LOS ANGELES — Trade Show Executive (TSE) announced the 2026 Gold 100 Grand Award winners, recognizing excellence in a variety of categories for shows taking place in 2025.
The stars were out at this year’s TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit at the Terranea Resort in California, where this year’s prestigious winners were revealed Oscars-style in front of industry peers and leaders.
And the Winners Are…
The Largest Trade Show of 2025: CES®
The Largest Trade Show of 2025 Managed by an Independent Organizer: World of Concrete
The Largest Non-Annual Trade Show of 2025 by NSF: The Utility Expo
The Gold 100 Non-Annual Trade Show with the Most Exhibitors in 2025: PACK EXPO Las Vegas
The Gold 100 Non-Annual Trade Show with the Largest Attendance in 2025: ProMat
The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Medical Show in 2025: AAD Annual Meeting
The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Food Show in 2025: International Baking Industry Exposition
The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Industrial Show in 2025: WasteExpo
The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Construction Show in 2025: International Roofing Expo
The Fastest-Growing Retail Show in 2025: Cosmoprof North America Miami
Most Extreme Results from Social Media in 2025: The NAMM Show
The Stickiest Show Floor in 2025: Licensing Expo
Show with the Most Commendable Green Initiatives in 2025: ISC West
Best Use of Technology and Data in 2025: SpaceCom
Slam Dunk Award: Best New Idea of 2025: Live Design International
The Marketing Genius Award: VMX
Best Strategic Partnership: ITS World Congress
Best Attendee Acquisition Model: StreamTV Show
Best Exhibitor ROI in 2025: NATDA Trailer Show
Staying Connected Award: ProMat
Against All Odds Award: Antojo Industry Trade Expo
Good Impact Award: FDIC International
Best New Launch: PACK EXPO Southeast
Gold 100 Show with the Greatest Ascent in 2025: WasteExpo
The Top Show Organizer of 2025: Informa
The Greatest Trade Show of 2025: Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
The Gold 100 Awards Gala was also the backdrop for the 2026 TSE Women to Watch to get their well-deserved recognition. TSE congratulates this year’s class of Women to Watch, which features:
- Monique Abed, Senior Director of Operations, Ai4
- Lisha Baer, Associate Director of Operations, NAMM
- Whitney Bell, Vice President, Marketing, NTP Events
- Linette Dao, Senior Marketing Director, Industrial Group, Emerald
- Nataly Laro, Group Media Marketing Director, Clarion Events North America
- Alexandra Lombardo, Events Operations Manager, Event Performance Group, Questex
- Natasha Miles, Event Manager, Informa Markets
- Rachel Rodean, Director of Education & Events, Exhibition Services and Contractors Association
- Brianne Somers, Senior Director, Exhibitions Services and The Utility Expo Show Director, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
TSE sends its congratulations to all of the award-winning shows, the Gold 100 honorees and Women to Watch!
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