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Projects may be entered in multiple categories, but each category submission will require an additional fee.

Best of 40 Years (40th Anniversary Special Category): The best trade show exhibit designs from the past 40 years (stands debuting on or after June 1, 1986). Previous Exhibit Design Awards winners are eligible and encouraged to enter.
Before and After – Exhibit refurbishment projects, showing before and after views. More than 50 percent of before exhibit must be reused in after project.
Conceptual Design – Any stand design that has never been constructed/realized. The design's primary purpose must be that of a trade show exhibit. Each design must be capable of being constructed; that is, it can't break the laws of physics. Plus, entries must include feasible ballpark budgets.
Double-Deck Exhibits
Excellent Elements/Applications – Innovative elements or materials that are part of a larger exhibit. Submit only one element per entry. While not subcategories, the following types of elements are eligible:
  • Components: Examples include a stairway, lounge, reception desk, product display, light fixture, conference room, ceiling, etc.
  • Graphics: Graphics design for the entire exhibit, and/or individual applications or purposes, such as info graphics, way-finding systems, product-display graphics, overhead-signage design, etc.
  • Materials: Innovative use of materials, including everything from the way in which the material is used to the choice of material itself.
  • Product/Service Demonstration: In-booth product- or service-demo stations, kiosks, displays, etc.
  • Technology: Innovative and effective use of technology or technological components.
Experiential Exhibits – Exhibits that create a specific mood, atmosphere, and experience for attendees.
Green Exhibits – Structures that reduce the negative impact on the environment, as realized through sustainability, eco-friendly or recycled materials, and/or a reduction of energy consumption.
In-Line Exhibits
Interactive Exhibits – Exhibits crafted to entice visitors to actively engage with the structure or a major component of the design. Compared to the Experiential category, here attendees have a physical, hands-on interaction via technology, handles/gears, product activations, etc.
International Exhibit – Exhibits launched at trade shows outside the United States.
Island Exhibits
Lighting Design – Lighting design for the entire exhibit.
Peninsula Exhibits
Self-Promotion – Exhibits that promote exhibit designers, producers, or manufacturers.
Small Booth – Exhibits 200 square feet or less.
Small Budget – Exhibits designed and built for less than $75 per square foot. Specific budgets are required.
Use of Storytelling – Exhibits designed to tell the story of a product, users, brand, etc.


Exhibit Information
Debut Show Name (spell out acronyms) (For Best Conceptual Design, input a possible show where this exhibit might debut.)


Debut Year


Budget Range (Required)
(design and fabrication in U.S. dollars – required) (Estimate costs for Best Conceptual Designs.)
Round up your budget to the nearest $1,000 and select one of the following:

Exhibit Dimensions
by Feet

Specific Budget (design and fabrication in U.S. dollars) (optional)
(The specific budget is not required, but if provided, it must fall within the designated range.)


Photo Credit (company name)


Entrant Information
First Name
 Last Name
Company
Street Address
City
 State                                     Zip
Country
Phone
 Email
Social-media accounts for tagging in congratulatory posts
(LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram handles)
Design Firm Information
Contact's First Name
 Contact's Last Name
Design Firm (Company Name)
Phone
 Email
Social-media accounts for tagging in congratulatory posts
(LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram handles)
Fabricator Information

(For Best Conceptual Design entries, simply copy the design firm's info.)
Contact's First Name
 Contact's Last Name
Fabricator (Company Name)
Phone
 Email
Social-media accounts for tagging in congratulatory posts
(LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram handles)
Client Information
(For Best Conceptual Design entries, use the entrant's info in these fields.)
Client's First Name
 Client's Last Name
Client's Company
Phone
 Email
Social-media accounts for tagging in congratulatory posts
(LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram handles)
Payment Information
Total: $195.00

I understand that by entering the Exhibit Design Awards, entrants grant permission to reproduce the materials and information entered in any magazine, book, promotional material, or online format produced by Exhibitor Group, and to display all materials and information at EXHIBITORLIVE.
I also understand that entries submitted without all requirements will not be considered and related entry fees will not be refunded.

Notice

Entries submitted without all requirements will not be considered, and entry fees will not be refunded.

To be eligible for the pricing indicated, all entry requirements (including visuals submitted via Dropbox) must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on or before each deadline. No entries (nor DropBox materials) will be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on June 19, 2026.

Pending judges' scores, winners may not be selected in all categories.

By entering the Exhibit Design Awards, entrants grant permission to reproduce the materials and information entered in any magazine, book, promotional material, or online format produced by Exhibitor Group, and to display all materials and information at any EXHIBITORLIVE-related event. Failure to provide an interview or significant discrepancies between the entry and information provided after judging could result in forfeiture of the award.

EXHIBITOR reserves the right to disband the awards program if the quantity of entries affects the viability and integrity of the program. If this happens, applicable entry fees will be refunded.

Once you fill out an online form, your payment will be processed and no refunds will be given regardless of your ability to supply additional entry requirements.

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