No. 05 · Kea New Zealand · 2013 and 2014
Event / live experience design
World Class New Zealand Awards
Two black-tie galas, 700+ guests and the Prime Minister on the guest list.
2
black-tie galas, 2013 and 2014
700+
guests each year
The World Class New Zealand Awards recognise New Zealanders whose success overseas shapes how the world sees this country. Kea has delivered them for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise since 2003: a black-tie gala for business leaders, senior government figures and academics.
I worked on the 2013 and 2014 galas as Event Manager at Verve, looking after logistics, suppliers, creative and production, ticket sales and guest service for more than 700 guests each year.
In 2013, Prime Minister John Key presented the Supreme Award to Sir Don McKinnon. In 2014, US-based entrepreneur Claudia Batten became the youngest Supreme Award winner, at 39.
A decade later I joined Kea to run its events programme.
At a glance
Client: Kea New Zealand, on behalf of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Agency: Verve
What: Black-tie gala awards dinner
When: 23 May 2013 and 29 May 2014
Where: The Langham, Auckland
Scale: 700+ guests each year
My role: Event Manager at Verve
My role
Event logistics and operations
Supplier sourcing, briefing and management
Creative development and production management
Ticket sales and customer service
Media and publications
Scoop: Sir Don McKinnon recognised for 35 years of world class service (2013)
NZ Herald: Humour helps, says Sir Don (2013)
Scoop: Youngest ever winner of New Zealand's most illustrious award (2014)
Let's talk
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