London’s Business Design Centre has won the Best Employer Award and IMEX America picked up Best Launch Show at the sixth annual Exhibition News Awards, which were held last night (29 March) at the new-look Olympia West Hall.
The NEC’s Michelle Adderley won Best Venue Event Manager and Best Venue Marketer was awarded to Excel London’s Gemma Parkhouse.
There were 850 of the exhibition community’s finest in attendance at CN’s sister publication’s annual awards ceremony, highlighting the strong position the Exhibition News Awards now holds in the industry calendar. The night kicked off with a
networking drinks reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course dinner and entertainment.
After
dinner, master of ceremonies and multi-talented comedian Stewart
Francis kicked off the highly-anticipated awards presentation. Winners
were announced in 20 award categories including 10 people awards.
Company Categories
Best Employer
Business Design Centre
Special commendation: Melville Exhibition and Event Services
The Sustainability Award
Melville Exhibition and Event Services
Best Supplier to Exhibitors
CEVA Showfreight
Best Supplier to Organisers
Melville Exhibition and Event Services
Best International Venue
Amsterdam RAI
Best Venue
Earls Court
Best International Launch
IMEX America, Regent Exhibitions
Special commendation: AidEx, Centaur Media
Best Launch Show
Renewables Roadshow, Renewables Roadshow Limited
Best Consumer Show
Taste of London, Brand Events
Special commendation: Ideal Home Show, Media 10
Best Trade Show
DSEi, Clarion Events
Special commendation: The Pharmacy Show, CloserStill Media
People Categories
Best Client Support Provider
Annika Fila, Overseas Trade Show Agencies
Best Designer
Luke Sherrington, ASP Design
Special commendation: Matthew Bentley, Bray Leino
Best Venue Marketer
Gemma Parkhouse, Excel London
Best Venue Event Manager
Michelle Adderley, The NEC
Special commendation: Amelia Tyson, Sandown Park
Rising Star
Daniel Harding, CloserStill Media
Best Salesperson
Stephen Blackie, Media 10
Best Consumer Show Marketing Manager
Stephanie Chan, Media 10
Best Trade Show Marketing Manager
Lucy Pitt, CloserStill Media
Best Operations Manager
Claire Farrugia, Tarsus Group
Special commendations: Julia Danmeri, CloserStill Media; Simon Flanagan, Brand Events
Best Event Director
Paul MacDonald, Centaur Exhibitions
Exhibition News Pioneer Award
Roger Shashoua
