Fair enough. But the real question isn’t: “Who in the company could host this?” It’s: “What are we trying to achieve—and how do we want our people to feel during and after the event?” You’ve already invested in the venue, production, catering, travel and the time of hundreds of employees. The host has an enormous influence over whether the day feels like a bigger company meeting—or a significant event. If you simply need to pass on information, an internal host may be exactly

I was proud to host the 2026 Victorian Business Excellence Awards for the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse (ABAW), held in the Melbourne Room at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It was a major celebration of Victorian enterprise, attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, federal and state members of parliament, ministers and shadow ministers, consuls-general, business leaders and distinguished community repres

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more generous group of people than those who dedicate their working lives to helping others recover from injury. Put hundreds of them together in one room and you’re also guaranteed a wonderfully fun night! I was delighted to return as MC for the 2026 Victoria Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards, held in the magnificent Plaza Ballroom at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre. The awards recognise the exceptional people working across Victoria’s

Some conferences are memorable because of the speakers. Others because of the people, the energy or the location. The Business Managers Victoria Conference 2026 had all four. It was a privilege to return as MC for one of my favourite events of the year—and this year’s conference came with an added distinction. We were the first residential conference held at the newly opened Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre. Set on Geelong’s waterfront, it was also the perfect

I recently hosted a conference for Defence Bank. It was an absolute blast. What a wonderful group of people led by the most fun CEO you could wish for. Afterwards I was excited to receive a long list of positive feedback responses from the attendees. It was actually very humbling! So for fun, rather than publish them I thought I'd try to create a WORD CLOUD. How good is this!

One of the great privileges of being a corporate Master of Ceremonies is having a front-row seat to organisations celebrating the people who make them successful. Recently, I had the honour of hosting the inaugural Box Hill Institute Recognition and Awards Gala at The Aviary, Crown Melbourne—an evening dedicated to recognising outstanding students, staff and industry partners. For me, the event held special significance. As a former student of Box Hill Institute, returning as

One of the unexpected gifts of a career in events has been the opportunity to experience the world through the eyes of the people who live and work in it. Over the past three decades, my work as a Master of Ceremonies has taken me from the conference halls of Europe to incentive programs across Asia, gala dinners in North America, and celebrations throughout Australia and the South Pacific. While every destination is different, one thing remains remarkably consistent: people

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting the Allianz Aspire Awards at the stunning Doltone House Hyde Park in Sydney. Following a full conference day, 173 finalists from across Australia—alongside their leadership team—arrived with incredible energy from the very first moment. My role was to keep that momentum soaring throughout the night with comedy, audience interaction and celebration moments that truly showcased the excitement in the room. One unforgettable highlight? An e

What a week in Paris, vraiment incroyable! Last time I visited the Eiffel Tower I was scared off by the eternally long queues to get in. This time? I hosted a Welcome Dinner in the restaurant. The atmosphere was electric, the views breathtaking and the exceptional cuisine was what you would expect from 2 Michelin Star chef Thierry Marx. After conference sessions the following day and a special lunch for the highest performers, we headed to the Pavilion de Bercy for the masque

Early morning in Cancun. It was my pleasure this week to work in Cancun Mexico with Creative Group, Inc. on delivering incredible Gala Awards evenings for two waves of guests - staff and channel partners from North, Central and South America for a dynamic and cutting edge Fortune 500 company. Travelling from Australia, I loved the opportunity to inject some Aussie humour in between awards. Yes they 'got' my accent! Phew!! I love interactive crowd moments. At one point, wh

So, you’re gearing up for a big awards show, and you’re thinking, “Who on earth should I get to host this thing?” Trust me, I get it. Picking the right host can make or break the entire event. It’s like choosing the lead actor for a blockbuster movie—except this time, the stakes are your event’s vibe, flow, and overall success. Lucky for you, I’m here to spill the beans on how to find that perfect person who’ll keep your audience entertained, engaged, and maybe even laughing

Beautiful Phuket , Thailand This week I flew to Phuket to be the master of ceremonies at a prestigious EMEA (Europe/Middle East/Africa) gala awards event for a major multinational company's incentive. It was a real treat to work with highly professional agents, creatives and clients from across the globe to deliver this spectacular event. I enjoyed meeting guests from all over the EMEA region and relished the challenge of pronouncing winners' names from countries like German

(By Col Cameron — Master of Ceremonies Melbourne) Awards season wrapped up in unforgettable style as the 2025 Victorian Housing Industry Association (HIA) Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom Awards delivered its trademark blend of glitz, glamour and industry excellence. After three regional Victorian HIA award nights in September, the celebrations reached their pinnacle at the Victorian State Awards , held in the beautiful Melbourne Room at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Ce

It’s been a huge Awards Season — and both events just happened to unfold in the same spectacular setting: the Park Hyatt Melbourne . 🏆 Event 1: AWCI – Australia & New Zealand Awards The AWCI Australia & New Zealand Awards celebrated excellence across the wall and ceiling industry — from skilled apprentices to industry veterans and life members. I had the privilege of co-hosting with the brilliant Jordana Borensztajn , whose energy and creativity made the night unforgettabl

Hosting the AISA Gala Awards in Melbourne as part of CYBERCON was a blast!

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