SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Trade Show Executive (TSE) revealed the winners of the 2024 Gold 100 Grand Awards tonight, recognizing the trade shows that were the largest and most ahead of the curve in innovative approaches in 2023.
This year’s TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit, which is taking place at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, marked the 15th anniversary of the event, and new categories were introduced in honor of the milestone.
And The 2024 Gold 100 Grand Award Winners Are:
The Largest Trade Show of 2023: CONEXPO-CON/AGG (Association of Equipment Manufacturers)
The Gold 100 Show with the Largest Attendance in 2023: SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association)
The Largest Trade Show Managed by an Independent Organizer: National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show (Informa Connect)
The Largest Medical Show in 2023: HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition (Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society)
The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Retail Show in 2023 by Blended Percentage of Growth: SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas (August) (MMGNET Group, Informa Markets)
The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Construction Show in 2023 by Blended Percentage of Growth: International Roofing Expo (Informa Markets)
Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Transportation Show in 2023 by Blended Percentage of Growth: AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) (W.T. Glasgow, Inc.)
Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Food Show in 2023 by Blended Percentage of Growth: Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America (Diversified Communications)
The Overall Show with the Greatest Ascent (The Gold 100 Show with the Greatest Rise in the Rankings): ProMat® (MHI)
The Annual Show with the Greatest Ascent (The Annual Gold 100 Show with the Greatest Rise in the Rankings): NRF: Retail’s Big Show (National Retail Federation) and RE+ (RE+ Events)
Most Extreme Results from Social Media in 2023: MJBizCon (Emerald)
The Stickiest Show Floor in 2023: IAAPA Expo (The Global Association for the Attractions Industry)
Show with the Most Commendable Green Initiatives in 2023: PRINTING United Expo (PRINTING United Alliance)
Best Use of Technology and Data in 2023: FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) (Clarion Events, Inc.)
Slam Dunk Award: Best New Idea of 2023: CONEXPO-CON/AGG (Association of Equipment Manufacturers)
The Marketing Genius Award: CES® (Consumer Technology Association)
Best Attendee Acquisition Model: CommerceNext (CloserStill Media)
Best Exhibitor ROI in 2023: LUXURY (RX)
Best New Launch in 2023: The Hospitality Show (Questex LLC)
DEI Leadership Award: APTA’s TRANSform Conference & EXPO (American Public Transportation Association) (NTP Events)
Staying Connected Award: h+h americas (Koelnmesse Inc.)
Best Strategic Partnership: CES® (Consumer Technology Association)
The Do-Gooder Award: JCK (RX)
The Top Show Organizer of 2023: Informa
The Greatest Trade Show of 2023: ISC West (International Security Conference West) (RX)
Gold Standard of Excellence Award: Bob Priest-Heck, Board Member and Former CEO, Freeman
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Congratulations to the 2024 TSE Women to Watch!
- Nicole Cho, Director, Expo Marketing, PRINTING United Alliance
- Jannat Choudhury, Marketing Manager, Emerald
- Amanda Ciccatelli, Senior Director, Marketing, U.S. Events, HLTH
- Renee Gravelle, Director of Operations, Clarion Events North America
- Traci Hirst, Head of Sales, Informa Markets
- Ashley Kempson, Director, Meetings & Convention Operations, National Automobile Dealers Association
- Anita Mui, Director, U.S. Strategic Pricing, RX
- Jacqueline Retzer, Director, Event Management, The Toy Association
- Sydney Rhea, Sustainability Project Delivery Manager, Informa
- Natalie Santiago, Digital Project Manager, RX
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Stay tuned to TSE tomorrow for a recap of the Gold 100 Awards & Summit’s celebrations and education!
