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EuroShop Awards
EuroShop 2026 Stand Designs
February 2026

The official stand design competition endorsed by EuroShop organizers, EXHIBITOR Magazine's EuroShop Awards honor the most impressive stand designs launched at EuroShop in Dusseldorf, Germany. Winners are announced during an awards presentation at EuroShop, where they receive a custom trophy, and are later featured on ExhibitorOnline.com.

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Best of Show Awards
The Best of EXHIBITORLIVE

Showcasing excellence in trade show exhibiting, the Best of Show Awards honor EXHIBITORLIVE's top exhibitors:
  • Large Booth: Larger than 200 square feet
  • Small Booth: 200 square feet or smaller
  • Best New Exhibitor (have not exhibited in past 3 yrs.)
  • Best Booth Staff
  • Exhibit Design Students' Choice
  • Innovator Award (selected by Innovation Tour participants)


Exhibit Design Awards - 40th Anniversary
Trade Show Exhibit Design
Deadlines: June 5, 12, 19; 2026

Established in 1986, the Exhibit Design Awards honor the world's best trade show exhibit designs. The program is judged by internationally renowned designers from a variety of disciplines. Winners receive custom trophies and are featured in EXHIBITOR magazine.

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Centers of Excellence
The World's Best Convention Centers
Deadlines: 2026

Honoring the world's best convention centers for trade shows and events, the Centers of Excellence awards (produced by EXHIBITOR Magazine and Find It - Marketplace, the buyer's guide to trade show products and services) recognize the best large and small trade show venues based on a variety of criteria within five different categories. Top-ranked entrants receive a custom plaque, and all facilities named among the Centers of Excellence will be recognized via print and online coverage.

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Portable/Modular Awards
Portable, Modular, and System Exhibits
Deadline: November 2026

The Portable/Modular Awards honor design excellence in portable, modular, and system exhibits. The competition is judged by a panel of marketing and design experts. Finalists and winners are announced in March or April, and winners receive a custom trophy and are featured in an issue of EXHIBITOR.

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Corporate Event Awards
Event Marketing Excellence
Deadlines: Dec. 1, 8, 15; 2025

Honoring excellence in event-marketing strategy and execution, the Corporate Event Awards offer 15 categories and are judged by a panel of marketing experts. Winners receive a custom trophy and are featured in an issue of EXHIBITOR.


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FindIt – Top 40
Top Exhibit Producers
Deadlines: December 19, 2025 and January 16, 2026

Honoring the industry's top exhibit producers, the FindIt – Top 40 (produced by EXHIBITOR Magazine and FindIt – Marketplace, the buyer's guide to trade show products and services) recognizes the best exhibit houses based on a variety of criteria within five different categories. Top-ranked entrants receive a custom plaque, and all firms named to the Top 40 will be recognized via print and online coverage.

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World Expo Awards
Osaka, Japan
Deadlines: 2030


From jaw-dropping design to wow-inducing technological wizardry, Expo 2025 (the world's fair in Osaka, Japan) brims with inspiration for exhibit and event professionals. EXHIBITOR Magazine's World Expo Awards honor the most impressive designs and technology that the world's expo has to offer.

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