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News Release from: AEO | Subject: AEO Excellence Awards
Edited by the Marketingservicestalk Editorial
Team on 09 April 2008
AEO Excellence Awards publish 2008
shortlist
CMP Information, Melville and Earls Court and Olympia Group take the spotlight in the AEO Excellence Awards 2008 shortlist.
Of the 41 shortlisted companies, three are leading the charge CMP Information notches up an incredible 12 shortlisted entries, while Melville is named six times and ECandO Venues has four nominations
This article was originally published on Marketingservicestalk on 27 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The 2008 AEO Excellence Awards, launched by the Association of Event Organisers, will be hosted by ECandO Venues, in Earl's Court 2, on 4 June next year.
ExCeL London, the British Marine Federation, Stanco/Opex and Delaware North for Wembley Stadium also make multiple appearances in the shortlist.
The judging panel of representatives from across the industry gathered on Wednesday 2 April to review the entries and decide who will take the prizes at the awards ceremony on 4 June at Earls Court 2.
There were a number of new categories, and several others had been refreshed, all of which led to an increase in the overall number of entries this year.
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"Many of the judges commented on how much they enjoyed the judging process," said AEO Director Hilary Lawson.
"The panel takes their responsibility very seriously and the judging provoked much debate this year.
"Congratulations to all those shortlisted, the competition was fierce and all the nominated entries have done really well".
The full shortlist for the 2008 AEO Excellence Awards is as follows.
Best Consumer Show Over 2000m2: Collins Stewart London Boat Show, National Boat Shows; Southampton Boat Show, National Boat Shows; Taste of London, Brand Events.
Best Event - Non Exhibition, sponsored by Portland Spa: BT Global Services Sales Kick-Off, George P Johnson; CCF European Call Centre Awards, CMPi; Music Week awards, CMPi; Ocean Odyssey, Comtec Presentations; Stars in Our Eyes - produced for Lloyds TSB, Conference Connections; The National Business Awards, CMPi; The Publican Awards, CMPi.
Best Launch Show, sponsored by ECandO Venues: Collections, Clarion Events; ifsec india, CMPi; P-MEC India, CMPi; Primary Care Live, HCC; World Future Energy Summit, Turret Middle East.
Best Show Under 2000m2, sponsored by Clintons Solicitors: Caffe Culture, Upper Street Events; RESI, CMPi; The Baby Show in association with Bounty, sponsored by Volvo, Clarion Events; WINE+, Fresh RM.
Best Trade Show Over 2000m2: Broadcast LIVE and VideoForum (BLVF), EMAP and VCM Events; IFSEC, CMPi International; Confex, CMPi; Pure, Emap TPS; Summer Fair London, Emap TPS.
Equipment Supplier of the Year, sponsored by Straco International: Arena Structures; Aztec; Melville Floorcoverings; Stanco Exhibitions, a member of the Opex Group - Floorcovering Division.
Exhibition Logistics Provider of the Year: Agility Fairs and Events Logistics; CEVA Showfreight; International Lifting and Shipping; Melville Logistics; Schenker Fairs and Exhibitions UK.
Marketing Campaign of the Year, sponsored by ASP: Crufts, The Kennel Club; International Confex, Davies Tanner for CMPi; Labelexpo Europe, Tarsus Group; MPH, Clarion Events; Technology For Marketing and Advertising, CMPi.
Service Supplier of the Year, sponsored by DMG WorldMedia (UK): Expo-Systems, a member of the Opex Group; Melville Electrical; pfj; Select Services International; Stanco Exhibitions, a member of the Opex Group - Electrical Division.
Shell Scheme Provider of the Year, sponsored by Event Magazine: Melville Standfitting; Stanco Exhibitions, a member of the Opex Group.
Stand Design and Build Supplier of the Year, sponsored by Woodgates and Partners: 4D Design and Display; BMB; Frameworks, Stanco Exhibitions, a member of the Opex Group.
Sustainable Initiative of the Year, sponsored by Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre: BS 8901, ECandO Venues; Environmental Charter, Melville Exhibition and Event Services; IS014001, Nimlok; Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), ExCeL London; Working Buildings Week, CMPi.
Unsung Hero, sponsored by Event Assured: Alan "Rocky" Hewitt, Melville Exhibition and Event Services; Jenni Green, Operations Manager, Showlite; Lynda Waterhouse, Customer Service Representative, Event Management Communication; Neil Davis, Head of Events, ECandO Venues; Ron Coverdale, Senior Site Manager, Camden Exhibition Services; Tony Hawkins, Security and Traffic Manager, ECandO Venues.
Venue of the Year, sponsored by Confex Group: Business Design Centre; Emirates Stadium; ExCeL London; RAI Live!; The O2 arena; Wembley Stadium.
Venue Team of the Year, sponsored by CMPi: Business Design Centre - Services Department; ExCeL London - Guest Services; Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre; The Brewery, by ECandO Venues; The Magic Circle Headquarters - Marketing and Sales; Wembley Stadium - Delaware North Sales and Co-ordination.
The winners of the 2008 AEO Excellence Awards will be announced on 4 June, hosted by ECandO Venues in Earls Court 2.
The glittering awards ceremony will be made all the more special by the venue's central location, award-winning customer service, great transport links and illustrious event experience - which includes hosting the world-renowned BRIT Awards.
Some sponsorship packages are also still available.
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