This media release was directly sourced from the National Convention Centre. 

Following a record number of entries in the Awards, more than 460 industry, political and hospitality leaders attended the black-tie event held at the National Convention Centre (NCC) last night.

Stephen Wood, Manager NCC accepted the Award for "Best Meetings and Events Venue - General Division" on behalf on his team "who exceed our customers' expectations every day. We are delighted to be a key partner of the Industries 'Night of Nights' and to celebrate the growth of hotels, restaurants and bars that support a vibrant and contemporary destination for conferences and events held in Canberra".

Crowne Plaza Canberra won three awards for their people and environmental practices on the night including: "Best Restaurant Cookery Employee" Prasantha Giragama, Executive Chef; 'Best Front of House Employee" Sunil Choudhary, Senior Guest Experience Manager: and "Best Environmental Practice".

Brad Watts AHA ACT General Manager "Sincerely thanked the National Convention Centre for their generous support and for making the 2015 Awards nights such a memorable success".

For more information on the National Convention Centre, visit www.nccc.com.au

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