Exhibition News announces 2012 Award winners
The sixth annual Exhibition News Awards were held on 29 March at the new-look Olympia West Hall to industry-wide acclaim.There were 850 of the exhibition community's finest in attendance, 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.
For the first time in the history of the awards, we presented the Exhibition News Pioneer Award to recognise one individual's outstanding commitment to growing the exhibition industry. This year's recipient, Roger Shashoua, was honoured for his incredible achievements in expanding the exhibition industry - from his establishment of ITE Group to his current efforts to help organisers protect and sell their brands internationally.
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 and 10 company awards.
The winners are listed below. Exhibition News would like to once again thank our panel of judges for helping select this year's winners and we extend a hearty congratulations to those that secured a trophy this year.
Company CategoriesBest EmployerBusiness 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 CategoriesBest Client Support ProviderAnnika 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 |
