Awards programs

Hazel Hays Award: Recognizes significant contributions to the knowledge and literature of the exhibit industry; the design or invention of material, equipment-process or technical services within the exhibit industry; or influenced the trade show industry.

2009 Winner: Hans Bruder / Octanorm USA

Ambassador Award: acknowledges an EDPA member who has made an outstanding contribution to our organization and the industry.

2009 Winner: Adam Beckett / Derse (holding award)

Designer of the Year Award: acknowledges a designer who works diligently to enhance the professional standards of exhibit designers, contributes their talents, creativity and personal time to bring innovation to exhibit design.

2009 Winner: Sagoe Hoyle / Star Exhibits (holding award)

EDDIE Award: Recognizes how well the exhibit builder and industry supplier promotes their company to exhibitors and others in the industry.

There were four (4) First Place winners this year.

2009 Winner - PRINTED MATTER, Derse
2009 Winner - TRADE SHOW: SMALL, Deckel & Moneypenny Exhibits
2009 Winner - TRADE SHOW: LARGE, 3D Exhibits
2009 Winner - ONLINE PROGRAM, Matrex Exhibits

Chapter of the Year Award: acknowledges a chapter for their diligence and hard work in promoting EDPA, and its innovative ways in forging ahead as a chapter.

2009 Winner: Las Vegas Chapter