IATSE
IATSE Local 835 presented its distinguished
“You’re Awesome” award to OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. This award recognizes the strong
partnership between the IATSE and the Orange County Convention Center – representing both organizations’
commitment to positively impacting the community.
Orlando Magazine
Orlando Magazine recognized OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester as one of
Orlando’s 50 Most Powerful People in the Tourism and Transportation industry in 2024. This award
highlights the recipient’s legacy of work, excellence, vision and service to Orlando’s community and
culture.
The Trade Group's Top Convention Centers in Florida 2024
The Trade
Group
named the Orange County Convention Center the number one Convention Center in Florida in
2024.
Graphic Design USA
Graphic Design
USA
awarded the OCCC’s Marketing and Communications team with the American In-House Design Award
for its “Celebrating 40 Years of Transformational Experiences” campaign.
PRSA Sunshine District Radiance Awards
The Public Relations Society of America’s Florida Sunshine District Radiance Awards
awarded the OCCC’s Marketing and Communications team with two awards for their integrated public
relations campaigns on the Center’s TDT Task Force Presentation and its More than a Building video.
National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties recognized the OCCC’s Security, Parking and
Transportation Division for their collaborative and innovative planning and successful operations during
MEGACON Orlando 2024.
Meetings Today
The OCCC won one of Meetings Today’s 2024 “Best Of” awards as planners came together to vote on the
top properties used for meetings. This award recognized the standout convention centers and destinations
that have exceeded expectations to host meetings.
ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award
ConventionSouth honored the OCCC with a 2024
Readers’ Choice award
for the 13th straight year, signifying its status as a premier
southern meeting venue.