CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Gold 100 Grand Awards and the Women to Watch program. The deadline to submit a nomination is July 17.
Grand Awards Information
In addition to honoring the 100 largest U.S.-based trade shows that took place in 2023, Trade Show Executive (TSE) will single out additional shows for the Gold 100 Grand Awards. The winners of these awards will be held in strict confidence until the envelopes are opened at the Gold 100 Awards Gala.
TSE will spotlight one show in each of the categories with a coveted crystal trophy on-stage at the annual event. (Please note that Gold 100-ranked shows will be able to take photos with their plaques during the Gold 100 Gala Reception.)
In TSE’s quest to seek out shows that exemplify the very best, TSE’s Gold 100 Grand Awards will be open to shows of all sizes, not just the largest. Your show does not need to be ranked in the Gold 100 to be nominated for a Grand Award.
Managers who consider their shows to be in the forefront of social media, technology, marketing strategies, or any of the other categories, may enter their events regardless of whether or not they are on the Gold 100 roster. Winners will be based on how well their event’s initiatives and performance aligns with the award criteria.
Submit a Gold 100 Grand Award nomination here.
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Women to Watch Information
TSE’s Women to Watch program serves to identify and encourage the next generation of leaders in the trade show industry.
The honorees will be selected based on various criteria, including recent professional achievements within the last year, demonstrable leadership qualities (creativity, financial/budgetary acumen, integrity, problem-solving, fostering excellence in team members and mentorship) and/or having demonstrated a high level of excellence in show management. Nominees should have between 2-10 years of experience in the trade show industry for consideration.
Submit a Women to Watch nomination here.
Finalists and Winner Announcements
Finalists for the Grand Awards will be announced on July 29, and the winners in each category will be revealed at the TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit, taking place Sept. 17-19 at the Ritz Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara. Grand Award winners will be announced Oscars-style at the gala dinner and will take to the main stage to collect their crystal trophies.
The individuals selected as Women to Watch will be announced on July 29, and each will be invited to attend that is year’s Gold 100 Awards & Summit. The group of outstanding women will also be featured in a group profile in the December 2024 edition of TSE magazine, which will also be distributed at IAEE’s Expo! Expo!
Have any questions? Reach out to April Walsh at awalsh@tradeshowexecutive.com
