Awards

Chapter of the Year Award

On November 29 at the EDPA President’s Gala and Awards Dinner, EDPA awarded its first annual Chapter of the Year Award. This award recognizes the Chapter that demonstrates outstanding accomplishments on a local level. The award is based on eight categories including membership, promotions, and programs.

EDDIE Award

The EDDIE recognizes how well you, the exhibit builder and industry supplier, promote your company to exhibitors and others in the industry. Show off your best self-promotions, in direct mail, advertising, exhibits, in single media, multiple media and international. EDPA members and non-members can participate. Visit www.edpa.com/awards_eddie.html.

Hazel Hays Award

As the highest honor bestowed by our organization, the Hazel Hays Award is respected throughout the industry. Nomination criteria include significant contributions to the knowledge and literature of the exhibit industry; the design or invention of material, equipment process or technical services within the exhibit industry; or influenced the trade show industry. EDPA members and non-members can participate. Visit www.edpa.com/awards_hazelhays.html for a nomination form.

Ambassador Award

The Ambassador Award acknowledges an EDPA member who has made an outstanding contribution to our organization and the industry. For example, someone who has worked diligently to enroll new EDPA members has contributed inordinate personal time to serving EDPA, or whose work ethic reflects high standards on EDPA or our industry. Only EDPA Members can participate. Visit www.edpa.com/awards_ambassador.html for an official entry form.

Designer Of The Year Award

The Designer Of The Year Award acknowledges a designer who works diligently to enhance the professional standards of exhibit designers. They contribute their talents, creativity, and personal time to bring innovation to exhibit design. As well as, championed causes and are viewed as a leader by their peers. EDPA Members, non-members or recently retired designers can participate. Visit www.edpa.com/awards_designeroftheyear.html for a nomination form.