News May 08

Second Successive MEA Award

WALDRONSMITH Management is pleased to announce that, for the second consecutive year, it has been awarded the Victorian Award for Meetings Manager 8 or More Employees at the Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry State awards held in April.

The award recognises outstanding achievement and performance in the Meetings Industry.



When receiving the award WALDRONSMITH Management Managing Director, Kate Smith, paid special tribute to the dedicated, highly skilled team members who continually demonstrate their commitment to providing a quality personalised service to our clients.

“As a truly national business, WALDRONSMITH Management managed conferences and events all throughout Australia in 2007. Importantly, the commitment and quality performance of our team members continues to bring true value to our clients and to our brand in the marketplace” said Kate. “Once again, our sincere thanks to all our valued clients and suppliers for the role you play in our ongoing success. We look forward to continuing these relationships and exceeding your expectations for many years to come”.

WALDRONSMITH Management is now included, as the Victorian Award winner, in the Meetings and Events Industry National Awards which will be presented at the MEA National Conference in Alice Springs later this month.

Sydney Office News

WALDRONSMITH Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Corinne Armstrong as Conference Manager in its Sydney office.

Before joining WALDRONSMITH Management, Corinne was Director, Membership & Events at the Risk Management Association for two years, prior to which she held various corporate event management and conference producer roles. Corinne has also been engaged in communications, marketing, sponsorship and membership development positions and earlier on worked as a television publicist, producer and production manager. Corinne is also completing a Masters in Management (Event Management) at the University of Technology Sydney, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and an Associate Diploma in Administrative Studies.

Corrine is a valued addition to the existing national team.

Conference Wrap Up & Feedback

The 3rd International Congress for Women’s Mental Health, http://www.iawmhcongress2008.com.au/, was recently held in Melbourne. Hosted by the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, the convenor Professor Jayashri Kulkarni made the following comments:

“The congress was held at the Melbourne Convention Centre from 17th – 21st March 2008 and it is very pleasing to report that the Congress attracted 650 delegates from 46 different countries and fulfilled all of our goals in terms of an excellent scientific program plus social activities and wide media coverage.

WALDRONSMITH Management are an amazingly professional group of event managers who were extremely good at dealing with overseas delegates and displayed considerable diplomacy skills at all times that were worthy of experienced United Nations diplomats! They are very sound financial managers who enabled the conference to run at a profit and also provide magnificent social activities for delegates. Their communication skills are absolutely brilliant and combined with a great sense of style and fun, WALDRONSMITH Management ensured timely delivery of deadlines plus enjoyment of this great event.

The 3rd International Congress for Women’s Mental Health had a particularly warm, engaging and welcoming atmosphere which is still being hailed around the world as a major success. I am extremely grateful to WALDRONSMITH Management for their wonderful work in ensuring the success of this Congress. It was a hoot!”

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