2018 TSNN Awards Fastest-growing Shows Unveiled
April 23, 2018
For the ninth year in row, Trade Show News Network will hold its prestigious and original TSNN Awards program that honors the top fastest-growing shows in attendance and net square footage Aug. 10-12 in Louisville, Ky.
The list of 50 shows that will be feted during the three-day, celebration-filled event can be found listed below and also HERE.
“The Top 50 fastest-growing show winners were chosen by their show’s growth rate between 2015-2017 in attendance and net square footage,” said Tarsus Media President Rachel Wimberly.
She added, “We are really excited to fete all of the winners for an incredible three-day weekend celebration of the 2018 TSNN Awards in the great city of Louisville!”
During the celebration in Louisville, the top association and for-profit fastest-growing shows in net square footage and top association and for-profit fastest-growing shows in attendance will be celebrated during the TSNN Awards Gala, along with the overall fastest-growing show in each category.
The top 25 winners in net square growth from 2015 to 2017 cover a wide range of industries, such as electronics, cosmetics and car washes.
The top 25 winners in overall attendance growth from 2015 to 2017 also are a diverse mix of industries, including cattle, fire rescue and solar power.
The 2018 TSNN Awards event highlights include an opening night reception at the newly opened Old Forester Distillery in the world-famous Whiskey Row.
The next day will be the TSNN Awards Conference at the also newly renovated and reopened Kentucky International Convention Center, as well as a breakfast and lunch with a high-level keynote.
The gala awards evening, which will be held at the Marriott Louisville Downtown, will celebrate the 50 fastest-growing shows in attendance and net square footage, as well as a special “Industry Icon Award” honoree, TSNN’s Best of Tech Innovation Award (sponsored by GES) and TSNN’s “Best of Show” awards, celebrating shows that are creating engagement on their showfloors in creative ways.
In addition, The Expo Group’s “Show Manager of the Year Awards” will be held during the 2018 TSNN Awards and will honor five show managers from different-sized shows in the industry. Nominations currently are open HERE.
The TSNN Awards is proud to be partnered with awards co-founder The Expo Group and have an incredible group of sponsors already on tap HERE.
For more information on the TSNN Awards, please visit the asp designed web site - www.T-awards.com.
For sponsorship information on the 2018 TSNN Awards, please contact John Rice, head of TSNN sales and development, (617) 201 7088 jrice@tsnn.com.
Registration for the awards is limited to winners, their guests and sponsor suppliers.
Please contact John Rice for more information on signing up as a supplier attendee.
Here are the winning shows:
Top 25 Fastest-growing Shows in Attendance
103rd RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting
AHRMM 17
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2017
ASIS International
ATA Trade Show (Archery Trade Association)
Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show
CPhI North America & InformEx
Cultivate
EMS World Expo
FASHION COTERIE - Feb.
Fire-Rescue International
Halloween & Party Expo
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017
ICAST (International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades)
InfoComm International
International Roofing Expo
MJBizCon
National Black MBA Association Annual Conference & Expo
National Retail Federation’s Annual Convention & Expo – Retail’s BIG Show
NCEA Convention & Expo (National Catholic Educational Association)
Sensors Expo & Conference
Solar Power International
The Work Truck Show
TNNA Winter Trade Show
Top 25 Fastest-growing Shows in Net Square Footage
American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition
AmericasMart® February Atlanta Apparel®
ASH Annual Meeting and Exhibition
BIOMEDevice Boston, Design & Manufacturing New England, Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Boston
Boutique Design New York (BDNY)
CES
Commercial UAV Expo Americas
Cosmoprof North America
CPhI North America & InformEx
DistribuTECH Conference & Exhibition
ICSC Western Conference & Deal Making
International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
KeHE Summer Selling Show
LightShow West
MJBizCon
NAHB International Builders' Show
NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits
OFC: Optical Fiber Communications Conference & Exhibition
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America
SuperZoo
SupplySide West
The ASSEMBLY Show
The Car Wash Show
Valve World Americas Expo & Conference
WWETT (Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show)
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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