TSNN Opens Nominations for Its 2024 AwardsTSNN Opens Nominations for Its 2024 Awards

Danica Tormohlen

October 4, 2024

3 Min Read
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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.

 

MUAHS-Stage-with-audience_Raihni-Duncan-9924f2da26.jpegWinners of the 2024 TSNN awards will be announced on Monday, Dec. 16, at The Novo (pictured) in Los Angeles. Photo: The Novo

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 for events held from Nov. 1, 2023-Oct. 31, 2024. Join us in celebrating excellence and innovation in exhibitions by submitting your outstanding work to TSNN Awards here.

Previous Award Winners

2023_award_winners_on_stage_main_image.jpgThe 2023 TSNN Award winners celebrated on main stage in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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)

lounge-edit-5-13d773bab7_(1).pngSponsors will have limited opportunities to celebrate the award winners in VIP lounges at The Novo. Photo: The Novo

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About the Author

Danica Tormohlen

Danica Tormohlen, who has reported on the trade show industry since 1994, currently oversees content for TSNN as the VP of Group Content for Meetings|Travel|Sports at Informa Connect. Previously, she served as content director, publisher and editor-in-chief for the Society of Independent Show Organizers, editor at large at Trade Show Executive, and editor-In-chief and publisher of EXPO magazine. She also serves as president of the Women in Exhibitions Network North America. Connect with Danica on LinkedIn or Twitter.