Described as the pinnacle of global exhibition design. The 2021 edition is again a meaningful celebration, promoting the World’s best in exhibition design and experience.
New categories have been added to the 2021 awards to celebrate the wave of new innovations and creative digital event activations.
The qualification period has been extended from 1 October 2018 to 28th February 2021. (Please note winning stands from previous editions cannot re-enter the same category).
Category by Stand Size
Best Stand up to 24m²
Best Stand 25-48m²
Best Stand 49-100m²
Best Stand 101-200m²
Best Stand 201-500m²
Best Stand 501-1000m²
Best Stand 1000m² +
Best Stand Double Decker
New Innovations
Best digital innovation for a Client
Best product innovation for a client
Category by Live Event Market Type
Best Stand at an Automotive Event
Best Stand at an Agriculture Event
Best Stand at an Aviation Event
Best Stand at a Defence & Security Event
Best Stand at an Energy & Mining Event
Best Stand at a Fashion Event
Best Stand at a Finance Event
Best Stand at a Food & Drink Event
Best Stand at a Games Industry (e.g. Video games) Event
Best Stand at a Gaming Event (e.g. Casino industry)
Best Stand at a Healthcare Event
Best Stand at a Logistics Event
Best Stand at a Print Event
Best Stand at a Professional Services Event
Best Stand at a Property & Constriction Event
Best Stand at a Retail Industry Event
Best Stand at a Sports Industry Event
Best Stand at a Technology Event
Best Stand at a Transport Event
Best Stand at a Travel & Tourism Event
Category by Digital Event Market Type
Best Activation at a Digital Automotive Event
Best Activation at a Digital Agriculture Event
Best Activation at a Digital Aviation Event
Best Activation at a Digital Defence & Security Event
Best Activation at a Digital Energy & Mining Event
Best Activation at a Digital Fashion Event
Best Activation at a Digital Finance Event
Best Activation at a Digital Food & Drink Event
Best Activation at a Digital Games Industry (Video games) Event
Best Activation at a Digital Gaming Event (e.g. Casino industry)
Best Activation at a Digital Healthcare Event
Best Activation at a Digital Logistics Event
Best Activation at a Digital Print Event
Best Activation at a Digital Professional Services Event
Best Activation at a Digital Property & Construction Event
Best Activation at a Digital Retail Industry Event
Best Activation at a Digital Sports Industry Event
Best Activation at a Digital Technology Event
Best Activation at a Digital Transport Event
Best Activation at a Digital Travel & Tourism Event
Creative Categories – Live Event
Best Use of Technology
Best Storytelling
Best Modular Stand
Best Sustainable Stand
Best Reusable Stand
Best Pavilion
Creative Categories – Digital Event
Best Use of Technology at a Digital Event
Best Storytelling at a Digital Event
Work for Event Owners
Best Feature Area
Non-Exhibition Experience Live
Best Live Activation at a sporting event
Best Live Activation at a Transport Hub
Best Live Activation ‘on the move’ / Roadshow Environment