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The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has recognised excellence in venue management with the presentation of its 2022 Entertainment Venue Awards.

Presented live at Wellington’s St James Theatre on Tuesday evening at the EVANZ annual conference, the Awards were presented in seven categories, with finalists drawn from across the country.

Among the presentations, Craig Goodall was presented with the EVANZ Contribution to the Industry Award - an award that recognises an individual in the industry who has shown outstanding leadership for their team and venue/business during the previous 12 months.

Winners and finalists:

Small Venue of the Year - Sponsored by Ticketmaster
Winner: Haere-roa, University of Canterbury
Finalists:
Clarence Street Theatre
The Globe Theatre

Medium Venue of the Year - Sponsored by Apex/Reliance Risk
Winner: Christchurch Town Hall
Finalists:
Te Pae
The Trafalgar Centre

Large Venue of the Year - Sponsored by Tompkins Wake
Winner: Spark Arena
Finalists:
Christchurch Arena
The Eden Park Trust

Rising Star of the Year - Sponsored by Ungerboeck
Winner: Finn McLennan-Elliott, The Tuning Fork
Finalists:
Elly Moody, H3
Milly Thurlow, The Trafalgar Centre

Team Member of the Year - Sponsored by Health Promotion - Te Whatu Ora
Winner: Alice Francis, Spark Arena
Kate Ward-Smythe, Q Theatre
David Liggett, TSB Showplace

Team Leader of the Year - Sponsored by VMA
Winner: Michael Gilling, H3
Finalists:
Nick Sautner, The Eden Park Trust
Jason Wade, Clarence Street Theatre 

Industry Supplier of the Year - Sponsored by N W Group
Winner: St John, Hato Hone
Finalist: Red Badge

EVANZ Contribution to the Industry Award 2022
Winner: Craig Goodall

Image: EVANZ's 2022 Entertainment Venue Awards being presented at Wellington’s St James Theatre on Tuesday evening.

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