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Duluth, GA., 10/24/13 — Yesterday, Gwinnett Center was named one of the ConventionSouth’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Award recipients. This award was voted on by readers and fans of ConventionSouth, and recognizes outstanding efforts in convention centers in the United States.

Gwinnett Convention Center has been a staple facility in Gwinnett County since 1993.

"Gwinnett Center strives to maintain a quality facility that is sought after by our clients and admired by our customers,” said assistant general manager JoAnne Craig.  “Customer service is our main focus, and our staff does a wonderful job serving our customer’s needs.”

Gwinnett Center is a multi-purpose facility that houses The Arena at Gwinnett Center, Gwinnett Convention Center, Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, and The Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts.

For more information about events on the Gwinnett Center campus, please visit www.gwinnettcenter.com/events.

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About Gwinnett Center:

Just minutes outside of Atlanta, Gwinnett Center’s 80-acre lakefront campus can accommodate a variety of events from concerts, performances, meetings, trade shows, conventions, banquets, and celebrations.  The multipurpose campus includes an amazing 13,000 seat arena, a 702-seat Performing Arts Center, 23 versatile meeting rooms, a 50,000 square foot exhibit hall, and a 21,600 square foot grand ballroom.  Gwinnett Center is beautifully landscaped and architecturally stunning facility with an award-winning outdoor private garden, soaring atriums and modern angles which provide a beautiful backdrop for any event. The campus, operated by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, distinguishes itself by hosting a diverse range of events, including the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships, Lady Gaga, Catalyst Convention, George Strait, Beyoncé, Enrique Iglesias, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Menopause the Musical, American Idol Live!, Dave Matthews Band, Vicente Fernandez, Carrie Underwood, Eric Clapton, FLW Forrest Wood Cup, Michael Bublé, MUSE, and many more. For a full list of events, please visit www.gwinnettcenter.com for more event information.

Press Contact:
Jaclyn Miller
Phone: 770-813-7552

jmiller@gwinnettcenter.com