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EXHIBITOR and CONEXPO-CON/AGG Announce 2026 Award Winners
3/6/2026
EXHIBITOR magazine is thrilled to unveil the winners of the inaugural EXHIBITOR Magazine | CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Exhibit Design Awards.
Developed to acknowledge CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibitors and their exhibit-design efforts, the competition offered free entry to all exhibits, which were organized into four size-based categories.
The competition was rigorously evaluated by a distinguished panel of designers and exhibition industry experts who assessed the stands on site. Finalists in each of the categories were notified on the show floor, culminating in an exciting announcement of the winners during the Awards Ceremony held on Friday, March 6. In addition, EXHIBITOR magazine presented an Editor’s Choice Award recognizing a standout show-floor element that embodied the spirit of live events.
Join us in celebrating the creativity and innovation that define this year's exceptional designs!
CLASS 1 (399 s.f. or fewer):
YGT Parts (Booth N11263)
CLASS 2 (400-999 s.f.):
SVAB (Booth N10163)
CLASS 3 (1,000-6,000 s.f.):
Haver & Boecker Niagara (Booth C32616)
CLASS 4 (6,000 s.f. or more):
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas (Booth F19012)
EDITOR’S CHOICE:
Badass Workbench (Booth N10463)
“Celebrating exceptional stand design has been part of EXHIBITOR magazine’s DNA for more than three decades,” said Emily Olson, editor of EXHIBITOR magazine. “CONEXPO-CON/AGG brings together some of the most ambitious exhibits in the industry, and the Exhibit Design Awards allowed us to spotlight the creativity and ingenuity shaping one of the industry’s most dynamic show floors.”
To see the complete list of 2026 finalists, go to www.ExhibitorOnline.com/news/article.asp?ID=25034.
For information on the program and this year’s judges, visit conexpoconagg.com/for-exhibitors/awards-and-recognition?tab=exhibitor-design-awards.
About CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the must-attend event for construction industry professionals. The show features the latest equipment, products, services and technologies for the construction industry, as well as industry-leading education. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is owned in partnership with NRMCA, NSSGA and AEM and managed by AEM. The next CONEXPO-CON/AGG will be held March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on CONEXPO-CON/AGG, visit www.conexpoconagg.com.
About AEM
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is North America’s premier trade organization representing off-road equipment manufacturers and their value chain partners. With a rich history spanning over 125+ years, AEM serves more than 1,100 members companies across 200+ product lines in multiple sectors including construction, agriculture, mining, utility, and forestry. AEM supports an industry that contributes approximately $316 billion annually to the U.S. economy while sustaining 2.3 million jobs. Through advocacy, market intelligence, and industry collaboration, AEM works to advance the interests of equipment manufacturers and their partners in the global marketplace. For more information, visit www.aem.org.
About Exhibitor Group
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Group publishes EXHIBITOR magazine, an award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR's learning events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, The Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Event Marketers; EXHIBITOR Education Week, the Professional Learning Conference for Exhibit and Corporate Event Marketers; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Group is also the founder of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the industry's only university-affiliated professional certification program. Learn more at www.ExhibitorOnline.com.
EXHIBITOR is a registered trademark, and EXHIBITORLIVE, EXHIBITOR Education Week, and EXHIBITOR eTrak, are trademarks of Exhibitor Media, LLC, in the USA and other countries. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.
Contact:
[email protected]
EXHIBITOR magazine is thrilled to unveil the winners of the inaugural EXHIBITOR Magazine | CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Exhibit Design Awards.
Developed to acknowledge CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibitors and their exhibit-design efforts, the competition offered free entry to all exhibits, which were organized into four size-based categories.
The competition was rigorously evaluated by a distinguished panel of designers and exhibition industry experts who assessed the stands on site. Finalists in each of the categories were notified on the show floor, culminating in an exciting announcement of the winners during the Awards Ceremony held on Friday, March 6. In addition, EXHIBITOR magazine presented an Editor’s Choice Award recognizing a standout show-floor element that embodied the spirit of live events.
Join us in celebrating the creativity and innovation that define this year's exceptional designs!
CLASS 1 (399 s.f. or fewer):
YGT Parts (Booth N11263)
CLASS 2 (400-999 s.f.):
SVAB (Booth N10163)
CLASS 3 (1,000-6,000 s.f.):
Haver & Boecker Niagara (Booth C32616)
CLASS 4 (6,000 s.f. or more):
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas (Booth F19012)
EDITOR’S CHOICE:
Badass Workbench (Booth N10463)
“Celebrating exceptional stand design has been part of EXHIBITOR magazine’s DNA for more than three decades,” said Emily Olson, editor of EXHIBITOR magazine. “CONEXPO-CON/AGG brings together some of the most ambitious exhibits in the industry, and the Exhibit Design Awards allowed us to spotlight the creativity and ingenuity shaping one of the industry’s most dynamic show floors.”
To see the complete list of 2026 finalists, go to www.ExhibitorOnline.com/news/article.asp?ID=25034.
For information on the program and this year’s judges, visit conexpoconagg.com/for-exhibitors/awards-and-recognition?tab=exhibitor-design-awards.
About CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the must-attend event for construction industry professionals. The show features the latest equipment, products, services and technologies for the construction industry, as well as industry-leading education. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is owned in partnership with NRMCA, NSSGA and AEM and managed by AEM. The next CONEXPO-CON/AGG will be held March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on CONEXPO-CON/AGG, visit www.conexpoconagg.com.
About AEM
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is North America’s premier trade organization representing off-road equipment manufacturers and their value chain partners. With a rich history spanning over 125+ years, AEM serves more than 1,100 members companies across 200+ product lines in multiple sectors including construction, agriculture, mining, utility, and forestry. AEM supports an industry that contributes approximately $316 billion annually to the U.S. economy while sustaining 2.3 million jobs. Through advocacy, market intelligence, and industry collaboration, AEM works to advance the interests of equipment manufacturers and their partners in the global marketplace. For more information, visit www.aem.org.
About Exhibitor Group
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Group publishes EXHIBITOR magazine, an award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR's learning events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, The Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Event Marketers; EXHIBITOR Education Week, the Professional Learning Conference for Exhibit and Corporate Event Marketers; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Group is also the founder of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the industry's only university-affiliated professional certification program. Learn more at www.ExhibitorOnline.com.
EXHIBITOR is a registered trademark, and EXHIBITORLIVE, EXHIBITOR Education Week, and EXHIBITOR eTrak, are trademarks of Exhibitor Media, LLC, in the USA and other countries. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.
Contact:
[email protected]
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