Achievements
Over the past 19 years, GCCEC team has been firmly committed to service excellence across all facets of the business.
Our philosophy is centred on delivering a professional and memorable experience for our clients, their guests and all our visitors. Since opening the doors at GCCEC in 2004, we have amassed a number of prestigious awards and accolades. We’re super proud of our performance, and you will be too.
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2023
- ATIC Accessibility certification in the following programs: Hearing; Vision; Mobility (Limited); Mobility (Wheelchair); Cognitive
- Best Mega Venue – Spice Hot 100
- Best In-House Catering at a Convention Centre - Spice Hot 100
- Best Sustainable Venue – Spice Hot 100
- Quality Tourism Accredited Business
- Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business
- EarthCheck Platinum Certification
- ATIC Accessibility certification in the following programs: Hearing; Vision; Mobility (Limited); Mobility (Wheelchair); Cognitive
- Best In-House Catering at a Convention Centre - Spice Hot 100
- Best Sustainable Venue – Spice Hot 100
- Quality Tourism Accredited Business
- Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business
- EarthCheck Platinum Certification
- Queensland Tourism Awards, Business Event Venue, (Silver)
- Best In-House Catering at a Convention Centre - Spice Hot 100
- Best Sustainable Venue – Spice Hot 100
- Quality Tourism Accredited Business
- Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business
- EarthCheck Platinum Certification
- Quality Tourism Accredited Business
- Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business
- TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Winner (4.5 star rating)
- Best Audio-Visual Services - Meetings and Events Industry Awards – Queensland State Finalist
- Best Event Venue Capacity more than 1,500 - Meetings and Events Industry Awards – Queensland State Finalist
- Best In-House Catering at a Convention Centre - Spice Hot 100
- Best Sustainable Venue – Spice Hot 100
- Best Venue for a Gala Dinner – Spice Hot 100
- Australian Tourism Awards, Business Event Venue (Gold)
- Queensland Tourism Awards, Business Event Venue (Gold)
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame (4.5 star rating)
- Queensland Tourism Awards, Business Event Venue (Bronze)
- EarthCheck Platinum Certification, GCCEC was the first Convention Centre in the world to achieve the accolade
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner (4.5 star rating)
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner (4.5 star rating)
- Queensland Tourism Awards, Business Event Venue (Silver)
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner (4.5 star rating)
- Spice Hot 100 Hotels, Resorts and Venues Awards, Convention Centre with Best In-House Catering
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner
- EarthCheck Responsible Meetings & Events 2nd Party Verified (aligned to ISO 20121 'Event Sustainability Management System')
- EarthCheck Gold Certification – A first for convention centres in Australia and Worldwide
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards – QLD Corporate Social Responsibility Award (OVER 30 FT EMPLOYEES)
- Restaurant & Catering Savour Australia Awards for Excellence – South East Queensland Function / Convention Centre Caterer Finalist
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards - National Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards - Queensland Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates
- Qantas Australian Tourism Awards – Winner of the Meetings and Business Tourism Category
- Queensland Tourism Awards - Meetings and Business Tourism Winner
- Meeting and Events Industry Awards - HALL OF FAME, National Meeting Venue More than 500 Delegates
- EarthCheck Silver Certification
- AIPC Quality Standards Bronze Benchmark Status
- Queensland Tourism Awards - Meetings and Business Tourism Winner
- Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast - Caterer of the Year
- EarthCheck Bronze Benchmark Status
- Australian Human Resources Institute - HR Leader of the Year Queensland
- Gold Coast Magazine's People's Choice Award for Best Event Caterer of the Year
- Queensland Finalist Restaurant and Catering - Best Function/Convention Centre Catering
- Restaurant and Catering Queensland Finalist - Caterer of the Year
- Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast - Best Function/Convention Centre Catering
- Meeting and Events Industry Awards - National Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates
- Meeting and Events Industry Awards - Queensland Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards - National Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards - Queensland Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegate
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards - Queensland Meetings and Events Person of the Year (Kathy Simmons)
- Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast Best Function / Convention Centre Catering
- Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast Caterer of the Year
- Queensland Tourism Awards - Business Meeting Tourism Category Finalist
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards – National Operations Person of the Year (Debbie Martini)
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards - National Sales and Marketing Person of the Year (Donna Kessler)
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards - National Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards - Queensland Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates
- APEX World’s Best Congress Centre – ranked 7th in the world, and the first convention centre to place in its first year of operation
- Restaurant and Catering Australia Best Function / Convention Centre Catering
- Restaurant and Catering Queensland Best Function / Convention Centre Catering
- Restaurant and Catering Queensland Caterer of the Year
- Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast Professional Development Training
- Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast Best Function / Convention Centre Catering
- Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast Caterer of the Year
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards, Queensland Event of the Year
- Meetings and Events Industry Awards, Australia Event of the Year
