Trade Show Executive Announces Gold 100 Grand Awards Finalists and 2024 Women to Watch

MADDY RYLEY, MANAGING EDITOR

July 29, 2024

CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) is excited to announce the finalists for this year’s Gold 100 Grand Awards and the 2024 Women to Watch.

All finalists are invited to attend TSE’s Gold 100 Awards & Summit, taking place Sept. 17-19 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barara, Calif. Finalists qualify for one waived registration to the annual event.

The Gold 100 Grand Awards recognize the best of the best, representing the shows that are at the forefront in a variety of categories including social media, marketing strategies, technology and data, sustainability, DEI and more.

The winners of the Grand Awards will be announced on stage at the Gold 100 Awards Gala, on Sept. 18, and the Women to Watch will also share in the spotlight with recognition during the gala.

And the 2024 TSE Gold 100 Grand Award Finalists Are:

MOST EXTREME RESULTS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA IN 2023

CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Equip Exposition
MJBizCon
The National Hardware Show

STICKIEST SHOW FLOOR IN 2023

IAAPA Expo (The Global Association for the Attractions Industry)
ISC West (International Security Conference West)
JCK
North American International Toy Fair

SHOW WITH THE MOST COMMENDABLE GREEN INITIATIVES IN 2023

DISTRIBUTECH International
The Hospitality Show
The PPAI Expo (Promotional Products Association International)
PRINTING United Expo

BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND DATA IN 2023

Digital Signage Experience
Equip Exposition
FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference)
ITC Vegas (InsureTech Connect)

SLAM DUNK AWARD: BEST NEW IDEA OF 2023

CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Live Design International (LDI)
The PPAI Expo (Promotional Products Association International)
RE+

THE MARKETING GENIUS AWARD

CES®
Experiential Marketing Summit
G2E – Global Gaming Expo
The PPAI Expo (Promotional Products Association International)

BEST STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

APTA’s TRANSform Conference & EXPO (American Public Transportation Association)
CES®
National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
RE+

BEST ATTENDEE ACQUISITION MODEL

CommerceNext
FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference)
The Utility Expo
VMX: Veterinary Meeting & Expo

BEST EXHIBITOR ROI OF 2023

CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Equip Exposition
Luxury
ProMat®

BEST NEW LAUNCH IN 2023

The Hospitality Show
S. Broadband Summit
RE+
The PPAI Expo (Promotional Products Association International)

STAYING CONNECTED AWARD

h+h americas
Lightovation
Manifest
National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

DEI LEADERSHIP AWARD

APTA’s TRANSform Conference & EXPO (American Public Transportation Association)
G2E – Global Gaming Expo
JCK
MJBizCon

DO-GOODER AWARD

AAHOA Convention & Trade Show (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)
IAAPA Expo (The Global Association for the Attractions Industry)
JCK
Live Design International (LDI)

The TSE Women to Watch program recognizes the next generation of leaders in the trade show industry. The selected recipients demonstrated excellence in problem-solving, financial/budgetary acumen, integrity, creativity and trade show management among other qualities.

“Recognizing and encouraging the next generation of leaders in the trade show industry is vital for our continued growth and innovation. These honorees exemplify the qualities that drive our industry forward: creativity, leadership, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. As a women-owned business, it is a true honor to support a program that highlights such remarkable women and their achievements,” said Nancy Hallberg, Co-Owner of Connections Housing. Connections Housing is the sponsor of the Women to Watch program.