CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Gold 100 Grand Awards and Women to Watch program. The deadline to submit nominations is Aug. 11, with the Grand Award finalists and Women to Watch being announced on Aug. 25.
Grand Awards
The Gold 100 Grand Awards recognize the shows that are at the forefront in a variety of coveted categories.
Shows do not need to be part of the TSE Gold 100 rankings to submit for the Grand Awards program.
This year’s categories are:
- Most Extreme Results from Social Media in 2024
- Stickiest Show Floor in 2024
- Show with the Most Commendable Green Initiatives
- Best Use of Technology and Data in 2024
- Slam Dunk Award: Best New Idea of 2024
- The Marketing Genius Award
- Best Strategic Partnership Award
- Best Attendee Acquistion Model
- Best Exhibitor ROI of 2024
- Best New Launch of 2024
- Staying Connected Award
- Against All Odds Award
- Good Impact Award
- Greatest Trade Show of 2024
Learn more about the categories and criteria, and nominate a show here.
Women to Watch
TSE’s Women to Watch program, which is sponsored by Connections Housing, recognizes the next generation of women leaders in the trade show and events industry. Created in 2018, the program is meant to identify and encourage the rising stars making a difference for their shows, teams, organizations and the industry.
Honorees are selected by a panel of TSE editors based on various criteria, including recent professional achievements, demonstrable leadership qualities, and a proven track record of excellence in show management.
Nominees should be considered early in their careers, to shine a spotlight on their potential and what is to come as they continue to grow into leadership roles. Nominations for standout mid-level managers are encouraged.
“Connections Housing is passionate about recognizing and empowering the rising stars in our industry, and that’s why we support TSE’s Women to Watch program,” said Nancy Hallberg, Co-Owner of Connections Housing. “We’re looking forward to honoring the 2025 Women to Watch at the Gold 100 Awards & Summit this fall and can’t wait to celebrate all their hard work and accomplishments.”
Do you know an exceptional leader who would make a great Woman to Watch? Nominate her today.
Join Us at the Gold 100 Awards & Summit
Finalists for the Gold 100 Grand Awards and the Women to Watch will be invited to TSE’s 2025 Gold 100 Awards & Summit — an exclusive annual event where the industry’s top leaders gather for information sharing, networking and celebration.
This year’s event will take place at the indulgent Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage in Palm Springs, Calif., Oct. 14-17.
Have questions about the awards programs? Contact gold100@tradeshowexecutive.com
