The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) is excited to reveal the shortlist for its 2024 ESSA Awards.
Since 2017, the awards have celebrated remarkable contributions within the sector, acknowledging excellence across various disciplines that collectively make a thriving events industry.
A panel of 27 industry experts meticulously reviewed each nomination across 14 categories before finalising the shortlist. The winners will be honoured at ESSA's Dinner & Awards ceremony, taking place at Warwick Conferences, University of Warwick, Coventry, on 5 December 2024. This prestigious event will be held in partnership with headline sponsors Abraxys Global and beMatrix.ESSA Awards 2024 shortlist in full:
ESSA Young Person Award - Sponsored by Happy Projects
Charlotte Eaglesham
Ella Haynes Emily Holloway
Holly Green
Jack Logan
James Pearson
Jay Thorne
Jessica Beer
Lauren Walters
Shannon Watson
Sophie Bestford
ESSA Member Company Award - Sponsored by Beechwood Event Flooring
Attend2IT
Aztec Event Services
beMatrix (UK) Ltd
Expocast
Full Circle Events & Exhibitions
GES UK & Europe
Immersive AV
Versatile Venues
ESSA Unsung Hero - Sponsored by InEvexco
Andrew Kennedy
Dan O’Connell
Jamie-Lee Hunt
Keith Trotter
Mandy Rogers
Matthew Limb
Natalie Evans
Best Organiser - Sponsored by Kuehne + Nagel
Clarion
Hyve
Informa Markets
Nineteen Events
Best Venue - Sponsored by GES
ACC Liverpool
Business Design Centre (BDC)
Manchester Central
Olympia London
Sustainability - Sponsored by Abraxys Sustainable
BeMatrix (UK) Ltd
DB Pixelhouse Ltd
Full Circle Events & Exhibitions
GES UK & Europe
Moss UK Ltd
Solutions2
Spiro – Part of the GES Collective
Tecna UK
The Sustainable Events Company
Whitespace Group
Print: Delivering Exceptional Service and Products
Babyolive Photography
Insite Graphics
Psycho Peacock
AV & Production: Delivering Exceptional Service and Products - sponsored by Aluvision NV
Aztec Event Services
DB Pixelhouse Ltd
Immersive AV
Insert Productions
JacobsMassey
Production Concepts Ltd
PSP Exhibitions
Silent Seminars
Logistics: Delivering Exceptional Service and Products
DSV Solutions (Fairs & Events) Ltd
Exhibit 3Sixty
Kuehne+Nagel
More Events Logistics
Versatile Venues
Full-Service Contractor: Delivering Exceptional Service and Products - Sponsored by Production Concept
Elevations Exhibition & Design
Full Circle Events & Exhibitions
Showlite - Farnborough Airshow
Showlite - Seawork
Showlite - UK Food & Drink
Skala Contracts Ltd
Tecna UK
Best Stand Build: Delivering Exceptional Service (under 10 sqm) - Sponsored by JLG Power Towers
ESM
Exhibit 3Sixty
Full Circle Events & Exhibitions
Best Stand Build: Delivering Exceptional Service (under 30 sqm) - Sponsored by PSP Exhibitions
Clintos Exhibition Services
Eventa LTD
Nimlok
Tecna UK
Tidal Exhibitions Ltd
Best Stand Build: DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE (over 30 sqm) - Sponsored by JLG Power Towers
ESM
Eventa Ltd
Exhibit 3Sixty
Full Circle Events & Exhibitions
Nimlok Ltd
Skala Contracts
Smart Display & Exhibitions - Bilstein
Smart Display & Exhibitions - Utopia
Solutions2
Tecna UK
Tecna UK - Amazon UK
Zero 1 Exhibitions
ESSA Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award 2023
Sponsored by BeMatrix UK
The winner of this award will be announced on the night.
ESSA director Andrew Harrison said: “This year, we seen a record number of entries reflecting a strong ambition amongst individuals and companies to continually strive for excellence. Leading the way, setting outstanding examples and consistently raising the bar epitomises what we aim to achieve for our members. It’s wonderful to see such consistent year-on-year improvements and better ways of working across our industry - a clear testament to cohesive leadership which serves as an inspiration to all in the sector.”
Reserve your place at the daytime conference and evening dinner and awards. Full ESSA members will receive two complimentary tickets for the ESSA Conference, Dinner and Awards. Additional tickets start from £90 plus VAT.
