The 2026 ECF Trade Show and Gala Dinner brought together suppliers, industry partners and 200+ staff from across the Asia Pacific region for a full day of product discovery, networking and celebration.
Held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Trade Show offered an opportunity to explore new products, connect directly with suppliers, and take a closer look at the latest products & innovations across the hospitality industry. From the latest equipment and tabletop ranges to food tasting and supplier-led conversations, the event created a valuable space for teams to experience products firsthand.
The Trade Show was more than a product showcase. It was an opportunity to check, compare, and better understand new ranges while speaking directly with the people behind them. These conversations helped strengthen product knowledge and gave teams valuable insights to take back into their branches, showrooms, and customer interactions.
The event continued into the evening with the Gala Dinner & Awards Night, where suppliers, partners and Reward Hospitality, Southern Hospitality & Mariljohn staff came together to celebrate. The evening provided a chance to recognise the hard work, commitment, and support of both our suppliers and internal teams.
Reward Hospitality extends a special thank-you to its Platinum Partners for their outstanding contributions. Their involvement, along with the support of all participating suppliers, helped make the Trade Show and Gala Dinner a huge success.
The Gala Dinner also provided an opportunity to recognise this year’s award winners, celebrating excellence in supplier partnerships, digital support, service, sustainability, sales and team achievement.
Supplier Award Winners
⭐ Best Trade Show Stand: Trenton
⭐ Digital Partnership Award: Weatherdon
⭐ Best Sales Support: GFL Cosmetics
⭐ Best Service Level: SKOPE
⭐ Best New Supplier: ACCO Brands
⭐ Sustainability Award: Detpak
⭐ Supplier of the Year: Moffat
Staff Award Winners
⭐ Gold Star Ambassador (AU): Daniel Adgemis
⭐ Gold Star Ambassador (NZ): Stevie Black
⭐ Digital Warrior (AU): Melissa Pratt
⭐ Digital Warrior (NZ): Gareth Callister
⭐ CEO’s Choice Award: Megan Rabbidge
⭐ Outstanding Achievement: Mariljohn by Reward
⭐ Branch of the Year (AU): Melbourne
⭐ Region of the Year (NZ): Otago / Southland
⭐ Salesperson of the Year (AU): Julie Reed
⭐ Salesperson of the Year (NZ): Matt Macaskill
From the Trade Show to the Gala Dinner, the event highlighted the strength of Reward Hospitality’s supplier relationships and the shared commitment to supporting businesses across the hospitality sector. It was a fantastic celebration of innovation, collaboration, and partnership.