accolade that specifically recognises the state or territory responsible for hosting the largest number of high-quality events. It aims to foster continued excellence, innovation, and unity within the industry, providing a platform for Australian event professionals to compete nationally across all facets of the sector. The awards do not discriminate based on event type, audience, size, or association membership, ensuring a comprehensive showcase of talent and innovation.
South Australia's Winning Formula
South Australia's success is attributed to its outstanding capabilities in organising and hosting a diverse range of events, as well as its ongoing commitment to enhancing its events landscape. The state was prominently represented among the finalists at the Coffs Harbour ceremony, with major events such as the Santos Tour Down Under and Adelaide Fringe receiving national nominations. Furthermore, local South Australian businesses, including Big Fish Events Group and Novatech Creative Event Technology, secured wins in their respective categories, highlighting the depth of talent and infrastructure within the state's event ecosystem.
Looking Ahead: A Vibrant Event Calendar
The recognition reinforces South Australia's reputation as a premier destination for events. The state's vibrant calendar continues to feature a strong lineup of upcoming attractions for the remainder of 2025, including Harvest Rock, the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, and the bp Adelaide Grand Final. Looking further into 2026, the state is set to host significant events such as the Adelaide International, The Ashes, and WOMADelaide, promising continued economic and cultural contributions through its event offerings.
5 Comments
Matzomaster
While the events like Santos Tour Down Under are impressive and bring visitors, it's important to ensure the benefits are felt across all local businesses, not just the big players.
Rotfront
Fantastic news for South Australia! Well-deserved recognition.
Mariposa
Congratulations to South Australia on the win; it shows a strong commitment to the events sector. But we should also consider if the resources invested could be better allocated to other public services.
Comandante
All these events cost taxpayers a fortune. Is it really worth it?
Ongania
Recognizing SA's event excellence is well-deserved, as they host some fantastic attractions. Still, it would be interesting to see a more detailed comparison of event diversity and innovation across all states, not just quantity.