The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SECC) has won the Exhibition and Events Association of Australia’s (EEAA) Best Green Initiative Award for the second consecutive year, in a move which recognises the venue’s continued environmental leadership.

Meanwhile, the Centre’s Director of Sales – Exhibition and Special Events, Helen Mantellato, has been awarded the EEAA’s Trevor Riddell President’s Award for her contribution to the industry.

Ms Mantellato was chosen for the award in recognition of her ongoing support and advice to the EEAA, both at the Board and Committee level.

Centre Chief Executive Ton van Amerongen congratulated Ms Mantellato on the award, presented      at the EEAA’s Annual Awards for Excellence last week, which he said reflected her unwavering dedication and professionalism.

“Helen has been with the Centre since it opened and has an incredible understanding of our industry, which she generously shares with others for the benefit of all,” Mr van Amerongen said.

Mr van Amerongen said he was also delighted that Centre has won the Best Green Initiative Award for the second year.

The award reflects the ongoing success of the Centre’s Ecowise program as well as its introduction of a range of additional initiatives over the past year, including the employment of a dedicated environmental officer and participation in the NSW Government Sustainability Advantage Program.

“The Centre is absolutely committed to the concept of sustainability within our venue and to working with our clients to make events more environmentally responsible, so we are honoured to have won this award again,” Mr van Amerongen said.

The Centre’s award submission was rated highly across all assessment categories including sustainability, scalability, useability, cost effectiveness and relevance to the exhibition market.

Image: Helen Mantellato, Director of Sales – Exhibition and Special Events, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre receives EEAA Trevor Riddell President’s Award

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