Post by Kev on Sept 28, 2004 5:13:59 GMT -5
LIVERPOOL Culture Company is celebrating its first national award.
The company's events team scooped a silver award at the event industry Oscars for the City of Light display, held to celebrate Liverpool's Capital of Culture win.
The team received the award in the Best National Live/Public Event category at the annual National Events Awards, in London's Grosvenor House Hotel at the weekend.
The City of Light event was held at Sefton Park over three days in September 2003 and attracted more than 60,000 people.
The team, which has also organised some of the biggest firework displays in Europe, created a stunning visual display which took a light hearted look at the history of Liverpool.
The event was pipped for gold by a mobile phone firm's campaign to illuminate ten of London's most recognisable buildings.
The Culture Company was the only nominee from the public sector, and beat events by blue-chip companies such as British Airways.
Cllr Warren Bradley, executive member for leisure and culture, said: "This is an amazing achievement. It further cements Liverpool's reputation as one of Britain's best at delivering fantastic events.""
He added: "The City of Light display was a way to share the Capital of Culture success with as many people as possible. It was a stunning event and one which rightly deserves this award."
Source- Liverpool Echo
The company's events team scooped a silver award at the event industry Oscars for the City of Light display, held to celebrate Liverpool's Capital of Culture win.
The team received the award in the Best National Live/Public Event category at the annual National Events Awards, in London's Grosvenor House Hotel at the weekend.
The City of Light event was held at Sefton Park over three days in September 2003 and attracted more than 60,000 people.
The team, which has also organised some of the biggest firework displays in Europe, created a stunning visual display which took a light hearted look at the history of Liverpool.
The event was pipped for gold by a mobile phone firm's campaign to illuminate ten of London's most recognisable buildings.
The Culture Company was the only nominee from the public sector, and beat events by blue-chip companies such as British Airways.
Cllr Warren Bradley, executive member for leisure and culture, said: "This is an amazing achievement. It further cements Liverpool's reputation as one of Britain's best at delivering fantastic events.""
He added: "The City of Light display was a way to share the Capital of Culture success with as many people as possible. It was a stunning event and one which rightly deserves this award."
Source- Liverpool Echo
