Be rewarded for your excellent products and business performance

Following feedback from the industry, please take a look at the new and revised categories below. For details on the entry criteria, please click on the relevant category. The absolute entry deadline is 11.00PM Monday 12 April 2010.

Please ensure that your entries include specific content covering all of the judging criteria outlined within your chosen categories - if you fail to include the information specified, the judges will have no choice but to mark you down, therefore lessening your chance of success on the day.

Please enter as many categories as are relevant to you and encourage your colleagues, teams, friends to apply also - nothing beats the anticipation of 'it could be me' before the winner is announced - and one thing is certain, a  win will certainly be a really positive, good news story for your customers and  staff.

The AEO Excellence Awards 2010 is inviting entries to the following categories:

For Suppliers and Contractors...

 Official Contractor of the Year
 Service Supplier of the Year
 Equipment Supplier of the Year
 Stand Design & Build Supplier of the Year
 Supplier Team of the Year - NEW for 2010

For Venues...

 UK Venue of the Year - NEW for 2010
 International Venue of the Year - NEW for 2010
 Best Hotel in Support of the Events Industry - NEW for 2010
 Venue Team of the Year

For Organisers...

 Best Trade Launch Show
 Best Consumer Launch Show
 Best Tradeshow Exhibition - Over NET 2,000m²
 Best Tradeshow Exhibition - Under NET 2,000m²
 Best Consumer Exhibition - Over NET 2,000m²
 Best Consumer Exhibition - Under NET 2,000m²
 Best B2B Live Event - NEW for 2010
 Best B2C Live Event - NEW for 2010
 Marketing Campaign of the Year
 Organiser Team of the Year - NEW for 2010

For Any Company

 Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Selected by AEO Board - no entries required, thank you. Please click the above link for information on previous winners.
 Grand Prix Award - The Excellence Award 
Selected by AEO Chairman - no entries required, thank you. Please click on the above link for information on last year's winner.
 Unsung Hero - Organiser / Venue / Supplier

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OPEN TO ALL OFFICIAL EXHIBITION CONTRACTORS (SHELL SCHEME, ELECTRICS, FURNITURE, FLOORING, AV AND OTHERS)

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE

Case Study:  Please provide up to three examples of how, in the last 12 months, you have achieved excellence at a show. 

Please focus on quality of product and/or service provided, added value, innovation, surpassing client's expectations, making a show look great and delivering outstanding customer service throughout the process. 

Please also include objectives, specification, build-up/break-down, times, results etc. and how you managed this process.

Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from your clients to support your nomination.

Where applicable, please include relevant support material within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here 

OPEN TO SUPPLIERS OF ALL SERVICES TO THE EXHIBITION AND EVENTS INDUSTRY
 
MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
Please provide up to three examples of how, during the last 12 months, you have delivered a high quality, reliable, value added service that has gone that extra mile and surpassed clients' expectations.
 
Please focus on new ideas / innovations, uniqueness of service and how your achievements have benefited your client and led to repeat / additional business.
 
Please detail your performance in the context of the difficult market / economic conditions over the period.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from your clients to support your nomination.
 
Where applicable, please include relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

OPEN TO SUPPLIERS OF AV, FURNITURE, FLOORCOVERINGS, FLORAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
 
MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
Please provide up to three examples of how, during the last 12 months, you have delivered high quality, reliable equipment, that has provided the client with added value and has gone that extra mile and surpassed clients' expectations.
 
Please focus on new ideas / product innovation, uniqueness, quality service levels and how your products have benefited your client and led to repeat / additional business.
 
Please detail your performance in the context of the difficult market / economic conditions over the period.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from your clients to support your nomination.
 
Where applicable, please include relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

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MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE

Case Study:  Please provide up to three examples of how, in the last 12 months, you have designed and built a high quality stand to your clients specification and how you have met your client's objectives and surpassed their expectations.
 
Please detail your client brief in terms of specification, objectives, budget, ROI, traffic flow etc. for your stand/feature.
 
You should provide details of achievements against your brief and supporting material such as pictures, and up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from your clients to support your nomination.
 
Where applicable, please include relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE

APPLICABLE TO A COMPLETE TEAM OR TO A SPECIFIC GROUP / DEPARTMENT / FUNCTION
 
Please detail your team objectives and the achievements of the team against these objectives.  What has your team done to improve service / productivity / efficiency / performance?  Please provide examples of the team going that extra mile and surpassing the internal / external clients and customers' expectations.
 
Please detail your performance in the context of the difficult market / economic conditions over the period.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from clients / customers to support your nomination.

Please note that you can enter multiple teams in your organisation if applicable.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

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MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
Why should your venue be UK Venue of the Year?
 
Please outline the facilities you provide, and detail the support offered to your customers and the level of service provided to your clients against your objectives, ideally surpassing their expectations.

What has your venue done to improve the visitor experience? 

What improvements to current facilities are you most proud of?

What facilities / innovation has your venue introduced, within the last 12 months, that separates you from your competitors / adds value to your customers / clients?
 
Please detail your performance in the context of the difficult market / economic conditions over the period.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from clients / customers to support your nomination.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
Why should your venue be INTERNATIONAL Venue of the Year?
 
Please outline the facilities you provide, and detail the support offered to your customers and the level of service provided to your clients against your objectives, ideally surpassing their expectations.

What has your venue done to improve the visitor experience? 

What improvements to current facilities are you most proud of?

What facilities / innovation has your venue introduced, within the last 12 months, that separates you from your competitors / adds value to your customers / clients?
 
Please detail your performance in the context of the difficult market / economic conditions over the period.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from clients / customers to support your nomination.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here  

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
Why should your hotel be Best Hotel in Support of the Events Industry?
 
Please outline the facilities you provide, and detail the support offered to your customers and the level of service provided to your event clients against your objectives, ideally surpassing their expectations.

What has your hotel done to improve the customer experience and to meet the needs of your event clients? 

What improvements to current facilities are you most proud of?

What facilities / innovation / services has your hotel introduced, within the last 12 months, that separates you from your competitors / adds value to your customers / clients?
 
Please detail your performance in the context of the difficult market / economic conditions over the period.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from clients / customers to support your nomination.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here 

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
APPLICABLE TO A COMPLETE TEAM OR TO A SPECIFIC GROUP / DEPARTMENT / FUNCTION
 
Please detail your team objectives and the achievements of the team against these objectives. 

What has your team done to improve service / productivity / efficiency / performance / customer experience? 

Please provide examples of the team going that extra mile and surpassing the internal / external clients and customers' expectations. 
 
Please detail your performance in the context of the difficult market / economic conditions over the period.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from clients / customers to support your nomination.

Please note that you can enter multiple teams in your organisation if applicable.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

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MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
Please detail the following within your core entry:
 
How did you identify the need for your show and what were your objectives?
 
In which industry sector was your show and how did you define your target audiences? 

What were the market conditions at the time of launch? (Please note that a statistically static or even a declining event, may be a success in the context of difficult market / economic conditions over the period)

What competitive shows already exist in this market sector?
 
Please give details of your objectives for your visitor experience and explain how these objectives were met / surpassed.
 
What were your marketing initiatives to attract your target audience? (please include copies of marketing literature to support your entry - 3 pieces of collateral only)

What was the single most successful element of your launch campaign?

Why was the launch a success?

What are the dates of the next / second show and what developments are planned?
 
Please also provide the following statistics:
 
a)  How many exhibitors did you have at the show?
b)  What was the net square meterage of your show i.e. space sold and the cost per NET m2?
c)  How many visitors attended the show?
d)  Is this figure audited?  Yes/No - Please provide summary demographics of the audience
e)  What was your marketing budget?
f)  What were the exhibitor re-book levels achieved within 60 days of the show closing?  Please attach a list of contracted exhibitors
 
Briefly highlight THREE (max) key exhibitor / visitor research findings to support your entry.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) exhibitor / visitor testimonials to support your entry.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures, link to online show reel etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
Please detail the following within your core entry:
 
How did you identify the need for your show and what were your objectives?
 
In which industry sector was your show and how did you define your target audiences? 

What were the market conditions at the time of launch? (Please note that a statistically static or even a declining event, may be a success in the context of difficult market / economic conditions over the period)

What competitive shows already exist in this market sector?
 
Please give details of your objectives for your visitor experience and explain how these objectives were met / surpassed.
 
What were your marketing initiatives to attract your target audience? (please include copies of marketing literature to support your entry - 3 pieces of collateral only)
 
What was the single most successful element of your launch campaign?
 
Why was the launch a success?
 
What are the dates of the next / second show and what developments are planned?
 
Please also provide the following statistics:
 
a)  How many exhibitors did you have at the show?
b)  What was the net square meterage of your show i.e. space sold and the cost per NET m2?
c)  How many visitors attended the show?  What was the ticket price and the percentage of paying visitors?
d)  Is this figure audited?  Yes/No - Please provide summary demographics of the audience
e)  What was your marketing budget?
f)  What were the exhibitor re-book levels achieved within 60 days of the show closing?  Please attach a list of contracted exhibitors
 
Briefly highlight THREE (max) key exhibitor / visitor research findings to support your entry.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) exhibitor / visitor testimonials to support your entry.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures, link to online show reel etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

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MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
The Judging Process
 
Please note that the judging process for this category may require two stages.  All entries will be considered for nomination to the short-list.  If the judges agree it is required, those short-listed will then be required to give a 15-minute presentation on Friday 21 May 2010 (so please keep this day FREE from NOW). The presentation will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A session from the judges. If confirmed, the presentation is a mandatory requirement.
 
Please detail the following within your core entry:
 
In which industry sector was your show and how did you define your target audiences? 

What were the market conditions for the show this year? (Please note that a statistically static or even a declining event, may be a success in the context of difficult market / economic conditions over the period).

What competitive shows exist in this market sector?
 
Please give details of your objectives for your visitor experience and explain how these objectives were met / surpassed.
 
What were your marketing initiatives to attract your target audience? (please include copies of marketing literature to support your entry - 3 pieces of collateral only).
 
What was the single most successful element of your campaign?
 
Why was the event a success?
 
What are the dates of the next show and what developments are planned?
 
Please also provide the following statistics:
 
a)  How many exhibitors did you have at the show?
b)  What was the net square meterage of your show i.e. space sold and the cost per NET m2?
c)  How many visitors attended the show?  What was the ticket price and the percentage of paying visitors?
d)  Is this figure audited?  Yes/No - Please provide summary demographics of the audience
e)  What was your marketing budget?
f)  What were the exhibitor re-book levels achieved within 60 days of the show closing?  Please attach a list of contracted exhibitors.
 
Briefly highlight THREE (max) key exhibitor / visitor research findings to support your entry.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) exhibitor / visitor testimonials to support your entry.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures, link to online show reel etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

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MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
Please detail the following within your core entry:
 
In which industry sector was your show and how did you define your target audiences? 

What were the market conditions for the show this year? (Please note that a statistically static or even a declining event, may be a success in the context of difficult market / economic conditions over the period).

What competitive shows exist in this market sector?
 
Please give details of your objectives for your visitor experience and explain how these objectives were met / surpassed.
 
What were your marketing initiatives to attract your target audience? (please include copies of marketing literature to support your entry - 3 pieces of collateral only).
 
What was the single most successful element of your campaign?
 
Why was the event a success?
 
What are the dates of the next show and what developments are planned?
 
Please also provide the following statistics:
 
a)  How many exhibitors did you have at the show?
b)  What was the net square meterage of your show i.e. space sold and the cost per NET m2?
c)  How many visitors attended the show?  What was the ticket price and the percentage of paying visitors?
d)  Is this figure audited?  Yes/No - Please provide summary demographics of the audience
e)  What was your marketing budget?
f)  What were the exhibitor re-book levels achieved within 60 days of the show closing?  Please attach a list of contracted exhibitors.
 
Briefly highlight THREE (max) key exhibitor / visitor research findings to support your entry.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) exhibitor / visitor testimonials to support your entry.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures, link to online show reel etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE

The Judging Process
 
Please note that the judging process for this category may require two stages.  All entries will be considered for nomination to the short-list.  If the judges agree it is required, those short-listed will then be required to give a 15-minute presentation on Friday 21 May 2010 (so please keep this day FREE from NOW). The presentation will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A session from the judges. If confirmed, the presentation is a mandatory requirement.

Please detail the following within your core entry:

In which industry sector was your show and define your target audiences? 

What were the market conditions at the time of the event?   
 
What competitive shows already exist in this market sector?

Please give details of your objectives for your visitor experience and explain how these objectives were met / surpassed What were your marketing initiatives to attract your target audience? (please include copies of marketing literature to support your entry - 3 pieces of collateral only)
 
What was the single most successful element of your campaign?
 
Why was the event a success?
 
What are the dates of the next show and what developments are planned? Please also provide the following statistics: a)  How many exhibitors did you have at the show?
b)  What was the net square meterage of your show i.e. space sold and the cost per NET m2?
c)  How many visitors attended the show?  What was the ticket price and the percentage of paying visitors?
d)  Is this figure audited?  Yes/No - Please provide summary demographics of the audience
e)  What was your marketing budget?
f)  What were the exhibitor re-book levels achieved within 60 days of the show closing?  Please attach a list of contracted exhibitors

Briefly highlight THREE (max) key exhibitor / visitor research findings to support your entry.

Please provide up to THREE (max) exhibitor / visitor testimonials to support your entry.

Where applicable, please include relevant support material within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures, link to online show reel etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
Please detail the following within your core entry:
 
In which industry sector was your show and how did you define your target audiences? 

What were the market conditions for the show this year? (Please note that a statistically static or even a declining event, may be a success in the context of difficult market / economic conditions over the period).

What competitive shows exist in this market sector?
 
Please give details of your objectives for your visitor experience and explain how these objectives were met / surpassed.
 
What were your marketing initiatives to attract your target audience? (please include copies of marketing literature to support your entry - 3 pieces of collateral only).
 
What was the single most successful element of your campaign?
 
Why was the event a success?
 
What are the dates of the next show and what developments are planned?
 
Please also provide the following statistics:
 
a)  How many exhibitors did you have at the show?
b)  What was the net square meterage of your show i.e. space sold and the cost per NET m2?
c)  How many visitors attended the show?
d)  Is this figure audited?  Yes/No - Please provide summary demographics of the audience
e)  What was your marketing budget?
f)  What were the exhibitor re-book levels achieved within 60 days of the show closing?  Please attach a list of contracted exhibitors.
 
Briefly highlight THREE (max) key exhibitor / visitor research findings to support your entry.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) exhibitor / visitor testimonials to support your entry.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures, link to online show reel etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
This category is open to organisers of any event that is not classed as an exhibition.

Do your awards ceremonies outclass everyone else's in the sector?

Have you organised an innovative conference or other event that serves the needs of its marketplace?

Have you created a live event solution that meets a real need for part of your target market?
 
In which industry sector was your event?  What were the market conditions for the event? (Please note that a statistically static or even a declining event, may be a success in the context of difficult market / economic conditions over the period). Please provide a brief summary of the event.
 
Please give details of your event / business objectives and describe how these were achieved.
 
Please give details of the guests / delegate / visitor experience for this event - the 'wow' factor.
 
Please provide relevant data / statistics to support your entry - Eg: Revenue / profit margin / number / quality of guests / delegates / visitors / sponsors / entries / speakers / etc.
 
Briefly highlight THREE (max) key sponsor / delegate/ guest research findings to support your entry.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) sponsor / delegate / guest testimonials to support your entry.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures, link to online show reel etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here 

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
This category is open to organisers of any event that is not classed as an exhibition.

Do your awards ceremonies outclass everyone else's in the sector?

Have you organised an innovative conference or other event that serves the needs of its marketplace?

Have you created a live event solution that meets a real need for part of your target market?
 
In which industry sector was your event?  What were the market conditions for the event? (Please note that a statistically static or even a declining event, may be a success in the context of difficult market / economic conditions over the period). Please provide a brief summary of the event.
 
Please give details of your event / business objectives and describe how these were achieved.
 
Please give details of the guests / delegate / visitor experience for this event - the 'wow' factor.
 
Please provide relevant data / statistics to support your entry - Eg: Revenue / profit margin / number / quality of guests / delegates / visitors / sponsors / entries / speakers / etc.
 
Briefly highlight THREE (max) key sponsor / delegate/ guest research findings to support your entry.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) sponsor / delegate / guest testimonials to support your entry.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures, link to online show reel etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

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MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
The focus should be on creativity vs budget and cover all mediums / routes to market.
 
You are asked to clearly demonstrate within your entry, your achievements in the following specific areas:
 
1. Originality / innovation
2. Excellence in concept, copy & design
3. Proof of quality data management and targeting of the customer
4. Positive customer feedback / research / quantifiable results
 
Please detail the full campaign budget and all quantifiable results.

Please also explain the context of the show and the objectives of the marketing campaign. Eg: Is the show's market sector declining and did the marketing campaign help to reverse a trend by bringing in a new visitor stream?

Were you faced with new competition and had to hold your market share?

Did you launch a new show into an established marketplace etc?
 
(Please note that a statistically static or even a declining event, may be a success in the context of difficult market / economic conditions over the period) Briefly highlight up to THREE (max) key research findings to support your entry.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) testimonials to support your entry.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures, link to online show reel etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

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MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
APPLICABLE TO A COMPLETE TEAM OR TO A SPECIFIC GROUP / DEPARTMENT / FUNCTION
 
Please detail your team objectives and the achievements of the team against these objectives. 

What has your team done to improve service / productivity / efficiency / performance? 

Please provide examples of the team going that extra mile and surpassing the internal / external clients and customers' expectations.
 
Please detail your performance in the context of the difficult market / economic conditions over the period.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials from clients / customers to support your nomination.

Please note that you can enter multiple teams in your organisation if applicable.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here

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Selected by AEO Board - no entries required, thank you.


In 2009, the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry was the very well respected Brian Wiseman, of Wiseguys Event Solutions.

Brian has been a key player in both the exhibition and publishing industries over the last 40 years.

In 1989 he sold his exhibition company to Blenheim Group PLC. He was with Blenheim for a number of years, and was responsible for organising a wide range of successful exhibitions.  Brian turned Birmingham into the fashion capital of the world. The show launched in 1990 with a turnover of just £100,000 and it became Premier Collections. By 1993 it was turning over £13 million and providing 20% of the Blenheim Group’s profit.

Brian became Chairman of Blenheim’s UK Board, from which role he would mentor younger show directors. Among the portfolio then were Confex, The Furniture Show, Top Drawer, IFSEC, Networks, The Harrogate Gift Fair – and he helped drive them all. 

Since leaving his last full time position over six years ago , Brian has used his experience and knowledge to acquire a number of consultancy projects and developed a series of training courses for the organiser community around the principles of launching an event. Brian was the man behind the launch of the record breaking Erotica exhibition which he then went onto sell.  Nowadays, our winners’ focus is on the show “Ten Years Younger Live”.

The victors in 2008 and 2007 were Nick Marshall, CEO of Melville and Trevor Foley, Group CEO of the Events Industry Alliance respectively.

This Award is voted for by the Chairman of the AEO and is given to an individual or company, from all entries accross all categories, for outstanding achievement.


In 2009 Top Gear Live Tour! by Brand Events won the inaugural Grand Prix Award.  Taking place in 7 Cities, 6 Countries and 4 Continents, the show played to capacity audiences of over 300,000 visitors  A truly remarkable achievement. 

MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS REQUESTED STATISTICS AND SUPPORT MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAME FILE
 
MAXIMUM 750 WORDS FOR CORE ENTRY PLUS SUPPORT MATERIAL
 
Unsung Hero of the Year is designed to recognise an individual who has made a significant contribution to a product / team / company etc.  But the nominee should be an individual that would NOT normally receive the deserved recognition for their efforts.  The individual should always go above and beyond the call of duty, exceeding the expectations of their colleagues and employers.
 
This award is not open to employees of senior management status but is aimed at recognising individuals who contribute to an exhibition or event at the sharp end in terms of customer service to exhibitors or visitors. Winners are likely to come from middle managers, cleaners, traffic management operatives, security personnel, registration personnel, catering staff, domestic staff etc.
 
Please provide details of the individual's role and outline why they are deserving of this Award.
 
Please provide up to THREE (max) brief testimonials to support your nomination.
 
Where applicable, please include additional relevant support material embedded within your online entry - testimonials, research, performance analysis, collateral, screen grabs, pictures etc. (support material does not count towards the 750 words!) - Please note that supplementary information must be integrated within your one entry file for your online entry and not sent as a later online entry or email attachment.

For more information and to access the online entry form to enter this category please click here 

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