Our awards
MCEC is highly regarded in the events industry. We're pretty excited about the recognition we’ve received over the years, and we want to share it with you.
As a world-leading event venue, we've had the privilege of hosting all sorts of amazing events, from conferences to cocktail parties. And we've been lucky enough to win some impressive awards along the way.
Take a look at our list of accolades and you'll see what we mean. Our venue has been awarded for industry-specific excellence through to food and company culture. We couldn't be more grateful.
But don't just take our word for it - come check us out for yourself and see why MCEC is recognised as the best of the best.
See our awards
Business Event Venue of the Year
Victorian Tourism Awards, Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) - MCEC, Gold Winner
The Victorian Tourism Awards showcase the state's leaders in tourism excellence. The Business Event Venue category recognises venues who provide high quality facilities, services and events.
Lord Mayor's Award
Victorian Tourism Awards, Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) - MCEC, Bronze
The Lord Mayor's Award recognises businesses in Metropolitan Melbourne that have demonstrated strong commitments to responsible tourism through environmental, social and economic impact, alongside good governance.
See our awards
Business Event Venue of the Year
Victorian Tourism Awards, Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) - MCEC, Gold Winner
The Victorian Tourism Awards showcase the state's leaders in tourism excellence. The Business Event Venue category recognises venues who provide high quality facilities, services and events.
Lord Mayor's Award
Victorian Tourism Awards, Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) - MCEC, Bronze
The Lord Mayor's Award recognises businesses in Metropolitan Melbourne that have demonstrated strong commitments to responsible tourism through environmental, social and economic impact, alongside good governance.
Business Event Venue of the Year
Victorian Tourism Awards, Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) - MCEC, Winner
The Victorian Tourism Awards showcase the state's leaders in tourism excellence. The Business Event Venue category recognises venues who provide high quality facilities specifically designed for business visitors like meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.
Banqueting and Catering Award
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards - MCEC, Winner
Banqueting and Catering Award
National Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards - MCEC, Winner
The MEA Awards recognise those who demonstrate excellence in the organisation, planning and delivery of all kinds of events. They look at business events, festivals, major/special or cause-related events, conferences and exhibitions.
Global Pastry Chef Challenge, Asia-Pacific
Alessandro Bartesaghi, Winner
Oceania's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre
World Travel Awards 2022 – MCEC, Winner
World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate the best in travel, tourism and hospitality. They’re globally renowned as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence.
Operator and Service Provider Excellence Award
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) National Infrastructure Awards - MCEC, Finalist
Industry Choice
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) National Infrastructure Awards - MCEC, Finalist
The National Infrastructure Awards acknowledge excellence and innovation in the delivery of major infrastructure projects. They also recognise the successes of outstanding individuals.
Venue Professional of the Year
Venue Management Awards (VMA) - Maxine McIntyre, MCEC Event Planner, Winner
The Venue Management Association’s Venue Industry Awards celebrate outstanding professionals. They recognise leaders, innovators, and go-getters who create memorable moments and events that shape the culture and history of our nation.
National Operations Person of the Year award
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards - Chantal Trimboli, MCEC Manager Event Operations, Winner
State Event Venue award 1500+
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards - MCEC, Winner
State Operations Person of the Year award
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards - Chantal Trimboli, MCEC Manager Event Operations, Winner
State Future Leader of the Year award
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards - Amrita Dip, MCEC Retail Operations Manager, Winner
The MEA Awards recognise those who demonstrate excellence in the organisation, planning and delivery of all kinds of events. They look at business events, festivals, major/special or cause-related events, conferences and exhibitions.
Employer of Choice
Australian Business Awards (ABA) – MCEC, Winner
The Australian Business Awards (ABA) recognise organisations that develop leading workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce. They look at established policies and practices that lead to effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention.
Oceania's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre
World Travel Awards 2020 – MCEC, Winner
World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate the best in travel, tourism and hospitality. They’re globally renowned as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence.
Best in Class Sorbet
Australian Food Awards - Coconut, Passionfruit and Vanilla Sorbet, Winner
Frozen Dessert – Regular Ice Cream
Australian Food Awards - Coffee Ice Cream, Gold
Frozen Dessert – Premium Ice Cream
Australian Food Awards - Hazelnut Ice Cream, Gold; Pistachio Ice Cream, Gold; Dulce de Leche Ice Cream; Silver
Frozen Dessert – Sorbet
Australian Food Awards - Coconut, Passionfruit and Vanilla Sorbet, MCEC, Gold; Mango and Yuzu Sorbet, Silver; Banana and Lime Sorbet, Silver; Cherry Berry Sorbet, Silver; Coconut and Pineapple Sorbet, Bronze
Recognised internationally, the Australian Food Awards (AFA) is Australia’s leading national fine food awards program. Their seal of excellence recognises and celebrates the best in Australian food producers across ten major categories.
Employer of Choice
Australian Business Awards (ABA) – MCEC, Winner
The Australian Business Awards (ABA) recognise organisations that develop leading workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce. They look at established policies and practices that lead to effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention.
Audio Visual Services
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards, Winner
Banqueting & Catering
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards, Winner
Event Venue - Capacity more than 1500
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards, Winner
The MEA Awards recognise those who demonstrate excellence in the organisation, planning and delivery of all kinds of events. They look at business events, festivals, major/special or cause-related events, conferences and exhibitions.
Best Corporate Citizenship
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) Awards for Excellence – Melbourne Renewable Energy Project, Winner
The EEAA is a leading non-for-profit industry association for trade and consumer expos and events. Their awards honour organisers, venues, suppliers and people working in trade and consumer shows across Australia and New Zealand.
MCEC is a founding partner of MREP, an Australian first initiative supporting the development of a wind farm in regional Victoria. This allows us to offset the projected electricity use of our 2018 building expansion space with renewable energy.
Contribution to Profile by a Corporation
Melbourne Award – Club Melbourne Ambassador Program, Winner
The Melbourne Awards are they city’s highest accolade, celebrating the inspirational Melburnians who dedicate their time and energy for the benefit of the city.
Champion Trophy – Australian Large Producer
Australian Food Awards – MCEC, Winner
Best in Class Sorbet
Australian Food Awards - Single Origin Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Winner
Dairy - Flavoured Yoghurt
Australian Food Awards - Vanilla Yoghurt, Silver
Frozen Dessert – Regular Ice Cream
Australian Food Awards - Hazelnut Ice Cream, Silver; Caramelised Fig and Rutherglen Muscat Ice Cream, Silver
Frozen Dessert – Sorbet
Australian Food Awards - Single Origin Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Gold; Coconut and Pineapple Sorbet, Gold; Lemon and Blueberry Sorbet, Silver
Recognised internationally, the Australian Food Awards (AFA) is Australia’s leading national fine food awards program. Their seal of excellence recognises and celebrates the best in Australian food producers across ten major categories.
Employer of Choice
Australian Business Awards (ABA) – MCEC, Winner
The Australian Business Awards (ABA) recognise organisations that develop leading workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce. They look at established policies and practices that lead to effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention.
Banqueting & Catering
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards, – MCEC, Winner
Meeting Venue 500 Delegates or More
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards, - MCEC, Finalist
The MEA Awards recognise those who demonstrate excellence in the organisation, planning and delivery of all kinds of events. They look at business events, festivals, major/special or cause-related events, conferences and exhibitions.
Australasia’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre
World Travel Awards – MCEC, Winner
Australasia’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination
World Travel Awards – Melbourne, Winner
World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate the best in travel, tourism and hospitality. They’re globally renowned as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence.
Employer of Choice
Australian Business Awards (ABA) – MCEC, Winner
The Australian Business Awards (ABA) recognise organisations that develop leading workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce. They look at established policies and practices that lead to effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention.
Best Venue Team
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) Awards for Excellence – MCEC - Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress (ITS) 2016, Winner
The EEAA is a leading non-for-profit industry association for trade and consumer expos and events. Their awards honour organisers, venues, suppliers and people working in trade and consumer shows across Australia and New Zealand.
We won Best Venue Team award for the second consecutive year. This time, the EEAA recognised our team’s outstanding efforts critical to ensuring the seamless delivery of ITS in October 2016. We were seen to act as a true event partner and provide support and recommendations that contributed to overall success.
Meeting Venue 500 Delegates or More
National MEA Awards
Banqueting & Catering
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards – MCEC, Winner
Meeting Venue 500 Delegates or More
Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards - MCEC, Winner
The MEA Awards recognise those who demonstrate excellence in the organisation, planning and delivery of all kinds of events. They look at business events, festivals, major/special or cause-related events, conferences and exhibitions.
Dairy – Yoghurt
Australian Food Awards - Vanilla Yoghurt, Silver
Frozen Dessert – Regular Ice Cream
Australian Food Awards - Hazelnut Ice Cream, Gold; Vanilla Ice Cream, Silver; Aged Barrel Imperial Stout Ice Cream, Silver
Frozen Dessert – Sorbet
Australian Food Awards - Coconut and Pineapple Sorbet, Gold; Very Berry Sorbet, Gold; Mandarin and Passionfruit Sorbet, Gold
Recognised internationally, the Australian Food Awards (AFA) is Australia’s leading national fine food awards program. Their seal of excellence recognises and celebrates the best in Australian food producers across ten major categories.
Australasia’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre
World Travel Awards – MCEC, Winner
World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate the best in travel, tourism and hospitality. They’re globally renowned as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence.
Quality Tourism Accredited Business 2024
Sustainable Tourism Accreditation, Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC)
Sustainable Tourism Accreditation is the Australian tourism industry’s largest sustainability program, with over 3,000 participating businesses. Accreditation involves sustainability across environmental, cultural, social and commercial business practices.
