Impact Award

Celebrating Innovation in the Exposition Industry

Welcome to the IMPACT Award, an esteemed recognition dedicated to celebrating trailblazers in the exposition industry, as well as modernizations that set new standards for excellence. This award acknowledges individuals, organizations, or collaborative efforts that have pioneered innovations or best practices within the exposition industry. We aim to spotlight creativity, evolution, community engagement, and collaboration, which are the cornerstones of our dynamic industry.

Award Categories:

• Sustainability/ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance)
• Inclusivity/DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
• Emerging Technologies/AI/Digital Transformation
• Give Back/Humanitarian/Social Cause
• Educational/Research
• Advocacy/Economic or Social Impact
• Cross-Industry/Multi-Partner Collaboration
• Attendee or Exhibitor Engagement/Retention
• Launches/Awards (digital or in person)
• Other Strategies/Categories Not Mentioned

Who Is Eligible?

Any member or a member company is eligible to submit their innovation/best practice for consideration. For collaborative entries, at least one participant must be a CAEM member. Nominating Committee members are not eligible to nominate themselves or their organizations.