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AEO Excellence Awards Shortlist 2023

AEO Awards

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE INDUSTRY AWARD

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE INDUSTRY AWARD

The winner of this Award is selected by the AEO Board.

Sponsored by: 

RX Global

MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR - UK TRADE SHOW

MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR - UK TRADE SHOW

Bett UK (Hyve Group) - BettUK #BestBettEver

Clarion Events - January Furniture Show 2023

Easyfairs - Advanced Engineering 2022

Easyfairs (Futurebuild) - Take a Stand

Informa - Seatrade Cruise MED 2022

Media 10 - 100% Optical Show

Montgomery Group - #EveryoneWillBeThere

Nineteen Group - InstallerSHOW

Nineteen Group - The Safety & Security Event Series

Sponsored by: 

excel

MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR - INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW

MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR - INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW

dmg events - Big 5 Construct Saudi

Easyfairs - Paris Packaging Week 

Hyve Group - Mining Indaba 2023

Informa Markets - Bigger and better Medlab

Informa Markets - Cityscape Bahrain 

Informa Markets Middle East - Middle East Energy 2023 

RX - IBTM World, Culture Creates

Tahaluf - LEAP

Tarsus Group - GESS Dubai 2022 

Tarsus Group - Labelexpo Americas 2022 

Sponsored by: 

asp

MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR - CONSUMER SHOW

MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR - CONSUMER SHOW

Boat Life Events Ltd. - BoatLife2023

Media 10 - Ideal Home Show 2023

Immediate Live / MOVE IT - MOVE IT

Informa Connect - Najah Education Events Team

QD Events - The IRN-BRU Carnival 2022/23

QD Events - The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show 2023

Raccoon Media Group - National Running Show 2023

ReedPop - MCM London October 2022

Sponsored by:

sec

BEST UK EVENT LAUNCH 

BEST UK EVENT LAUNCH 

ACS International School Partnership - STEAM 2022

CloserStill Media - Best Practice London 

CloserStill Media - Women's Health Professional Care 

Hyve Group - Source Fashion 12th-14th February 2023

Latch Events - Clean & Tidy Home Show

Messe Frankfurt UK Ltd - The UK and Garage Bodyshop Event 

Road Transport Media (part of DVV Media) - Road Transport Expo

Sponsored by:

nec

BEST INTERNATIONAL EVENT LAUNCH 

BEST INTERNATIONAL EVENT LAUNCH 

Angus Montgomery - ART SG

Clarion Events - Affiliate Meet Markt 

dmg events - India Energy Week

dmg events - Saudi Light & Sound Expo

Ground Handling International (MA Exhibitions) - GSE Expo Europe

Informa Markets - Cityscape Bahrain Launch Event

Raccoon Media Group - Snowbound Expo

Tahaluf - Black Hat Middle East & Africa

Sponsored by:

nec

BEST UK CONFERENCE 

BEST UK CONFERENCE 

Ascend Global Media - Women of Silicon Roundabout

CloserStill Media - Clinical Pharmacy Congress

CloserStill Media - Future Surgery

CloserStill Media - Tech Show London 

Event Concept - QuickBooks Connect 2023

Dods Events / Cabinet Office - Civil Service Live

Questex - Annual Hotel Conference

Sponsored by:

cvent

 

BEST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 

BEST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 

Clarion Events - Undersea Defence Technology 2022

dmg events - World LNG Summit & Awards

Informa Markets - Arab Health Congress

Informa Markets - Medlab Middle East Congress 2023

Informa Markets - Tissue World Dusseldorf Conference

Tahaluf - Black Hat Middle East & Africa

Tahaluf - LEAP

Questex - International Hospitality Investment Forum 

Sponsored by:

cvent

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW- EUROPE

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW- EUROPE

Clarion Events - GSOF Symposium 

dmg events - Gastech 2022

Easyfairs - Logistic & Automation Madrid 

Easyfairs - Paris Packaging Week

Easyfairs - StocExpo

Montgomery Group - Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam 

RX - World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 

Smarter Shows (Tarsus) Ltd - Space Tech Expo Europe

Sponsored by:

rai

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW- AMERICAS   

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW- AMERICAS   

Clarion Events - Affiliate Summit West

dmg events - Canadian Hydrogen Convention 

Informa Markets - The Battery Show North America

Informa Markets - Licensing Expo

Raccoon Media Group - Snowbound Expo

Oliver Kinross - New York Build

RX - JCK

RX - ILTM North America

Tarsus Group - Labelexpo Americas 2022

Sponsored by:

Fielddrive

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW- MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW- MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

CONNECT - Oman Sustainability Week

dmg events - Big 5 Global 

dmg Nigeria events - NOG Energy Week

Hyve - Investing in African Mining Indaba

Informa Markets - Arab Health 2023

Informa Markets Middle East - Middle East Energy 2023

Montgomery Group - Electra Mining Africa

RX - Arabian Travel Market

Tarsus Group - GESS Dubai 2022

Tahaluf - LEAP

Sponsored by:

adnec

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW- ASIA PACIFIC 

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW- ASIA PACIFIC 

Clarion Events - DSEI Japan

CloserStill Media - Tech Week Singapore 

Hyve Group -  Bett Asia

Montgomery Group - ART SG

Oliver Kinross - Sydney Build

RX - ILTM Asia Pacific 

Tarsus Group - TyreXpo Asia 2023

Sponsored by:

AEV

ESSA

BEST DEI INITIATIVE

BEST DEI INITIATIVE

CloserStill Media - One Change Project by CloserStill Media Operations

Diversified Communications - Taking a Data Driven approach to DEI with Clusvity

Hub Exhibitions - Women in Business & Tech Expo 

Informa Markets - Global High School Community Outreach Programme 

Informa Markets - IMX Live 

Montgomery Group - Celebration Months

RCNi - RCN Nursing Awards

RX - Building a culture of DEI at RX

The Ops Nest - One Change: Accessibility 

Sponsored by:

Women In Exhibitions

ORGANISER TEAM OF THE YEAR

ORGANISER TEAM OF THE YEAR

CloserStill Media - CSM Operations Team

dmg events - Operations Team

HETT - HETT Team

Informa - Arab Health Show Team

Nineteen Group - The Safety & Security Series Team

Quartz Business Media - Glassman Events

Tahaluf - Black Hat MEA 

The Manufacturing Technologies Association - MACH Exhibitions

Sponsored by:

messe

VENUE TEAM OF THE YEAR

VENUE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - Venue Planning Team

Coventry Building Society Arena

ExCeL London

Manchester Central - Events and Operations

NEC Birmingham

Olympia London - Moncler Project Team

RAI Amsterdam - Project team MONEY20/20

SEC - SEC Operations

Sponsored by:

Aztec

SUPPLIER TEAM OF THE YEAR

SUPPLIER TEAM OF THE YEAR

Aztec Event Services Limited - Account Management & Technical Team 

ASP

CEVA Logistics - Showfreight - CEVA Showfreight Aerospace Team

DBpixelhouse Ltd - DBpixelhouse ‘One Team’

GES – Client Relations

GES - Graphics & Features

TEMBO - TEMBO CONTENT

Ways & Means Events

Whitespace Group - Whitespace XPO

Sponsored by:

The BDC

SERVICE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

SERVICE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

ASP

Aztec Event Services Limited

CEVA Showfreight

DSV Fairs and Events

GES

International Lifting And Shipping (ILS)

LiveBuzz

Smart Digital TV Ltd

TEMBO

Sponsored by:

InEvexco logo

BEST CONSUMER SHOW

BEST CONSUMER SHOW

Boat Life Events - BoatLife

Clarion Events - Destinations - The Holiday & Travel Show

Clarion Events - The Baby Show

Hub Exhibitions - Women in Business & Tech Expo

Immediate Live - MOVE IT 2023

Informa Connect - Najah University Expo Dubai

QD Events - The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show

Raccoon Media Group - National Outdoor Expo

Sponsored by:

Livebuzz

BEST UK TRADESHOW less than 2,000SQM

BEST UK TRADESHOW less than 2,000SQM

Clarion Events - DTX: Manchester Tech Week 

CloserStill Media - Dentistry Show London 

CloserStill Media - The Clinical Pharmacy Congress

Easyfairs - ACE 2023

Hub Exhibitions - Space-Comm Expo

Hyve Group - Scoop International

Messe Frankfurt - UK Garage and Bodyshop Event – UKGBE

What Else Events - Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live North and South

Sponsored by:

GES

BEST UK TRADESHOW between 2,001SQM - 4,000SQM

BEST UK TRADESHOW between 2,001SQM - 4,000SQM

Media 10 - Clerkenwell Design Week

Montgomery Group - Independent Hotel Show London 

Nineteen Group - Retail Technology Show 

Nineteen Group - International Security Expo 2022

Oliver Kinross - London Build

Quartz Business Media - The Cleaning Show

RX - Big Data LDN

Schools & Academies Show (Part of GovNet) - Schools & Academies Show 

Sponsored by:

circdata

BEST UK TRADESHOW BETWEEN 4,001SQM - 8,000SQM

BEST UK TRADESHOW BETWEEN 4,001SQM - 8,000SQM

Clarion Gaming - iGB Affiliate London 2023

CloserStill Media - Care Show

CloserStill Media - Tech Show London 

CloserStill Media - The London Vet Show

Easyfairs - Advanced Engineering

Informa Markets - Decorex

Montgomery Group - Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC)

Nineteen Group - The Health & Safety Event

Ocean Media Group - Housing 2022

Sponsored by:

Circdata

BEST UK TRADESHOW more than 8,000SQM

BEST UK TRADESHOW more than 8,000SQM

Clarion Events - ICE London 

Easyfairs - Futurebuild 2023

Hyve Group - Glee

Lyrical Communications - InstallerSHOW

Media 10 - 100% Optical 2023

Media 10 - UK Construction Week

Nineteen Group - The Emergency Services Show

RX - World Travel Market 

Sponsored by:

dbschenker

VENUE OF THE YEAR - less than 20,000sqm

VENUE OF THE YEAR - less than 20,000sqm

The ACC Liverpool Group - ACC Liverpool

BDC London

Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

Harrogate Convention Centre

Sponsored by:

Perton Signs

VENUE OF THE YEAR - more than 20,000sqm

VENUE OF THE YEAR - more than 20,000sqm

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

Alexandra Palace

ExCeL London

Manchester Central

Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH

NEC Birmingham

RAI Amsterdam

SEC

Sponsored by:

Visit Britain

UNSUNG HERO

UNSUNG HERO

BDC London - Charlotte Barker

dmg events - Alexandra Brlajova

Easyfairs - Jo Massey

Easyfairs - Jennifer Burley

Nineteen Group - Bob Rose

Nineteen Group - Ruth Greenwood

Olympia London - Abbey Short

Teamwork (at BDC London) - Marta Tomczak

Sponsored by:

Ops Nest

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE AWARD

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE AWARD

BDC London

Easyfairs (Futurebuild)

GES

Hyve Group Plc

Informa Markets

Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH

RX

The O2 (AEG Europe)

Whitespace Group

Sponsored by:

dmg

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD

Expomarket Ltd

FFAIR Ltd

Grip

Hyve Group - Bett UK

Informa Markets

LiveBuzz

National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) Limited

RefTech

Sponsored by:

zing

BEST COMPANY INITIATIVE

BEST COMPANY INITIATIVE

CloserStill Media

Easyfairs 

Montgomery Group 

the NEC

UK Black Business Show

Sponsored by:

whitespace

Judging Process

Our judging process is managed by R3, a third party company who we’ve worked closely with for a number of years to deliver a robust and transparent judging system. R3 divide categories up in a way which means judges are not able to mark entries that could be a conflict of interest in any way.

 

Testimonials

  • A huge thank you for the awards on Friday! It's one of the best awards I've been to in a while! The choice of entertainment was excellent, Dara O Briain was hilarious and it was just generally a brilliantly organised, fun day. Thank you to the whole team for your hard work. You're all fabulous.
    Julia Danmeri
    CEO & Founder, TranslateAble
  • The recognition from AEO means a great deal to us. It reinforces our commitment to providing a premier venue experience that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our clients and guests. Being acknowledged among our peers in the industry motivates us to continue pushing boundaries.
    Miles Eady
    Head of Events, Roundhouse
  • The day was truly remarkable, and we are sincerely delighted to have received such esteemed recognition for our efforts with the New Futures Network. Winning the Best DEI Initiative Award at such a renowned event, amidst inspiring competition, is an honour beyond words.
    Charlotte Stone
    CEVA Showfreight
  • The AEO Awards is great at bringing the community and the industry all together
    Carolyn Mason
    Director, Experience Staff
  • It is so much fun to have a day out with the industry and to just talk to everyone that loves it and is so passionate about it
    Nico Stanford
    Senior Sales Manager, Olympia London
  • I wanted to congratulate you both, and the wider AEO team, on such a fantastic awards ceremony last week. I have not attended the AEO Awards for several years, and perhaps I forgot just how much of a special day it is… it was incredibly well organised, and it was such a wonderful occasion.
    Ashley Roberts
    Managing Director, CONNECT
  • What a fantastic AEO Awards last Friday; such a buzz and a brilliant afternoon all round. Thank you all for putting on such a fabulous event. What Else Events will be back next year with an even stronger case. For now, being a Finalist is a major achievement in such a competitive category.
    Tim Else
    Founder & Managing Director, What Else Events
  • It was lovely to see you and the team and we had a fantastic night thank you! Everything looked incredible and it was a great event to be part of. Thank you
    Becky Oldham
    Marketing Manager, NEC Group

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