The shortlist for the EN Awards’ new Covid-19 categories have been revealed. The new categories, which sit alongside the traditional line-up, were announced to recognise the achievements of the industry during lockdown and include online events, fundraising initiatives and supplier and venue safety products and plans.
Martin Fullard, EN's editorial director, said that the industry has not stood by in 2020, despite being totally shut down since the onset of the pandemic: He noted: “How the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the exhibitions industry is becoming a well-worn path. There isn’t an organisation in the land which has not felt the effects, although some have suffered more than others. Yet despite this, there have been some inspiring instances.
“We have seen organisers and suppliers rally their networks, be it through fund raising initiatives, product plans or online events that have brought people and ideas together. The industry has demonstrated resilience, even in the extreme absence of clarity, and we should recognise that.”
The delayed event is scheduled to take place at Evolution London, 5 February. Tickets to the event can be purchased here.
You can view the full shortlist, including the new Covid-19 categories listed below, here.
Pictured: EN Awards 2019
EN Awards Covid-19 shortlist
Best Virtual Event (one off or series)
Accountex Virtual Summit – Diversified Communications
Hybrid Event Demonstrations – PRISM - by Collaborate Global
Farnborough International Airshow Connect – Farnborough International
Homebuilding & Renovating Summer Virtual Show – Future Plc
Planet IMEX – IMEX Group
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress (CPC 2020 Live!) Virtual event – CloserStill Media
The Digital Running Show – Raccoon Events
The Global Boardroom – Financial Times Live
The Virtual Rugby Show – 73 Media
World Retail Congress Connected – Showcase AVI for Assential
Best Covid Lockdown Fundraising Initiative
73 Media - The Virtual Rugby Show
EVCOM
EventWell Pledge
NMA-New Model Army
Raccoon Events Ltd (and friends) – The Indoor Relay
Signify Technology
tfconnect and friends of Namuwongo
Best Event Supplier Safety Product Development
Hire Space – Safer Events
Keystone Event Productions – GelStation
Koelnmesse GmgH - #B-SAFE4business
Potential Group – Nanospike
Twilight Trees – Living Spaces
Venu IQ – SafeWatch
Best Venue Event Safety Plan
Business Design Centre
East of England Arena and Events Centre
Emirates Old Trafford
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
RAI Amsterdam
The Honourable Artillery Company
The NEC
