Cleveland Chosen as Host City for the 5th Annual 2014 TSNN Awards: Celebrating Trade Show Excellence
March 18, 2014
Trade Show News Network is pleased to announce Cleveland has been chosen as the host city for the 5th Annual 2014 TSNN Awards: Celebrating Trade Show Excellence.
More than 50 show organizers from the fastest-growing events in the United States will be feted during the three-day weekend event Nov. 14-16 (www.T-awards.com).
“We are very excited to bring the 2014 TSNN Awards to Cleveland,” said TSNN President Rachel Wimberly. “We have no doubt that the award winners will be very impressed with everything the city has to offer as a high-value trade show destination.”
Cleveland has plenty to show off, and is the perfect choice for this year’s event, with a duo of new venues – the Cleveland Convention Center and the Global Center for Health Innovation - as well as the International Exposition Center (I-X Center).
“With $2.7 billion in meetings-related infrastructure development including a new convention center and more than a 55-percent increase in Downtown hotel rooms, Cleveland is excited to host the 2014 TSNN Awards,” said Mike Burns, senior vice president of convention sales and services at Positively Cleveland.
He added, “Hosting more than 50 of North America’s most successful and powerful trade show managers and leadership is beneficial to Northeast Ohio and a great opportunity to showcase the 1 million square foot International Exposition (I-X) Center, the new Global Center for Health Innovation and Cleveland Convention Center, along with our region’s hotels, attractions, restaurants, and other venues.”
The weekend will kick off with an opening reception, followed by a Saturday conference featuring the “State of the Industry” panel and a special lunch keynote.
That evening, the awards gala will be held at the Global Center for Health Innovation during which the top fastest-growing shows for attendance and net square footage will be named, the “Best of Show” will be revealed and the “Industry Icon” will be honored.
The TSNN Awards’ founding sponsor, The Expo Group, also will honor five show organizers from different-sized events for the Show Manager of the Year (SMOTY) Awards.
"Cleveland has great leaders who recognize the value of hosting innovative show managers," said The Expo Group President and CEO Ray Pekowski. "It is an exciting time to be in this business and be part of the TSNN Awards. This will be a great setting to honor The Expo Group Show Manager of the Year award winners for 2014. We are looking forward to receiving all the nominations."
The final day will feature a Sunday Brunch at the I-X Center during the Fabulous Food Show, where there will be plenty of surprises at the event filled with amazing food and celebrity chefs.
This weekend-long celebration is where the best and the brightest in the business will gather to network, connect and celebrate working in an industry like no other – and acknowledging and embracing the success that they have mutually achieved.
TSNN is proud to have several new and returning sponsors for the 2014 TSNN Awards, including Host City Sponsor: Positively Cleveland; Founding Sponsor: The Expo Group; Hotel Sponsors: Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, The Westin Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center; Venue Sponsors: International Exposition Center (I-X Center), Global Center for Health Innovation; Presenting Sponsors; Wyndham Jade and Ungerboeck Software International; Gold Sponsors: ASP, Experient, Travel Planners, Map Your Show; Silver Sponsors: Expocad, Convention Data Services, a2z, Inc., EPIC Registration, Core-Apps, OnPeak, HelmsBriscoe; Media Sponsors: H+A International, Industry Connect, The Photo Group.
For sponsorship information, please contact John Rice, jrice@tsnn.com (617) 207-7088.
For information about the TSNN Awards, please visit www.T-awards.com.
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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