Five industry stalwarts were given the unenviable task of judging close to 200 EXSA award entries. They are:
- Simon Aubrey: Freelance exhibition and events specialist
- Sean Bailey: 180 Degree Digital
- Lorin Bowin-Peterson: Lorin Bowin Business Events
- Sonya Stoltz Emmett: StrucMAC
- Doug Rix: DK Design
The Green Awards were judges independently by the Event Greening Forum NPO.
And the winners are…
THE CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Each year, the EXSA chairperson chooses one individual to receive this award, for the passion and dedication they have invested into uplifting the industry.
- 2022: Liam Beattie: HOTT3D
- 2023: Kerry-Lee Bester: Brilliant Branding
The EXSA Chairman’s Award recipients for 2022 and 2023
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
EXSA’s Hall of Fame is for individuals who have stood out for their contribution to advancing and improving the industry over the years.
- Chad Botha: Inspire Rentals
- Mike Morris: New World Exhibitions
- Moses Nefale: Scan Display
- Liam Beattie: HOTT3D
- Kerry-Lee Bester: Brilliant Branding
- Jack Smit: Brandex
The EXSA Hall of Fame inductees
2022 AWARD WINNERS
Custom built exhibition stands:
- 12 m² & under: 1UP (client: Babor, show: AMACSA)
- 12-24 m²: The Exhibitionist (client: CrowdStrike, show: ITWEB Security)
- 25-50 m²: Brilliant Branding (client: Drizit, show: Electra Mining)
- 51-100 m²: Umtunzi (client: Moscow, show: IATF)
- 101-200 m²: Brilliant Branding (client: Spec Cast, show: Electra Mining)
- 200 m² and larger: Umtunzi (client: Mulotec, show: Electra Mining)
- Pavillion: Garona (client: Afrox, show: Electra Mining)
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- 1UP: 2022 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 12 m² & under
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- The Exhibitionist: 2022 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 12-24 m²
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- Brilliant Branding: 2022 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 25-50 m²
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- Umtunzi: 2022 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 51-100 m²
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- Brilliant Branding: 2022 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 101-200 m² and larger
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- Umtunzi: 2022 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 200 m² and larger
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- Garona: 2022 Custom Built Pavillion
Best event:
- Small event, up to 100 attendees: Brandex (client: Africori, event: Umlando Music Video)
- Large event, over 350 attendees: Scan Display (client & show: Investing in African Mining Indaba)
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- Brandex: Best Small Event
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- Scan Display: Best Large Event
2023 AWARD WINNERS
Custom built exhibition stands:
- 12 m² & under: The Exhibitionist (client: CrowdStrike, show: ITWEB Security)
- 12-24 m²: HOTT3D (client: Khusela Energies, show: Windaba)
- 25-50 m²: HOTT3D (client: OADC, show: Africa Tech Festival)
- 51-100 m²: 1UP (client: Alstrom, show: Africa Rail)
- 101-200 m²: Happinest (client: Disney+ Africa, show: Comic Con)
- 200 m² and larger: Brilliant Branding (client: Landocor, show: SASOP Congress)
- 200 m² and larger: jane&paul (client: Hyve Events, show: Africa Oil Week)
- Pavillion: Expo Guys (client: Dega Expo Team – Germany, show: Africa Rail)
- Outdoor: Brilliant Branding (client: DP World Hospitality Marquee, show: Nedbank Golf Challenge)
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- The Exhibitionist: 2023 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 12 m² & under
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- HOTT3D: 2023 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 12-24 m²
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- 1UP: 2023 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 51-100 m²
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- Brilliant Branding: 2023 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 200 m² & larger
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- jane&paul: 2023 Custom Built Exhibition Stand 200 m² & larger
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- Expo Guys: 2023 Custom Built Pavillion
Best event:
- Small event, up to 100 attendees: The Exhibitionist (client: Private Investors, event: Private Investors Dinner)
- Medium event, 101-350 attendees: Garona (client: Festo, event: Automation Expo)
- Large event, over 350 attendees: Brandex (client: Spar, show: Sales Conference)
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- The Exhibitionist: Best Small Event
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- Garona: Best Medium Event
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- Brandex: Best Large Event
Green Awards:
- Best Green Event: Chat’r Xperience (client: Exxaro, event: Exxaro Sustainability Summit 2023)
- Best Green Exhibition stand: Brilliant Branding (client: Landocor, event: SASOP Congress)
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- Chat’s Xperience: 2023 Best Green Event
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- Brilliant Branding: 2023 Best Green Exhibition Stand
MEMBER AWARDS
These awards are voted for by EXSA members:
- Best AV and Production 2022 & 2023: Brandex
- Best Logistics Company 2022 & 2023: Exhibition Freighting GSM
- Best Full-Service Contractor 2022: GL Events
- Bes Full-Service Contractor 2023: Scan Display
- Best Venue 2022: CTICC
- Best Venue 2023: Joburg Expo Centre
- Best Organiser 2022 & 2023: Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery
- Best Event/Expo 2022: Electra Mining
- Best Event/Expo 2023: Securex
- Best Suppliers 2022: Octanorm & Inspire Rentals
- Best Suppliers 2022: Barmotion & Urban Tonic
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- Brandex: Best AV and Production 2022 & 2023
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- Exhibition Freighting GSM: Best Logistics Company 2022 & 2023
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- GL Events: Full-Service Contractor 2022
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- Scan Display: Full-Service Contractor 2023
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- Joburg Expo Centre: Best Venue 2023
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- Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery: Best Organiser 2022 & 2023
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- Electra Mining: Best Event/Expo 2022
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- Securex: Best Event/Expo 2023.
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- Inspire Rentals: Best Supplier 2022
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- Octanorm: Best Supplier 2022
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- Urban Tonic: Best Supplier 2023
ASSOCIATION AWARDS
This new award goes to an exhibition or event where EXSA collaborated on the show and worked with the various aspects of that show or expo. It will be a yearly award and will go to all the parties involved.
Association Award for the Best Collaboration Large Event/Exhibition: Music and Lifestyle Expo 2023
- Organiser: Synergy Business Events
- Infrastucture: Garona, Two Way Exhibitions & Events & Scan Display
- Audio Visual: Brandex
- Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Music and Lifestyle Expo 2023: Best Collaboration Large Event/Exhibition
Association Award for the Best Collaboration Large Event/Exhibition: ProPak 2023
- Organiser: Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery
- Infrastructure: GL Events
- Health & Safety: Lodge Security
- Cleaning Services: ZF Cleaning Services
- Logistics: Exhibition Freighting GSM
- Venue: CTICC
- Registration: Tixsa
ProPak 2023: Best Collaboration Large Event/Exhibition
EVENT & EXHIBITION OF THE YEAR 2022
- Event of the Year: Brandex (client: Africori, event: Umlando Music Video)
- Exhibition of the Year 2022: Brilliant Branding (client: Drizit, exhibition: Electra Mining)
EVENT & EXHIBITION OF THE YEAR 2023
- Event of the Year: Garona (client: Festo, event: Automation Expo)
- Exhibition of the Year: HOTT3D (client: OADC, exhibition: Africa Tech Festival)
Photo credit: Orange Orbit
Thank you to EXSA’s Conference and Award sponsors: Urban Tonic, Technology Partners, SSQ, Orange Orbit, HOTT3D, GL Events, Exhibition Freighting GSM, Barmotion, DKD, 1UP, The Exhibitionist, Brilliant Branding, Garona, Re Sound Event Solutions, 3-2-1 Systems, and African Graphix.
