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EXHIBITOR Magazine's 40th Annual Exhibit Design Awards Accepting Entries
5/6/2026
Honoring the world's best trade show exhibit designs, EXHIBITOR Magazine's Exhibit Design Awards are currently accepting entries. Now in its 40th year, the competition offers 17 categories, (e.g., Islands, In-lines, Use of Storytelling, Interactive Exhibits, and more). Among them, the Conceptual Design category is for projects that have never been realized, and the Best of 40 Years category is open to all projects that have debuted on or after June 1, 1986 (including projects that have previously won an Exhibit Design Award).
All other categories feature a two-year eligibility period. So projects launched between June 1, 2024, and June 1, 2026, are eligible. The competition is judged by a group of internationally renowned designers from a variety of disciplines.
Winners will be featured in EXHIBITOR's December/January issue. One trophy will be awarded to each winner (EDGE, Gold, Silver, and Bronze); plus, all entries are considered for features and portfolios unrelated to the competition.
Entries are accepted electronically via an online form and DropBox.com file sharing. Visit www.ExhibitorOnline.com/EDA to learn more about the entry process and to view all categories and entry requirements.
June 5, 2026 — $195 Early Deadline
June 12, 2026 — $245 Regular Deadline
June 19, 2026 — $295 Late Deadline
About Exhibitor Group
Exhibitor Group is North America's leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education. The organization produces EXHIBITOR magazine, the award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing, and EXHIBITORLIVE, the industry's premier conference and exhibition for trade show and corporate event marketing professionals. Exhibitor Group is also the founder of the Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) university-affiliated professional certification program. Learn more at www.ExhibitorOnline.com.
Contact:
[email protected]
Honoring the world's best trade show exhibit designs, EXHIBITOR Magazine's Exhibit Design Awards are currently accepting entries. Now in its 40th year, the competition offers 17 categories, (e.g., Islands, In-lines, Use of Storytelling, Interactive Exhibits, and more). Among them, the Conceptual Design category is for projects that have never been realized, and the Best of 40 Years category is open to all projects that have debuted on or after June 1, 1986 (including projects that have previously won an Exhibit Design Award).
All other categories feature a two-year eligibility period. So projects launched between June 1, 2024, and June 1, 2026, are eligible. The competition is judged by a group of internationally renowned designers from a variety of disciplines.
Winners will be featured in EXHIBITOR's December/January issue. One trophy will be awarded to each winner (EDGE, Gold, Silver, and Bronze); plus, all entries are considered for features and portfolios unrelated to the competition.
Entries are accepted electronically via an online form and DropBox.com file sharing. Visit www.ExhibitorOnline.com/EDA to learn more about the entry process and to view all categories and entry requirements.
June 5, 2026 — $195 Early Deadline
June 12, 2026 — $245 Regular Deadline
June 19, 2026 — $295 Late Deadline
About Exhibitor Group
Exhibitor Group is North America's leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education. The organization produces EXHIBITOR magazine, the award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing, and EXHIBITORLIVE, the industry's premier conference and exhibition for trade show and corporate event marketing professionals. Exhibitor Group is also the founder of the Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) university-affiliated professional certification program. Learn more at www.ExhibitorOnline.com.
Contact:
[email protected]
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