Tampa Republic

The Tampa Convention Center has been nominated once again for the Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the highly esteemed Stella Awards, marking the second consecutive year of recognition. David Ingram, the Executive Director of the Tampa Convention Center, expressed gratitude for the nomination, stating, “We are humbled to once again be in the running for best convention center in the Southeast region.” The center had previously secured the gold medal in this category in 2023.

The Stella Awards, presented by Northstar Meetings Group, honor excellence in the meetings industry, acknowledging entities that consistently provide exceptional service and innovation to meeting and event professionals. This year, the public has the opportunity to vote for the Tampa Convention Center from April 3 to May 3.

With a record-breaking 1,000 nominations received by Northstar Meetings Group, the competition for the Stella Awards is fiercer than ever. The Tampa Convention Center is among seven nominees contending for the title of Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S.

The Tampa Convention Center, situated in Downtown Tampa, boasts picturesque waterfront views, 600,000 square feet of flexible event spaces, and top-notch amenities for event planners. Recognized as one of the 20 Centers of Excellence by Exhibitor Magazine, the venue has also received accolades in ConventionSouth’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Moreover, the Tampa Convention Center recently obtained the 2024 Global Biorisk Advisory CouncilTM (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation for its commitment to cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention.

Partnering with renowned companies such as Aramark, Edlen, Encore, Sentry Event Services, Smart City, and The UPS Store, the Tampa Convention Center ensures high-quality event services for exhibitors.

In 2024, the facility is projected to host a remarkable number of large-scale events, contributing an estimated economic impact of nearly $136 million and attracting over 354,000 attendees to the City of Tampa.

To cast a vote for the Tampa Convention Center or to learn more about the facility, visit www.TheTampaCC.com.

For additional information on Northstar Meetings Group, the leading B-to-B information and marketing solutions company catering to the business meetings, events, sports, and incentives market, visit www.NorthstarMeetingsGroup.com.