WINTER CELEBRATION & AWARDS

Houston, TX

December 8, 2025

WINTER CELEBRATION & AWARDS

Houston, TX

December 8, 2025

Registration is Opening in October 2025.

Each year at the ESCA Winter Celebration & Awards, we dedicate an evening to celebrating the outstanding achievements, innovation, and commitment of professionals in our industry. Join us this year on Monday, December 8, 2025, in Houston, TX, for a night of recognition, celebration, and connection. This is your opportunity to spotlight the incredible talents and contributions that continue to shape the events and exhibition industry.

Nomination Categories

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ESCA Diversity & Inclusion Award

The ESCA Diversity & Inclusion Award is a distinguished honor spotlighting individuals or organizations that have championed diversity and inclusion within the exhibition industry. This award recognizes those who have worked to create a more inclusive environment, promote diversity in all its forms, and foster understanding and acceptance.

Criteria for Nomination:

Demonstrated a clear commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within their organization or the wider exhibition industry.
Implemented or supported initiatives that promote inclusivity and diverse representation, leading to tangible results.
Actively encouraged and cultivated a culture where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and included.
Brought honor to the exhibition industry through their efforts in fostering diversity and inclusion.

Nominate

ESCA Humanitarian Excellence Award

The ESCA Humanitarian Excellence Award celebrates individuals or organizations with an unwavering commitment to improving lives. Recognizing those who’ve made a tangible difference both domestically and internationally, this award acknowledges impactful humanitarian endeavors that alleviate suffering and uplift the exhibition industry’s stature.

Criteria for Nomination:

Leadership: The nominee should have demonstrated remarkable leadership in their humanitarian initiatives.
Impactful Contributions: Honoring transformative efforts, the nominee must have significantly enhanced communities’ or individuals’ well-being and quality of life.
Dedication to Alleviating Suffering: The nominee’s commitment to humanitarian causes, evident through their actions in reducing human suffering, is paramount.
Honor to the Industry: The nominee should have positively represented and elevated the exhibition industry through their work.

Nominate

ESCA Innovation Award

The ESCA Innovation Award recognizes individuals or organizations in the exhibition industry that have showcased exemplary innovation across various sectors, including business models, operational strategies, and technological advancements. This award commends those who have introduced groundbreaking solutions or set pioneering standards that remain influential.

Criteria for Nomination:

Exhibited distinct innovative thinking and creativity within the exhibition industry, including developing novel business strategies and models.
Implemented solutions or applications that have led to significant industry advancements or transformative change.
Introduced and sustained pioneering ideas or practices that remain relevant and inspire industry evolution.
Leveraged innovations in technology, design, operations, marketing, sustainability, or business practices to enhance industry outcomes.

Nominate

ESCA Lifetime Achievement Award

The ESCA Lifetime Excellence Award is a testament to individuals who’ve carved deep and lasting impressions on the exhibition industry through sustained dedication and remarkable achievements. This award celebrates their longevity and the indelible mark they’ve left. We warmly invite you to nominate individuals who have showcased.

Criteria for Nomination:

Pioneering techniques, product development, or inventions that have propelled the industry forward.
Innovative systems or procedures that have become game-changers.
Steadfast representation of ESCA, advocating for its members and the industry through leadership, education, and issue engagement.
A consistently exemplary role in setting standards and inspiring peers within ESCA and the broader industry.

Nominate

ESCA Outstanding Service & Volunteerism Award

The ESCA Outstanding Service & Volunteerism Award celebrates individuals who have showcased an unparalleled dedication to the exhibition industry over the past year. This prestigious recognition appreciates those who have offered measurable contributions, driven impactful innovations, and significantly volunteered their time and expertise to uplift the industry.

Criteria for Nomination:

Leadership: The nominee should have championed the industry through advocacy, speaking engagements, or educational endeavors, exemplifying remarkable leadership qualities.
Volunteerism: Emphasizing the nominee’s dedication to service, they must have significantly contributed to the betterment of ESCA or the wider exhibition industry through voluntary activities.
Innovation: Recognizing transformative contributions, the nominee should have introduced a product, service, or procedure over the past year that has brought about a significant
positive shift in the industry beyond just their employer’s benefit.

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ESCA Young Professional Excellence Award

The ESCA Young Professional Excellence Award is a distinguished recognition celebrating emerging talents in the exhibition industry. This accolade recognizes individuals who, in their early career, have showcased commendable dedication, innovation, and leadership, promising a bright future for our industry.

Criteria for Nomination:

Demonstrated rapid growth and promise in their respective roles within the exhibition industry.
Actively contributed to projects or initiatives that have positively impacted their organization or the industry as a whole.
Showcased innovative thinking or introduced fresh perspectives that promise to steer the industry forward.
Brought honor to the exhibition industry through their professional accomplishments and dedication.

Nominate

Submission Deadline: November 1st.

See past winners here.

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Sponsorships

Elevate your brand visibility at the ESCA Winter Celebration & Awards with our tailored sponsorship packages. If you would like to sponsor, please contact sponsor@esca.org before completing your registration to receive a special discount code.

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