IAEE Awards Submission

The IAEE Awards Program is designed to recognize those professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the exhibitions and events industry. This is your chance to recognize an individual who has forged new ground within IAEE and/or the exhibitions and events industry. Nominate someone who has dedicated his/her career to the exhibition and event industry, has attained outstanding achievement and/or has contributed significantly to the profession.

Once nominations have been received, the IAEE Awards Committee and IAEE Board of Directors will make their final selections based on merit.

General Guidelines

 

  • In order to be eligible for an IAEE award, both the nominator and nominee must be active IAEE members or currently employed by an IAEE member company in good standing.
  • Self-nomination is only permitted in these categories: Innovative Business Solutions Award and Outstanding Marketing & Sales Award.
  • The IAEE Board of Directors must approve all award recommendations of the Committee.
  • Awards Committee members are not eligible for awards during their active term on the task force.
  • Members of the IAEE Board of Directors are not eligible for awards during their active term on the board.
  • Awards may be bestowed posthumously in all categories except Emerging Leader of the Year, Innovative Business Solution, International Excellence, and Outstanding Marketing & Sales.
  • Nominations submitted without supporting documentation will not be eligible for consideration.

NOTE: The International Excellence has a separate deadline of 15 March 2026. All other awards must be submitted by 31 July 2026.

ATTENTION NOMINATORS: You may only submit ONE AWARD per form.

REVIEW AWARD CRITERIA HERE BEFORE FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW.

Nominator Information

Have you confirmed that the nominee is an IAEE member?

How to check IAEE member status: Visit the IAEE Member Dashboard at members.iaee.com and login with your IAEE member login. Go to Directories, and click on "Member Directory" or "Organization Directory."

Nominee Information

Instructions for Submitting a Nomination

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A NOMINATION:
Candidates are considered based on how well they meet the criteria listed for the award category (this information is listed on each award category's page) as well as additional contributions that go beyond those criteria. This is your opportunity to show the IAEE Awards Committee and Board of Directors how your nominee has gone above and beyond the call of duty to merit recognition for their outstanding achievement.

HINT: The more specific you are about how your nominee meets the criteria for the award category you are submitting, the higher their chances of winning!

  • Attach a PDF file that explains in detail how your candidate meets/exceeds the award criteria. Note that all information must be included in the PDF, no additional attachments will be accepted. Your nomination may include, but is not limited to: A detailed description of the candidate's contributions/achievements or case study presentation.
  • Letters of support from fellow IAEE members/colleagues/customers.
  • Photos that are embedded into the PDF (please make sure they are large enough to be seen clearly).
  • Direct links to videos that support your nomination.
  • Any other details that supports your nomination, as long as they are included in the PDF.

For any awards related questions, including questions about this form, contact Mary Tucker at mtucker@iaee.com.