Celebrating excellence at the 2025 BIG4 National Conference Gala Awards

The 2025 BIG4 National Conference brought parks, partners and teams together in Hobart to celebrate everything that makes BIG4 special. A highlight of the conference was the Gala Awards, where outstanding parks and individuals from across the network were recognised for their achievements, innovation and commitment to delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

From sales performance and engagement to leadership and people‑first culture, the awards showcased the depth of talent and passion across the BIG4 community.

Des & Margaret Watts Supreme Award for Excellence

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

The most prestigious award of the night was presented to BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park, recognising its outstanding all‑round performance across operations, guest experience and brand leadership. The award celebrates a park that consistently raises the bar and sets the benchmark for excellence across the network.

Award category winners

A wide range of parks were recognised across sales, engagement and digital performance categories.

• Alan and Gloria Rowett Award – BIG4 Perks+ Highest Weighted Sales
  BIG4 River Myall Holiday Resort
• Alan and Gloria Rowett Award – BIG4 Most Improved Weighted Perks+ In‑Park Sales
  BIG4 Rules Beach Holiday Park
• BIG4 Member Bookings Highest Weighted Sales Award
  BIG4 Bellarine Holiday Park
• BIG4.com.au Highest Weighted Sales Award
  BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
• BIG4.com.au Highest Sales Award
  BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort
• People’s Choice Award
  BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort
• People’s Choice – Most Improved Award
  BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park
• The BIG4 Engagement Award
  BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

These awards highlight the dedication of park teams across Classic, Holiday and Premier categories, and their continued focus on driving strong performance while delivering meaningful guest experiences.

Recognising outstanding people

The Gala Awards also celebrated the individuals who make BIG4 parks and the support office such special places to work.

• Maree Fox George Award – BIG4 National Support Office Staff Member of the Year
  Bronte Kennare
• Theo Whitmont Future Leader Award
  Georgina Honda
• BIG4 Park Staff Member of the Year
  Sharyn Smith

These awards recognise leadership, professionalism and the everyday contributions that help parks and teams thrive.

Together, the 2025 BIG4 National Conference Gala Awards served as a powerful reminder of the people and parks who bring the BIG4 brand to life, and the shared commitment across the network to excellence, growth and memorable holiday experiences.