TSNN Opens Nominations for Its 2024 Awards
October 4, 2024
Trade Show News Network (TSNN) opened nominations for its 14th annual TSNN Awards, recognizing trade show excellence and innovation across 12 categories. For the first time, TSNN and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) are uniting to co-locate and present dual industry awards programs on Monday, Dec. 16, at The Novo during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition® in Los Angeles. The joint awards celebration will honor and celebrate the industry's finest on a stage that's hosted music legends.
“This collaboration showcases the best of what TSNN and IAEE have to offer—innovation, influence, and an unwavering commitment to driving the industry forward,” said TSNN VP of Group Content Danica Tormohlen. “We can’t wait to debut a reimagined, star-studded awards program together with IAEE at one of the hottest venues in the world in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Imagine a red carpet full of the industry’s leaders and rising stars, all gathering to celebrate excellence in the heart of L.A.'s entertainment district.”
Related: IAEE and TSNN Forge Multi-Year Partnership
The TSNN Awards stand as a hallmark of excellence within the trade show industry, recognizing and celebrating the most innovative and impactful exhibition experiences in the U.S. These awards serve as a platform to honor creativity, expertise, and ingenuity, setting a standard for excellence while showcasing the diverse talents and achievements of trade show professionals.
Nominations officially opened Friday, Oct. 4, and will close on Friday, Nov. 1. Finalists will be announced on Friday, Nov. 15. Winners will be announced at the award celebration on Monday, Dec. 16. Nominations are open to all U.S. trade and consumer show professionals and organizations. Join us in celebrating excellence and innovation in exhibitions by submitting your outstanding work to TSNN Awards here.
Previous Award Winners
In 2023, the TSNN Awards winners included:
- Robert Maricich — Industry Icon Award
- Beth Cowperthwaite –– Industry Support Award
- Don Pietranczyk –– DEI Leadership Award
- Questex – Sustainability Award
2023 Innovation Awards Winners
- Best Engagement (Think Fun!) — International Beauty Show Questex
- Best Exhibitor Program — National Restaurant Association Show Informa
- Best Use of Data — FDIC International Clarion Events
- Best Use of Technology — Premiere Orlando Informa Markets
- Created (Maintained) Community — Abilities Expo 5Net4 Productions
- Created (Maintained) Culture — Coverings 2023 Taffy Event Strategies
- Giving Back (Charitable) — 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
- Most Creative Way Revenue Was Generated — Retail's Big Show, produced 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 Consumer Shows — The Boston Run Show, produced by Raccoon Media Group and Anime NYC, produced by LeftField Media
2023 Outstanding Show Pros
- 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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