Trade Show News Network (TSNN) has opened nominations for its 14th Annual TSNN Awards, recognizing trade show excellence and innovation in 12 categories. For the first time, TSNN and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) are joining forces to co-locate and present dual industry awards programs on Monday, December 16 at Novo during the Expo! Exhibition! IAEE Annual Meeting and Exhibition® in Los Angeles. The joint awards ceremony will honor and celebrate the industry’s best on a stage that has hosted music legends.
“This collaboration showcases the best of what TSNN and IAEE have to offer: innovation, influence and an unwavering commitment to moving the industry forward,” said Danica Tormohlen, vice president of content for the TSNN group. “We look forward to launching a reimagined, star-studded awards program in collaboration with the IAEE in one of the world’s most sought-after locations in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.” Imagine a red carpet filled with industry leaders and rising stars, all coming together to celebrate excellence in the heart of Los Angeles’ entertainment district.
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The TSNN Awards are a mark of excellence within the trade show industry, recognizing and celebrating the most innovative and impactful exhibition experiences in the United States. These awards serve as a platform to honor creativity, expertise and ingenuity, setting a standard of excellence while showcasing the diverse talents and accomplishments of trade show professionals.
Applications officially opened on Friday 4 October and will close on Friday 1 November. Finalists will be announced on Friday, November 15. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Monday December 16. Applications are open to all American trade and consumer show professionals and organizations. Join us in celebrating excellence and innovation in exhibitions by submitting your exceptional work to the TSNN Awards here.
Previous winners
In 2023, TSNN Awards winners included:
- Robert Maricich — Industry Icon Award
- Beth Cowperthwaite –– Industry Support Award
- Don Pietranczyk –– DEI Leadership Award
- Questex – Sustainable Development Award
Winners of the 2023 Innovation Awards
- Best Engagement (Think Fun!) — Questex International Beauty Salon
- Top Exhibitor Program — National Restaurant Association Show Informa
- Better use of data — FDIC International Clarion Events
- Better Use of Technology — Premiere Orlando Informa Markets
- Community created (maintained) — Abilities Expo 5Net4 Productions
- Culture Created (Maintained) – Covering Taffy 2023 Event Strategies
- Giving Back (Charity) — Clarion Cares by Clarion Events Inc.
- Hybrid Virtual Experience — eMerge Americas eMerge Americas LLC
- Most Innovative Design — The Experiential Marketing Summit 2023, produced by Access Intelligence
- The most creative way to generate revenue: The Great Retail Show, produced by the National Retail Federation.
- Savvy Marketing Campaign — CONEXPO-CON/AGG, produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
- Team Building — IAAPA Expo 2022, produced by IAAPA
- Best Mainstream Shows — The Boston Run Show, produced by Raccoon Media Group and Anime NYC, produced by LeftField Media
Outstanding Show Pros 2023
- Eric Udler, producer, Super Pet Expo, All Show Services
- Tricia Barglof, executive director, Informa
- Amie Gilmore, Show Director, Informa Markets
- Joe Sorrentino, Senior Vice President, Live Events, North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)
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