Shortlist
We are delighted to showcase the shortlist for the Exhibition News Awards 2021.
Your shortlisted entry will remain in place for the February awards, there is no need to take further action. You can still book tickets with confidence and if you know of someone who has been made redundant, then they can buddy with your pass and get a 50% discount for their booking, as part of Mash Media’s COVID-19 relief support pledge. They can contact Duncan Siegle to claim the discount.
As instructed during the entry process, all shortlisted companies are required to purchase a minimum of one ticket for the event. If you are unable to attend the event, an invoice for one ticket at full price will be raised.
Best Newcomer
Sponsored by:
Grace Gray, Clarion Events
Ipek Diren, Clarion Events
Lucie Baldock, Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre
Rebecca McIntosh, beMatrix UK
Steve Blunsten, Boiler Room Exhbitions
Best Operations Team
Broden Media
CloserStill Media
dmg events (UK) Ltd
DRPG
EventShaper
IMEX Group
Maelstrom Event Solutions
Reed Exhibitions
Best Organiser Salesperson
Sponsored by:
Caroline Ballu, CloserStill Media
Charlotte Humphreys, Forum Events & Media Group
Jillyanne Glen, QD Events
Best Event Director
Sponsored by:
Abigail Jackson-Houlston, Oliver Kinross
Christie Day, Hub Exhibitions Ltd
Laura Shapiro, CloserStill Media
Minesh Vohra, Cornucopia Events
Roziani Zulkifli, Reed Exhibitions
Tom Burns, Vlogger Events Limited
Tristan Norman, Nineteen Group
Event Tech of the Year
LiveBuzz
ASP - Composer
Circdata Fusion
Cvent Event Management Software
Explori
InLoop powering Media 10 - Construction Buzz and Optical Insider
Tag Digital - Event PPC
Visit by GES - GES Event Intelligence
Your Stand Builder
Best Supplier to Exhibitors
Sponsored by:
Europa Showfreight
Exhibition Freighting Global Show Management
Expo Stars Interactive
Freeman
GES
Meshh
The Exhibition Guy
Thorns Group
Your Stand Builder
Best Supplier to Organisers
Sponsored by:
LiveBuzz
CEVA Showfreight
Creative Hire
Explori
Freeman
GES
Jonas Event Technology
PSP
Thorns Group
Best International Venue
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center
RAI Amsterdam
Shanghai New International Expo Center
Best Venue Under 8,000sqm
Sponsored by:
Business Design Centre
Cheltenham Racecourse
Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Marshall Arena at Stadium MK
Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Best Venue Over 8,000sqm
Best Company Culture
Sponsored By:
Business Design Centre
CloserStill Media
Diversified Communications
DRPG
Easyfairs
ExCeL London
Olympia London
Scottish Event Campus
Best Consumer Show Marketing Campaign
Sponsored by:
Country Living Christmas Fair, Immediate Live
Grand Designs Live London and Birmingham 2019, Media 10
Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Future Plc
London Dessert Festival, London Dessert Festival
MCM Comic Con, Reed Pop
Social in City, April Fools Launch Campaign, Malo Events
The Cake & Bake Show, Media 10
The IRN-BRU Carnival, QD Events
Best Trade Show Marketing Campaign
Sponsored by:
100% Optical, Media 10
ADF&PCD, Easyfairs
Big Data LDN, 3rd Street Group
DSEI, Clarion Events
Fusion Media on behalf of IOG SALTEX
in-cosmetics Global, Reed Exhibitions
INDEX Dubai, dmg events
Labelexpo Europe 2019, Tarsus Group
UC EXPO 2019, Clarion Events
Best Commercial/Association Partnership
CCR and British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Easyfairs
Housing Finance Exhibition and National Housing Federation, Foremarke Exhibitions
Saltex and Fusion Media, Institute of Groundsmanship and Events for You
100% Optical and The Association Of Optometrists, Media 10
Best Feature Area
Design Encounter at Decorex International
The Chef's Table by Emirates Culinary Guild at The Hotel Show Dubai
The Formulation Lab by Freeman at in-cosmetics Global
The Immersive Cyber Demonstrator by CrisisCast at International Security Expo 2019
The Operating Theatre of the Future at New Scientist Live
The Outdoor Area by DSEI Operations Team & Paul Robinson
The Retail Lab by GES at Glee
The Sustainable Lab by Green Light Laboratories at Lab Innovations
The Wellbeing Zone at UK Construction Week
Best Brand Expansion
Sponsored by:
Anaesthesia & Critical Care, CloserStill Media
Cake International On Tour, ICHF Events
DSEI Japan 2019, Clarion Events
London Concours 2019, Thorough Events Ltd
South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Future Publishing
Stockholm 2019, Clarion Events
The Safety and Security Event Series, Nineteen Group
Show Rising Star
Sponsored by:
Accountex Summit North, Diversified Communications UK
CHEMUK 2020, UK Industry Events
Dairy-Tech, RABDF
HETT 2019, GovNet
MotorsportDays LIVE, BWR Media Ltd
The Security Event, Nineteen Group
White Label World Expo, Prysm Media Group
Women in Business Expo, Hub Exhibitions Ltd
Best Consumer Show
Sponsored by:
Concours of Elegance 2019, Thorough Events Ltd
Ideal Home Show Christmas, Media 10
New Scientist Live, New Scientist
Sewing for Pleasure, ICHF Events
Summer in the City 2019, Malo Events
The Country Living Christmas Fair - Glasgow, Immediate Live
The IRN-BRU Carnival, QD Events
Women in Business Expo, Hub Exhibitions Ltd
Best International Trade Show
Sponsored by:
PharmagoraPlus, CloserStill Media
BIDEC 2019, Clarion Events
IBTM World 2019, Reed Travel Exhibitions
Labelexpo Europe 2019, Tarsus Group
Paris Tech Shows 2019, CloserStill Media
Gastech 2019, dmg events
ADF&PCD Paris 2019, Easyfairs
ADIPEC, dmg events
MetalMadrid 2019, Easyfairs
Best Trade Show Under 2000m
Sponsored by:
The Annual Hotel Conference, Questex
Big Data LDN 2019, 3rd Street Group
COMPLETELY RETAIL MARKETPLACE UK, Completely Events
The Media Production Show, Media Business Insight
Boiler Room Exhibitions, Boiler Room Exhibitions
100% Optical, Media 10
FinTech Connect, IQPC
Accountex Summit North, Diversified Communications UK
Best Trade Show Over 2000m
Sponsored by:
Accountex London, Diversified Communications UK
Automechanika Birmingham, Messe Frankfurt UK
DSEI, Clarion Events
International Security Expo, Nineteen Group
Learning Technologies, CloserStill Media
London Build, Oliver Kinross
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress, CloserStill Media
The Toy Fair, The British Toy & Hobby Association
UK Construction Week, Media 10
Best One Off or Series of Virtual Event
Kindly Sponsored By:
Accountex Virtual Summit – Diversified Communications
Farnborough International Airshow Connect – Farnborough International
Homebuilding & Renovating Summer Virtual Show – Future Plc
Hybrid Event Demonstrations – PRISM - by Collaborate Global
Planet IMEX – IMEX Group
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress (CPC 2020 Live!) Virtual event – CloserStill Media
The Digital Running Show – Raccoon Events
The Global Boardroom – Financial Times Live
The Virtual Rugby Show – 73 Media
World Retail Congress Connected – Showcase AVI for Ascential
Best Covid Lockdown Fundraising Initiative
This award will recognise the company or individual who has implemented the most impressive fundraising initiative during the Covid lockdown. Judges will be looking for key information on charity or charities supported, amount raised, number of participants, engagement with communities and charity feedback.
73 Media - The Virtual Rugby Show
Accountex - Diversified Communications
EVCOM
EventWell Pledge
NMA-New Model Army
Raccoon Events Ltd (and friends) – The Indoor Relay
Signify Technology
tfconnect and friends of Namuwongo
Best Event Supplier Safety Product Development
This award will recognise the supplier company that has developed the most impressive product or range of products that will help events run safely post lockdown. Judges will be looking at key, new product development that help organisers and exhibitors, venues, exhibitors and attendees enjoy safe events. Aspects to consider will be on site sanitisation, health checks, technology and signage and wayfinding that allow for contactless use.
Hire Space – Safer Events
Keystone Event Productions – GelStation
Koelnmesse GmbH - #B-SAFE4business
Potential Group – Nanospike
Twilight Trees – Living Spaces
Venu IQ – SafeWatch
Best Venue Event Safety Plan
This award will recognise the venue that has developed the most impressive plan for how to run safe events post lockdown. Judges will be looking at key, new initiatives that the venue has developed to help organisers and exhibitors enjoy safe events. Aspects to consider will be on site sanitisation, plans for social distancing with the show halls and theatres, signage and wayfinding, upgrades to onsite catering and general hygiene plans for the venue.