Is your business involved in creating, hosting or running live events? If so, the Event Awards 2009 are aimed at you.
Hosted by the recently re-launched Event magazine, the awards celebrate accomplishment in ‘experiential, creative and live events’.
The deadline for entries is 21st May 2009 and applications must refer to work undertaken between 10th May 2008 and 8th May 2009.
The categories for this year have been altered slightly to reach exhibition organisers, in-house event teams, venues and production companies.
There are 25 categories available:
- Showcase Award
- Exhibition Organiser of the Year
- Brand Experience Agency of the Year
- Creative Event Agency of the Year
- Event Supplier of the Year
- Entertainment Agency of the Year
- Caterer of the Year
- Best International Exhibition, Brand Experience or Creative Event
- Best Consumer Exhibition
- Best Trade Exhibition
- Exhibition Feature Area
- Exhibition Stand
- Best Launch Exhibition
- Creative Event of the Year
- Creative Event Space of the Year
- Exhibition Venue of the Year
- Brand Experience Venue of the Year
- Best Conference
- Best Public or Outdoor Event
- Best Brand Experience Event
- Best Brand Activity at Festival or Public Event
- Best PR Event or Stunt
- The Green Award
- Venue In-House Team of the Year
- Grand Prix (not open for direct entry)
The cost per entry varies depending on the status of your business. The standard rate is £140 + VAT but certain association members will be charged £125 + VAT, while charitable organisations will pay just £90 + VAT.
For further information, visit the Event Awards 2009.
