Awards of Excellence

The CAEM Awards of Excellence program is being relaunched in 2025

Call for Nominations

We are extremely excited to announce the return of the Awards of Excellence program! After a brief pause, we’re back and ready to celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions that continue to shape our industry. This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals, teams, and organizations for their remarkable work and dedication.

The deadline to submit is April 2, 2025

This year’s awards will be presented at our Annual Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick from June 16-18, 2025.

CAEM Hall of Fame – Exposition Category is awarded to a current Exposition Member of CAEM. NOMINATION FORM

CAEM Hall of Fame – Associate Category is awarded to a current Associate Member of CAEM. NOMINATION FORM

Emerging Leader Award – recognizes an individual, relatively new to the industry, who exceeded expectations by doing more than what was asked of them. NOMINATION FORM

Lifetime Achievement Award – recognizes the outstanding achievements and leadership of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the exposition industry over the course of their entire career. NOMINATION FORM

Impact Award – an esteemed recognition dedicated to celebrating trailblazers in the exposition industry, as well as modernizations that set new standards for excellence. NOMINATION FORM

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award is awarded to an expo or associate member who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to CAEM. NOMINATION FORM

Why Nominate?

The Awards of Excellence not only celebrate excellence but also help to highlight and inspire the exceptional work that often goes unrecognized. Whether it's a colleague, partner, or an organization, this is the perfect opportunity to shine a light on their efforts and accomplishments.