After lengthy deliberation, Exhibition News is pleased to announce the company finalists for our 2012 Awards.

This year, we present 10 company-based awards covering organisers, venues and suppliers including our new category, Best International Launch. Competition across all of these categories was incredibly fierce and reflected the diversity and significant achievements across our industry. Those listed here as finalists should be proud of being shortlisted, as there are many who have not reached this stage.

Given the high calibre of our many Best Trade Show entries, we have also made the decision to list nine finalists for this award. There are up to six finalists for all remaining categories.

We will announce the finalists in our 10 people awards on Friday 10 February, so stay tuned for those details. The Exhibition News team would also like to send a special thanks to all those who entered for their efforts and for taking the time to compile such comprehensive, thoughtful nominations.

The Exhibition News Awards 2012 will be held at Olympia’s new-look West Hall on Thursday 29 March. Ensure your place at this must-attend industry event by booking your table or tickets now using our online booking system, or by phoning our events team on: 0208 971 8265.

Best Launch Show

Edible Garden Show – Channell Events

Home – Clarion Events

Commissioning – CloserStill Media

Ideal Home Show at Christmas – Media 10

The Renewables Roadshow –Renewables Roadshow Limited

The London Bike Show – VOS Media

Best International Launch

Aidex – Centaur Exhibitions

Grand Designs Live Australia – Media 10 and Diversified Exhibitions Australia

IMEX America – Regent Exhibitions

IFSEC Arabia and OSH Expo Arabia – UBM Plc

IFSEC West Africa – UBM Montgomery

Occupational Safety and Health Expo Africa – UBM Montgomery

Best Consumer Show

Taste of Christmas – Brand Events

Taste of London – Brand Events

National Home Improvement Show – Centaur Exhibitions

Ideal Home Show – Media 10

50+ Show – Pro Publications

BBC Good Food Show Summer and BBC Gardeners’ World – BBC Haymarket

Best Trade Show

Marketing Week Live – Centaur Exhibitions

DSEi – Clarion Events

London Vet Show – CloserStill Media

The Pharmacy Show – CloserStill Media

Lunch! – Diversified Business Communications

The Energy Event – Emap Connect

IFE – Fresh Montgomery

World Travel Market – Reed Exhibitions

International Firex – UBM

Best Venue

Business Design Centre

Earls Court

Excel London

Olympia

Ricoh Arena

The NEC

Best International Venue

ADNEC – UAE

Amsterdam RAI – The Netherlands

Cape Town International Convention Centre – South Africa

EuroExpo Lyon – France

Riocentro – Brazil

Singapore Expo – Singapore

Best Supplier to Exhibitors

Access Displays

CEVA

DB Systems

Melville Exhibition and Event Services

Smart AV

Total Displays

Best Supplier to Organisers

Agility Fairs

Aztec Event Services

CEVA

Melville Exhibition and Event Services

Solutions 2

Thorns Group

Sustainability Award

Earls Court and Olympia

Excel London

Melville Exhibition and Event Services

Smart AV

The NEC

UBM Live

Best Employer

Aztec Event Services

Business Design Centre

Excel London

Media 10

Melville Exhibition and Event Services

The NEC

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