The Gold Coast Student Excellence Awards are presented by the Mayor of the City of Gold Coast and Experience Gold Coast.

The annual awards recognise and celebrate outstanding students in six different categories and acknowledge the positive impact they’ve made within our community.

Held at HOTA, this year’s gala award night will be a lively Day of the Dead themed event for nominees, fellow students and Gold Coast’s education industry. Dance the night away to live music from local legends, The Hanlon Brothers, enjoy canapes at the Sunset Welcome Reception and feast on a two-course sit down dinner.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Time: 5.30 - 9.30pm
Venue: Lakeside Terrace at HOTA (Home of the Arts), 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
Dress code:
Ladies - Formal gown or cocktail dress. Colours can be navy blue, black, gold or floral.
Gentlemen - Black tie, formal. Colours can be black, dark grey or floral.

Tickets include:

Day of the Dead themed decor and entertainment
Sunset Welcome Reception with canapes
Awards presentation ceremony
Two-course sit down dinner
Live entertainment by Hanlon Brothers and 42Band
Access to cash bar for alcoholic beverages

Ticket Pricing Tiers

Student Ticket: $40

This ticket is valid for currently enrolled Gold Coast students only
Ticket holder must carry a valid Student ID Card for verification purposes

Non-Student Ticket: $70

This ticket is valid for any family member or friend of any currently enrolled student and any professional from the Gold Coast industry, business & entrepreneurship community

Your Ticket Includes

- Canapes & Soft Drinks at the Welcome Reception

- Day of the Dead Themed, Décor & Entertainment

- 2 Course, Sit Down Gala Dinner at the Awards Presentation Ceremony

- Live Music Performance by Hanlon Brothers

- Access to Cash Bar for Alcoholic Beverages

Please remember, you can nominate yourself or another student for one of the six Gold Coast Student Excellence Award categories. For further information on nomination guidelines, click here.