Recognising Industry Success at the Inaugural LFRA Gala Awards Night

To celebrate this year’s success, and the people behind it, the Large Format Retail Association will host its inaugural Gala Awards Night on Thursday 28 November.

The Large Format Retail is the fastest growing sector of the Australian retail industry, comprising of approximately 35% of all retail floor space and 25.1% (or $81.7 billion per annum) of all retail sales in Australia, as of the financial year ending 30 June 2019.

LFRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Philippa Kelly, said: “The Gala Awards dinner is a first for our industry and this black-tie event will be held at Crown Melbourne.”

“It is a way to recognise and celebrate our members as leaders, not only within the Large Format Retail sector, but in Australian retail overall.

“The dinner will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Large Format Retail Association, formally known as the Bulky Goods Retailers Association.

“I encourage members and non-members alike to be involved in this night. Members can apply for one of our many awards, with entries closing on Monday 21 October.”

The Awards Night follows a shortened National Quarterly Forum at Luminare in South Melbourne, giving guests plenty of time to dress up and prepare for the black-tie affair.

The award categories are:

• • • Agent of the Year – Individual
    • Centre Manager of the Year – Individual
    • Service Provider of the Year – Individual
    • Best Application of an Innovation – Organisation
    • Sustainability Initiative – Organisation
    • Marketing Campaign of the Year – Organisation
    • Large Format Retailer of the Year
    • Developer of the Year
    • Warwick Shedden Memorial Award

All besides the Warwick Shedden Memorial Award were created for the LFRA Gala Awards Night.

Since 2002 the Warwick Shedden Memorial Award has been awarded to “…an individual or organisation, who has contributed over a significant period of time to the goals and ideals of the Large Format Retail Association and the betterment of the Australian Large Format Industry…”. It honours the memory of Warwick Shedden, founding President of LFRA and Director of OZ Design Furniture.

Sponsorship packages are available and include exclusive benefits such as brand recognition on the media wall and naming rights for an award dependent on the sponsorship package purchased.

For queries regarding the Gala Awards Night and Sponsorship opportunities please contact Michelle Wong at contactus@lfraawards.com.au