submitted by Visit Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Palace Convention Center, owned by Salt Lake County and managed by ASM Global, is pleased to announce its achievement in receiving the Best Convention Center Southwest (Gold) Award from the 2024 Stella Awards (Northstar Meetings Group).
“This outstanding achievement reflects the unwavering efforts of every team member at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Their hard work has elevated us to one of the world’s best live events facilities, deepened our positive impact on the community, and strengthened our commitment to sustainability,” Salt Palace Convention Center Leadership Team shared. “Our heartfelt thanks go out to every individual who contributed to this achievement. We couldn’t have done it without you.”
Northstar Meetings Group and its leading brands, Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings today announced the 2024 recipients of the 8th Annual Stella Awards. Recognizing 248 organizations globally, these awards celebrate outstanding achievements in quality service and innovation for meeting and event professionals. The Stella Awards honor excellence across key industry segments: hotels, convention and conference centers, airlines, cruise lines, DMOs/CVBs and DMCs. This year’s winners, selected from more than 8,000 votes and 1,001 nominations, exemplify overall excellence, superb food and beverage offerings, professionalism of staff, sustainability initiatives, and other critical aspects of the meetings and events experience. After nominations closed, finalists in each category were determined by meeting planners during an open voting period. Winners were then selected by an expert panel of judges overseen by the editors of Northstar Meetings Group’s leading brands, Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings.
“I could not be prouder of the Salt Palace Convention Center team,” said Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. “Their commitment to hosting top-notch international, national, and local events shines through with this award. The Salt Palace Convention Center is an integral part of economic development, tourism, and culture within the downtown area. With the downtown development on the horizon, we look forward to supercharging our award-winning convention services. Congratulations to everyone who made this possible.”
About Salt Lake County & The Salt Palace Convention Center
The Salt Palace Convention Center is located in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake City and plays host to hundreds of thousands of visitors yearly. As a convention and events facility, the Salt Palace has pledged to contribute to a sustainable future for people, planet, and profit through responsible and innovative practices. The Salt Palace strives to operate a facility that develops and implements practices to lessen environmental impact and to do its part in combating climate change issues. Owned by Salt Lake County, The Salt Palace Convention Center relies on continued financial support from the County for all sustainability initiatives.
About ASM Global
ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management—delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues.
