After lengthy deliberation Exhibition News, the UK magazine owned-by EW publisher Mash Media, is pleased to announce the company finalists for our 2012 Awards.

This year, Mash Media presents 10 company-based awards covering organisers, venues and suppliers including our new category, Best International Launch. Competition across all of these categories was incredibly fierce and reflected the diversity of events and significant related achievements, within our industry. Those listed here as finalists should be proud of being shortlisted, as there are many who have not reached this stage.
 
Given the high calibre of our many Best Trade Show entries, we have also made the decision to list nine finalists for this award. There are up to six finalists for all remaining categories.
 
We will announce the finalists in our 10 people awards on Friday 10 February, so stay tuned for those details. The Exhibition News team would also like to send a special thanks to all those who entered for their efforts and for taking the time to compile such comprehensive, thoughtful nominations.
 
The Exhibition News Awards 2012 will be held at Olympia’s new-look West Hall in London, UK, on Thursday 29 March. Ensure your place at this must-attend industry event by booking your table or tickets now using our online booking system, or by phoning our events team on: 0208 971 8265.

Company Finalists 2012
 
Best International Launch

• Aidex – Centaur Exhibitions
• Grand Designs Live Australia – Diversified Exhibitions Australia
• IMEX America – Regent Exhibitions
• IFSEC Arabia and OSH Expo Arabia – UBM Plc
• IFSEC West Africa – UBM Montgomery
• Occupational Safety andHealth Expo Africa – UBM Montgomery

Best International Venue

• ADNEC – UAE
• Amsterdam RAI – The Netherlands
• Cape Town International Convention Centre – South Africa
• EuroExpo Lyon – France
• Riocentro – Brazil
• Singapore Expo – Singapore

Best Launch Show

• Edible Garden Show – Channell Events
• Home – Clarion Events
• Commissioning – CloserStill Media
• Ideal Home Show at Christmas – Media 10
• The Renewables Roadshow –Renewables Roadshow Limited
• The London Bike Show – VOS Media

Best Consumer Show

• Taste of Christmas – Brand Events
• Taste of London – Brand Events
• National Home Improvement Show – Centaur Exhibitions
• Ideal Home Show – Media 10
• 50+ Show – Pro Publications
• BBC Good Food Show Summer and BBC Gardeners’ World – BBC Haymarket

Best Trade Show

• Marketing Week Live – Centaur Exhibitions
• DSEi – Clarion Events
• London Vet Show – CloserStill Media
• The Pharmacy Show – CloserStill Media
• Lunch! – Diversified Business Communications
• The Energy Event – Emap Connect
• IFE – Fresh Montgomery
• World Travel Market – ReedExhibitions
• International Firex – UBM

Best Employer

• Aztec Event Services
• Business Design Centre
• Excel London
• Media 10
• Melville Exhibition and Event Services
• The NEC

Best Venue

• Business Design Centre
• Earls Court
• Excel London
• Olympia
• Ricoh Arena
• The NEC

Best Supplier to Exhibitors

• Access Displays
• CEVA
• DB Systems
• Melville Exhibition and Event Services
• Smart AV
• Total Displays

Best Supplier to Organisers

• Agility Fairs
• Aztec Event Services
• CEVA
• Melville Exhibition and Event Services
• Solutions 2
• Thorns Group

Sustainability Award

• Earls Court and Olympia
• Excel London
• Melville Exhibition and Event Services
• Smart AV
• The NEC
• UBM Live

Any news? Contact the Exhibition World editorial team at: exhibitionworld@mashmedia.net