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SEE YOU IN 2026!

Widely regarded as 'The Oscars' of the global exhibition industry, the EN Awards will return in 2026! Next year's edition will take place in March, at a London Venue

If you haven't managed to get yourself along to one of our editions yet, why not? The EN Awards is a one-night celebration; highlighting and embodying the spirit and talent within our tightly knit organiser community.

In typical EN fashion, the awards this year won't be your bog standard corporate awards event... we're always keen to bring a whole host of activities, entertainment, and competitions to run throughout the evening.

Event Details

18:00 - Guests Arrive & Drinks Reception

19:00 - Call through for Guests to be seated

19:15 - Welcome speech & EN Pioneer Award

19:30 - Dinner Served 

21.15 - Awards start

22.20 - Special Musical Performance TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT

23.00 - Afterparty begins

02.00 - Carriages

 

DRESS CODE: Black Tie

HEADLINE SPONSOR

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ORGANISER CATEGORIES

Celebrating the people and teams behind the UKโ€™s most impactful exhibitions

BEST COMMERCIAL TEAM

Awarded to a commercial team that has driven outstanding revenue growth and strategic partnerships across one or more shows. The winning team will demonstrate innovation, teamwork, and exceptional performance against commercial KPIs.

BEST CONSUMER SHOW

Celebrates a consumer-facing exhibition that delivered strong results, excellent visitor experience, and deep community engagement. The show should demonstrate clear value to both attendees and exhibitors.

Sponsored by

exhibition centre liverpool

BEST CONSUMER SHOW MARKETING CAMPAIGN

For the most creative and results-driven marketing campaign for a consumer show. Entries should demonstrate the use of insights, creative execution, and conversion to visitor attendance.

BEST EVENT DIRECTOR

Honours an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategy, and results across one or more events.

Sponsored by

delaware north

BEST EVENT PARTNERSHIP

This award explores the best event partnerships, recognising organisers and event partnerships that have yielded significant benefits for both parties.

BEST MARKETING TEAM (NEW)

Recognises a marketing team that consistently delivers impactful, creative, and data-driven campaigns across a portfolio. Campaigns should demonstrate ROI and contribute to measurable audience growth.

Sponsored by

asp

BEST NEWCOMER

Rewards a rising star in the industry who has shown exceptional potential, results, and initiative early in their career.

BEST OPERATIONS TEAM

Honours an operations team that consistently delivers seamless events with precision, professionalism, and resilience. Focus is on operational excellence, logistics, contingency planning, and client experience.

BEST ORGANISER MARKETER (NEW)

Recognises a marketer who has made a significant impact on campaign performance, creativity, and audience development.

BEST ORGANISER SALESPERSON

Celebrates a sales professional delivering exceptional results, client growth, and commercial creativity.

BEST TRADE SHOW (Under 5,000sqm)

Recognises a smaller-scale trade exhibition that excels in scale, delivery, and stakeholder value. Entrants must demonstrate consistent growth, innovation, and industry leadership.

BEST TRADE SHOW (5,000-10,000sqm)

Recognises a mid-scale trade exhibition that excels in scale, delivery, and stakeholder value. Entrants must demonstrate consistent growth, innovation, and industry leadership.

Sponsored by

skyline whitespace

BEST TRADE SHOW (Over 10,000sqm)

Recognises a large-scale trade exhibition that excels in scale, delivery, and stakeholder value. Entrants must demonstrate consistent growth, innovation, and industry leadership.

BEST TRADE SHOW MARKETING CAMPAIGN

For the most creative and results-driven marketing campaign for a trade show. Entries should demonstrate the use of insights, creative execution, and conversion to visitor attendance.

CONTENT PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR

Recognises a content programme that significantly enhanced an eventโ€™s value proposition, engaged audiences, and delivered legacy outcomes.

EXHIBITION EXPANSION AWARD (NEW)

Honours a show that has successfully expanded both within its sector and with proven commercial and audience impact.

LEGACY & IMPACT AWARD

Celebrates a show that created significant long-term impact for its industry, community, or audience, beyond commercial return.

SHOW RISING STAR

Recognises a new show that has rapidly gained traction and delivered measurable success. The show must be less than 3 years old (from 2023).

SUPPLIER & VENUE CATEGORIES

Honouring the partners who deliver the foundations of great exhibitions

BEST SUPPLIER TO ORGANISER

Honours a supplier supporting organisers through excellent delivery, innovation, and strategic value.

EXHIBITION VENUE OF THE YEAR

Recognises a venue that consistently delivers exceptional organiser support, facilities, and innovation.

OPEN TO ALL CATEGORIES

Recognising innovation, inclusion, and impact across the entire community

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD

Recognises meaningful progress in inclusive practices, workplace culture, and representation across teams and events.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT AWARD

Rewards measurable, effective sustainability initiatives with demonstrable outcomes and sector leadership.

Sponsored by

bdc

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

Celebrates a company that champions employee wellbeing, progression, and engagement.

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