Los Angeles Celebration, in honor of the U.S and Australia, brought together the best in sports, music and film from both countries for the 8th Annual G’DAY USA Gala held on January 22, 2011. Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi were there as well as Olivia Newton-John and so many others celebrities.
Left to Right: Andre Agassi; Steffi Graf; Wally Mariani, Qantas Sr. VP – The Americas; Rod Laver, G’Day USA 2011 Honoree for Excellence in Sports
G’DAY USA Awards
This year, awards were given to tennis great Rod Laver in the sports category, ‘Bright Star’ actress Abbie Cornish for film and former BeeGee Barry Gibb for the music category. The gala event was held at the Palladium in Hollywood.
Left to Right: Alan Joyce, CEO Qantas Airways; John Travolta; Kelly Preston; Wally Mariani, Qantas Airways Sr. VP – The Americas
Other celebrities in attendance of the G’Day USA Gala were as follows: John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Ryan Kwanten, Simon Baker, Barry Gibb, and Jon Voight as well as Qantas executives.
Left to Right: Chris de Cure, Australian Consul-General; John Easterling; Olivia Newton-John; Abbie Cornish, G’Day USA 2011 Honoree for Excellence in Film; Wally Mariani, Qantas Sr. VP – The Americas; Grame Barty, Regional Director, Australian Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade
About G’DAY USA Australia Week 2011
G’DAY USA Australia Week 2011 is a joint initiative between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tourism Australia, Austrade, and Qantas Airways. In 2011, the 14-day program will touch down in 11 cities with more than 40 events across the U.S. designed to deliver an exciting and increasingly diverse showcase of Australian capabilities and achievement including new comprehensive programs in Boston and Houston.
Left to Right: Grame Barty, Regional Director, Australian Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Chris de Cure, Australian Consul-General; Barry Gibb, G’Day USA 2011 Honoree for Excellence in Music; Wally Mariani, Qantas Sr. VP – The Americas; Daryl Hudson, Regional General Manager, the Americas – Tourism Australia.
For a full schedule and additional details about G’DAY USA Australia Week 2011, visit www.australia-week.com. For more information about Australia and its activities during G’DAY USA, visit www.australia.com; visit www.qantas.com for Qantas special offers and information.
