2010 TSEA Exhibitors' Choice Awards Nominations - Due By June 15

Nominations are now open for TSEA's 2010 Exhibitor's Choice Awards which will once again recognize the best in the industry.

The awards identify companies and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to exhibitors’ success in the face-to-face events industry. TSEA is asking exhibitors to submit nominations for their preferred TSEA suppliers and shows in any or all categories.

The nomination process will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Categories include:

• Best Exhibit House
• Best Show City
• Best Convention Center
• Best General Contractor
• Best Installation and Dismantling Company
• Best Transportation/Freight Company
• Outstanding Show Manager
• Best AV Company
• Best Marketing/Promotion Company
• Best of the Rest
• Best New Innovation
• Best Show of 2010
• Best Show – 50,000 sq. ft and under
• Best Show – 50,000 – 100,000 sq. ft
• Best Show – 100,000+ sq. ft

To submit, complete the entry form, and send it to the TSEA by June 15, 2010. Self-nominations are accepted. Nomination forms can be found here and should be submitted to reddiamondawards@tsea.org.

Nominations will be tabulated by a panel and voting for your favorite among the finalists will continue on the TSEA website. Voting will take place between June 16 and July 10, and winners will be announced at TSEA’s Red Diamond Gala on July 14, 2010 in Boston in conjunction with TS².

To be honored for this award, nominees should demonstrate the following:
1) A significant contribution to exhibitors' success.
2) A degree of innovation through products, programs, new ideas, etc.
3) A shared vision for attaining exhibitors' goals.
4) Someone that sets the bar high.
5) Has a reputation for the highest ethical standards and respect from peers
and clients.

Fax your nomination form to TSEA Headquarters at 312.842.8732 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 312.842.8732 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email to reddiamondawards@tsea.org until June 15, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Brull at 312.949.5795 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 312.949.5795 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or dbrull@tsea.org.

*Nominees must be TSEA members with the exception of Outstanding Show Manager and Favorite Show of the Year. To view the full list of TSEA allied members, please visit TSEA’s Buyer’s Guide.

About the TSEA Foundation

TSEA’s Exhibit Industry Education Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, is the research, information and fund-raising foundation for the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) benefiting the members of the $124 billion exhibit and event industry comprised of businesses, non-profit associations and for-profit entities that participate in, exhibit at and produce trade shows. It funds specialized research on the exhibit and event industry, provides a variety of workshops, seminars and professional development opportunities and access to specialized research and reference assistance. The Foundation plays a key leadership and advocacy role for the exhibit and event industry and acts as a voice for the sector, articulating the data, reach, impact and contributions made possible through exhibit and event marketing.

Nomination form