TSNN Reveals 2024 Awards Finalists

November 22, 2024
Lisa Savas and Danica Tormohlen

Trade Show News Network (TSNN) announces the short list of finalists for its 14th annual TSNN Awards, recognizing trade show excellence and innovation across 12 categories. The winners will be revealed in person at a dual industry awards program on Monday, Dec. 16, at The Novo during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition® in Los Angeles. 

“This year’s finalists reflect the creativity, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership that define our industry,” said TSNN’s VP of Group Content Danica Tormohlen. “We’re especially excited to join forces with IAEE to present an unforgettable awards celebration in Los Angeles, honoring these outstanding achievements on a stage as dynamic as the honorees themselves.” 

The 2024 TSNN Awards finalists include: 

Industry Icon 

Gregg Vautrin, RX 

Chris Brown, Level Up Event Strategies and The Clarion Events Collaborative 

Karalynn Sprouse, Emerald 

Kimberly Carcone, Toy Association 

Jonathan Weiner, HLTH 

 

B2B Outstanding Show Pro 

Jesse James, Shoppe Object, ANDMORE  

Jackie Williams, RX 

Joy Sobhani, Bar & Restaurant Show, Questex 

Nicole Hoffman, Stimulate 

Rich Russo, IRE, Informa 

 

B2C Outstanding Show Pro  

Jessica Kircher, Emerald 

Chris D’Lando, ReedPop

Joe Avino, Leftfield/Clarion 

Laurette Veres, Bridal Extravaganza Show 

Staci Gillingham, Newport international Boat Show 

 

B2C Show of the Year 

Overland Expo, Emerald 

FanaticsFest NYC, Fanatics Events 

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Informa 

Bridal Extravaganza Show 

New York Comic Con, RX 

 

B2B Show of the Year 

DevLearn Conference & Expo, CloserStill Media 

MODEX, MHI 

GSX, ASIS International 

National Restaurant Show, Informa 

VMX, NAVC 

 

Best Community 

The Utility Show, AEM 

VMX, NAVC 

World of Concrete, Informa 

PAX, RX 

Cocina Sabroso Food & Beverage Trade Show, Emerald 

 

Best Design 

ISSA, Informa  

Bar & Restaurant Expo/Questex 

G2E, RX 

SuperZoo, World Pet Association 

The Utility Expo, AEM 

 

Best Engagement 

Distributech International, Clarion 

Coverings, Taffy Event Strategies 

IME West, Informa 

INTERPHEX, RX 

Dallas Market Center 

 

Best Exhibitor Program 

GSX, ASIS 

Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, Clarion 

Lightovation at Dallas Market Center 

Vision Expo, RX 

Labelexpo, Informa 

 

Best Marketing 

MJBizCon, Emerald 

New York Comic Con, RX 

NPE, Plastics Association 

SupplySide West, Informa 

VMX, NAVC 

 

Best Use of Tech 

Digital Signage Expo, Questex 

Nest Climate Summit, MetroMultimedia 

InsureTech, Snoball  

NBAA, MCI 

Licensing Expo, Informa  

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Clarion Events: Active Allyship DEIB Program 

RiskWorld, RIMS  

VMX, NAVC 

Shoppe Object, ANDMORE 

MJBizCon, Emerald 

 

Giving Back 

Live Design International, Questex 

Coverings, Taffy  

Vision Expo, RX 

ANDMORE 

International Roofing Expo, Informa  

 

Sustainability 

DISTRIBUTECH International, Clarion 

Surf Expo, Emerald 

Waste Expo, Informa  

NPE, Plastics Industry Association 

BCB Brooklyn, RX 

 

What's next

Those interested in attending the TSNN Awards Celebration must register for the IAEE Annual Meeting and Expo! Expo!. Register here. 

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