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

                • 2022

                  • 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

                              • 2021

                                • 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

                                            • 2020

                                              • 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

                                                              • 2019

                                                                • 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)

                                                                    2018

                                                                    • 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)

                                                                    2017

                                                                    • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner (4.5 star rating)

                                                                    2016

                                                                    • Queensland Tourism Awards, Business Event Venue (Silver)
                                                                    • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner (4.5 star rating)

                                                                    2015

                                                                    • Spice Hot 100 Hotels, Resorts and Venues Awards, Convention Centre with Best In-House Catering
                                                                    • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner

                                                                    2014

                                                                    • EarthCheck Responsible Meetings & Events 2nd Party Verified (aligned to ISO 20121 'Event Sustainability Management System')

                                                                    2013

                                                                    • 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

                                                                    2012

                                                                    • Meetings and Events Industry Awards - National Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates
                                                                    • Meetings and Events Industry Awards - Queensland Meeting Venue More Than 500 Delegates

                                                                    2010

                                                                    • 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

                                                                    2009

                                                                    • 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

                                                                    2007-2008

                                                                    • 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

                                                                    2006

                                                                    • 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

                                                                    2005

                                                                    • 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

                                                                    2004

                                                                    • Meetings and Events Industry Awards, Queensland Event of the Year
                                                                    • Meetings and Events Industry Awards, Australia Event of the Year

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