The event is designed to create plenty of opportunities to mingle and network with your colleagues

• The event starts at 3.30pm at the McMullin Lawn, with food trucks, bar, and entertainment.
• Picnic rugs, dining tables and bar seating will be available.
• The ceremony isin The Great Hall and we ask that you’re seated from 4.15pm for a 4.30pm start. Seating isn’t allocated, so if you’d like to sit with colleagues, please arrange this before being seated.
• We’ll pause for an hour at about 5.30pmfor dining and minglingwith colleaguesbefore formalities resume at 6.30pm.
• Ceremony formalities will finish at about 7.15pm, with entertainment, food trucks and the bar staying open till 8.00pm for networking and celebrating.

If you are a finalist, or being acknowledged for length of service, you are welcome to bring a guest. This could be a family member, friend, manager, team member or the colleague who nominated you. Children are welcome, but please note this is a licensed event and they must be accompanied.

You’ll be able to indicate if you are bringing a plus one when you submit your RSVP. If your guest has any dietary requirements, please include these in the RSVP so we can accommodate them.

Smart casual – you can come straight from work or change into something more festive . Please choose shoes suitable for both indoor and outdoor areas.

Yes, inside The Great Hall.

Yes. You will be notified of any changes to the event via email.

There will be six food trucks and a bar serving a variety of cuisines, including pizza, Mexican, burgers, gelato and more. All vendors will offer gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

You will be asked to share this information when you RSVP. The Event Coordinator will contact you directly to arrange a suitable meal.

No. You can choose a meal and a dessert from any of the food trucks. If you have a pre-arranged special dietary meal, it will be available at a sign-posted collection point and will have your name on it.

Yes. The bar will offer non-alcoholic wine, non-alcoholic beer, various soft drinks and cold water.

You can share this when you RSVP. The Event Coordinator will follow up with you directly.

An accessible toilet is available at The Great Hall.

Yes. The Purdue Room in The Great Hall will be set up as a chill zone. Feel free to retreat to that space whenever you need to. There will be signs around the event to direct you to The Purdue Room.

No. Children will need to stay with a responsible adult at all times.

Yes. A private area in The Great Hall will be designated as a parenting room. Ushers and signage will help you find it.

In case the mozzies join us, mosquito coils will be placed around outdoor areas and repellent will be available at the bar and bathrooms.

A first aid room will also be available inside The Great Hall.

P1 and P2 are the closest carparks, paid until 5.00pm, and free after 5pm. Please follow all parking signs and rules

You will be invited on stage to receive your trophy from the Vice-Chancellor and have your photo taken.

You will also have the opportunity to say a few words, if you wish to.

For team awards, please decide ahead of time who will speak on behalf of your group (if you wish to).

A member of staff will hand you your certificate as you leave the stage.

Winners will be shared on the website and The Loop SharePoint site on Wednesday 10 December.