IQPC Launch World Stadium Awards Celebrating Innovations In Venue Design And Developments

Online, January 29, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The international stadium design and development industry will gather in Doha from across the globe on 4th June at the Sheraton Hotel to celebrate the premier World Stadium Awards.

The World Stadium Awards will recognise the outstanding achievements by leaders in the industry who have contributed to the latest innovations in design, have paved new ways for venue functionality and technical ability and have stunned the world with integrated masterplans and iconic sporting venues that have become a destination in their own right.

With six critical categories open for nominations, now is the time for leaders of this industry to put their names on the map and nominate their current and recent projects. The World Stadium Awards presents awards in the following areas that recognise professionals and projects that have made outstanding achievements in the stadium design and delivery industry.

• The best integrated stadium masterplan
• Engineering excellence in stadium development
• Most sustainable stadium design concept
• The most innovative use of technology in stadium design
• The world's most iconic and culturally significant stadium
• The best multifunctional stadium design

The Awards programme is now open for entries, with the initial submission deadline set for the 18th March. Further information on the awards programme and application process can be found on www.worldstadiumcongress.com

Global judges represented include:
• Ahmed Al Jolo, Chairman, Qatar Society of Engineers
• Eugene Van Vuuren, Former Technical Advisor, FIFA 2010 South Africa World Cup
• Thierry Paret, President, AIA - Middle East Chapter
• Kate Bidwell, AFC Match Commissioner, Asian Football Confederation and Match Manager (Venue Manager), Rugby World Cup 2011 New Zealand

In a recent interview, Head Judge for the awards, Eugene Van Vuuren, Former Technical Advisor for the FIFA 2010 South Africa World Cup offered this piece of advice for companies looking to nominate their stadium projects for one of the awards, 'The winning submission will not necessarily be about the largest stadium and linked to a mega event but could be about a challenging site and stadium development on a smaller scale. It will be of value to know why it is special and maybe unique for the circumstances.'

To nominate a professional or project, find out more about nomination criteria or to join the World Stadium Congress - Hosted in Qatar, please visit www.worldstadiumcongress.com or alternatively contact: Eleanor Head, Marketing Manager, IQPC Middle East, email [email protected] or call; +971 444 64251.