
Award-winning WA event organiser recognised for social impact at National awards
Perth’s longest running Careers Expo has received national recognition at the Australian Business Event Association (ABEA) awards in Sydney on 10 December 2024. The expo was named a finalist for Best Sustainability Initiative – Social and Cultural Award for its partnership with zero2hero that promotes youth mental health and suicide prevention.
Keen2Connect CEO and event organiser Nigel Keen also received the Industry Award from Tourism Australia for his personal contributions to the Business events industry. “It’s an honour to receive recognition at a national level among industry peers and for our work with zero2hero,” said Mr Keen.

Careers Expo featured in Business News!
Careers Expo has been spotlighted in Business News, highlighting our growth and innovation. With over 100 local and national organisations participating—including major universities and industry leaders—the Expo promises unique opportunities to connect with education, training, and employment sectors. Nigel Keen, our CEO and event organiser, is excited about launching our event app and other new features, designed to enhance the visitor experience. Admission is free. Come explore your future career path with us!