The two winners will be determined on social media and industry voting!
So, get out there and vote for your top choice today! (Voting closes June 16.)
Waste Expo – Why a finalist? Because they "wowed" in multiple ways and didn’t waste any time jumping in on their 1960's theme. They got groovy and celebrated 50 years (rockin’ it since 1968) carrying their fun theme pervasively throughout their event. They even kicked exhibiting prices back to a different era (cool man!) They tapped into trade show nostalgia with a vintage campaign (a year in advance) to create buzz and get everyone excited about their 50th! Their concentration on honoring family businesses impressed, while their overall fun factor and ability to increase their numbers across the board astounded! Read More
Vote for Waste Expo HERE
Offshore Technology Conference – Why a finalist? Because of MANY slick reasons; 50 years of drilling down and keeping a positive attitude (and celebrating in an industry that has been beaten up a few times) wow, what a team! We loved how they highlighted companies that have been there for 50 years in a row. We salute Freeman for being there from the beginning (making it a signature event for them). We were mesmerized by the local graffiti artist, @GONZO247 who actively painted an 8x8x8x8 cube (talk about thinking inside AND outside the box! Whoa!) They thought of everything; even a commemorative coin marking the 50-year celebration. Their engaging social media efforts highlighting trade show history (#OTC50) was inspiring! Read More
Vote for Offshore Technology Conference HERE
Vision Expo – Why a finalist? Because of their incredible insight and savvy reaction to see changes in their industry (and ability to adapt and overcome (they really know their customers!) Their strategy of tapping effectively into a partnership to serve their exhibitors and attendees while keeping it very fresh and styling impressed. We were in awe over the access to education they provided and the level of collaboration they demonstrated. Their increased show numbers left us admiring the vision they had for their event! – Read More
Vote for Vision Expo HERE
JLC Live New England – Why a finalist? Because of their strong ability to overcome 4 nor'easters (and keep going strong – they blew us away!) We respect the way they incorporated a focus on woman in their male dominated industry. They “wowed” us by folding in 800 high school students into their event (nice way to stay in touch with the local area and grow future event peeps!) They also impressed us with an incredible amount of hands on demos. Talk about relating to your audience in an engaging way; they really know how to “build” a show! - Read More