2019 TSNN Awards Fastest-growing Shows Unveiled for Dallas Celebration
June 10, 2019
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Trade Show News Network will hold its prestigious and original TSNN Awards program, which honors the top fastest-growing shows in attendance and net square footage Nov. 15-17 in Dallas.
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 2016-2018 in attendance and net square footage,” said Tarsus US EVP, Business Development, Rachel Wimberly.
She added, “We are really excited to fete all of the winners for an incredible three-day weekend celebration of the 2019 TSNN Awards in the great city of Dallas!”
During the celebration, 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 honored during the TSNN Awards Gala, along with the overall fastest-growing show in each category.
The top 25 winners in net square growth from 2016 to 2018 cover a wide range of industries, such as bridal, Indian gaming and car wash.
The top 25 winners in overall attendance growth from 2016 to 2018 also are a diverse mix of industries, including amusement parks, baseball and boatbuilders.
The 2019 TSNN Awards event highlights include an opening night reception at the artsy and eclectic hangout - The Backyard.
The next day will feature the TSNN Awards Conference at the beautiful Belo Mansion, as well as a breakfast and lunch with a high-level keynote.
The gala awards evening, which will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, will celebrate the 50 fastest-growing shows in attendance and net square footage, as well as a special “Industry Icon Award” honoree and TSNN’s “Best of Show” awards, celebrating shows that are creating engagement on their showfloors in creative ways.
The brunch will take place at the incredibly unique Dallas Mavericks E-gaming Hub, where attendees will learn first-hand about the E-gaming craze and how it impacts the events industry.
In addition, The Expo Group’s “Show Manager of the Year Awards” will be held during the 2019 TSNN Awards and will honor five show managers from different-sized shows in the industry.
The TSNN Awards is proud to be partnered with awards co-founder The Expo Group and has 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 2019 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 Net Square Footage
KeHe Summer Show
EMS World Expo
American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2018
Techtextil North America – Atlanta
MJBizCon Vegas
WE Annual Conference
RAPID + TCT
AFCEA/US Naval Institute Western Conference & Exposition
Abilities Expo Houston
ICSC New York National Deal Making Conference
OFC: Optical Fiber Communications Conference & Exhibition
The ASSEMBLY Show
ASRM Scientific Session and Expo
Air, Space & Cyber Conference
Atlanta Apparel® April
PDC Summit
Aviation Week Network's MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition
AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
VOW: New World of Bridal
International Powder & Bulk Solids
International Woodworking Fair (IWF)
National Black MBA Association Annual Conference & Expo
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
ICAST (International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades)
The Car Wash Show
Top 25 Fastest-growing Shows in Attendance
IPC APEX EXPO
ITS America Annual Meeting
MODEX 2018
Baseball Trade Show
NAFA 2018 Institute & Expo
Amusement Expo International
American International Motorcycle Expo
NIGP Annual Forum and Products Expo
IBEX, The International Boatbuilders' Exhibition & Conference
HAI HELI-EXPO
Fire-Rescue International
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo
IFT18
ISC West - International Security Conference West
NAHB International Builders' Show
The International Surface Event: SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo
BookExpo
The Work Truck Show
International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Expo - AHR Expo
BIO International Convention
JLC LIVE New England
OFC: Optical Fiber Communications Conference & Exhibition
SupplySide West
InfoComm
Seatrade Cruise Global
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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.
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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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