Audio Technology of the Year

Pro audio technology involved in installations across all sectors, except production.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission

Date technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Best use of AI Award

The best use of AI award celebrates innovation, creativity, and excellence in the application of artificial intelligence within the audiovisual (AV) industry. This category recognises individuals, teams, or organisations that have leveraged AI technology to enhance, transform, and elevate experiences whether through the content creation process, from pre-production to post-production, or through the embedding of AI capabilities within cloud and edge technologies that take traditional AV applications to a new level of sophistication.

Entry criteria Title of Award submission Date technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Collaboration Technology of the Year

Video conferencing, telepresence, audio conferencing, web conferencing, or any other software environment, or ecosystem that delivers eco-system collaboration rather than communication functionality. Interactive touch screens should enter Communication Technology of the Year, if they are supporting collaboration environments.

Entry criteriaTitle of Award submissionDate technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Communication Technology of the Year

Any pro audio, video or lighting hardware technology that supports connectivity, communication and collaboration. This category focuses on basic communication functionality and includes all infrastructure devices, interactive screens and cameras, such as PTZ.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission

Date technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Control and Management Technology of the Year

All audio, visual and lighting technologies fulfilling the role of management and control in a pro AV environment, including apps and software. Commercial control systems include keypads, control panels (audio, video, lighting), touch panel controls, remote controls used in both AV applications and applied integrated systems for energy control, building management and lighting control. This also includes integrated physical access control such as keypads, serial controllers, IP-enabled controllers, and edge-based extenders. Standalone software includes all software that is not integrated or packaged with other products for AV asset management, design, show control, collaboration, content creation, scheduling, content management and room management for many solutions, such as digital signage, collaboration, cinema, live events, command and control.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission

Date technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Digital Signage Technology of the Year

Digital signage technology solutions including media players, servers, software and managed services to display content in out-of-home (OOH), public environments, and by multiple individuals simultaneously to convey information, advertising, or other forms of messaging. Displays should enter Visual Technology or Communication Technology of the Year.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission

Date technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Event Technology of the Year All pro audio, video and lighting technology involved in events, production, rental and staging.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission

Date technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Processing and Distribution Technology of the Year

All technologies fulfilling the role of processing and distribution in a pro AV environment. Includes processors, signal routing and switching to include signal switchers, transmitters and matrix switchers (routers) that transmit and replicate control information and IP-based AV signals outside specialist applications (such as broadcast).

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission

Date technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Support Technology of the Year

All support technology including brackets, mounts, cages, visualisation, simulation, tools, accessories, monitoring, power and design tools

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission

Date technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Visual Technology of the Year

All display technology, including projectors, LFD, LED, and mixed reality.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission

Date technology shipped:

Technologies must have been shipped between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why is this technology different to others?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what the technology is

(b) what it does

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the technologies?

What has the technology helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the technology

Please state your technology’s impact on:

(a) your customer’s business and

(b) their staff (UX and benefits)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

AV Freelancer of the Year

The aim of this award is to recognise an individual who has made a standout contribution to the technical, operational, or commercial performance of their client or clients. Are you or is someone works with you a freelancer who is breaking the boundaries? Whether this is through skill or any other measure let us know what makes you stand out from the crowd.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:
If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) Your freelance career

(b) who your customers are

(c) what you contribute to your customers

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Show us the passion:

What makes you / your nominee special, outstanding, remarkable?
What have you / your nominee done that is so out of the ordinary?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Summary of contribution: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please outline your / your nominee’s:

a) technical and/or business skills

b) contribution to client outcomes

c) contributions to the community

d) other professional credentials and achievements

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials:

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your work
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the projects– from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie, that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements 

Testimonials: Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, suppliers, industry figures and your / your nominee’s colleagues within your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo: Please provide the logo of the company you / your nominee works for. This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

Headshot: If possible, please provide a headshot of the entrant. This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this image to promote you as a finalist on our website, along with the company logo.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

AV Professional of the Year

Individuals working in the AV/IT, events or production industry, whether for an end-user organisation, a vendor or working on a freelance basis. Nominations should recognise an individual who has made a significant contribution and/or shown impressive leadership in the management of an in-house contract or vendor service-driven team.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:
If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

(a) what your organisation does

(b) who its customers are

(c) your future strategy

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Show us the passion:

What makes you / your nominee special, outstanding, remarkable?
What have you / your nominee done that is so out of the ordinary?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Summary of contribution:
Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please outline your / your nominee’s:

a) technical and/or business skills

b) details of commercial success or leadership

c) contributions to the community

d) other professional credentials and achievements

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials:

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie, that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements 

Testimonials:
Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, suppliers, industry figures and your / your nominee’s colleagues within your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials:
Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link:
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo:
Please provide the logo of the company you / your nominee works for. This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

Headshot:
If possible, please provide a headshot of the entrant. This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this image to promote you as a finalist on our website, along with the company logo.

100-word award summary:
Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Rising Star of the Year

This category is open to individuals that have been in the AV Industry for five years or less.

This applies to all sectors of the supply chain, including end-users, freelancers and contractors. The aim of this award is to recognise an emerging professional who has made a standout contribution to the technical, operational, or commercial performance of their team or company.

To be eligible for this award, entrants must have been in the industry for 5 years or less.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:
If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Show us the passion:

What makes you / your nominee special, outstanding, remarkable?
What have you / your nominee done that is so out of the ordinary?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Summary of contribution:
Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please outline your / your nominee’s:

a) technical and/or business skills

b) details of commercial success or leadership

c) contributions to the community

d) other professional credentials and achievements

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials:

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie, that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements 

Testimonials:
Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, suppliers, industry figures and your / your nominee’s colleagues within your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials:
Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link:
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo:
Please provide the logo of the company you / your nominee works for. This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

Headshot:
Please provide a headshot of the entrant. This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this image to promote you as a finalist on our website, along with the company logo.

100-word award summary:
Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Corporate Project of the Year

Installations using AV and experiential technology in finance, legal, telecoms, IT, property, real estate, chemical/petroleum - excludes corporate lobbies, which should be entered into retail project.

Entry criteria

Involved parties

Please state all organisations involved in delivering the project.

Integrator:

Consultant:

End-user:

Any other service providers involved?

Please state which of the above organisations took the lead in overseeing the delivery of the project:

About the submission

Title of Award submission: If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Date project completed: Projects must have been completed between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win? (a) Tell us how your project has gone above and beyond during the past 12 months.
(b) Why was the delivery of this project different to any other?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) why the project was needed
b) what it delivered

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new and exciting about the project?
What has the project helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the project: What effect has the project made on your customer’s business?
How has it delivered user benefit (the user experience or ‘UX’)

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials 

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your project
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the project – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your project, product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie. that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials: Provide testimonial evidence from those involved with the project (eg. client, consultant, architect, etc), rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Digital Signage Project of the Year

Installations using digital signage technology solutions which include display technology, media players, servers, software and managed services to display content in corporate and public environments to convey information, advertising, or other forms of messaging.

Involved parties

Please state all organisations involved in delivering the project.

Integrator:

Consultant:

End-user:

Any other service providers involved?

Please state which of the above organisations took the lead in overseeing the delivery of the project:

About the submission

Title of Award submission

Date project completed: Projects must have been completed between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win?

(a) Tell us how your project has gone above and beyond during the past 12 months.

(b) Why was the delivery of this project different to any other?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary:

Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) why the project was needed

b) what it delivered

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation

What’s new and exciting about the project?

What has the project helped your customers achieve?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the project:

What effect has the project made on your customer’s business?

How has it delivered user benefit (the user experience or ‘UX’)

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your project

- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the project – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your project, product or technology

- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels

- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie. that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials

Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo

This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:

Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.

For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’

Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’

You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Education Project of the Year

Installations using AV and experiential technology in all kinds of learning environments, such as higher, primary, secondary, further education and auditoriums – and covering applications such as lecture capture and distance learning.

Entry criteria

Involved parties

Please state all organisations involved in delivering the project.

Integrator:

Consultant:

End-user:

Any other service providers involved?

Please state which of the above organisations took the lead in overseeing the delivery of the project:

About the submission

Title of Award submission: If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Date project completed: Projects must have been completed between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win? (a) Tell us how your project has gone above and beyond during the past 12 months.
(b) Why was the delivery of this project different to any other?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) why the project was needed
b) what it delivered

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new and exciting about the project?
What has the project helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the project: What effect has the project made on your customer’s business?
How has it delivered user benefit (the user experience or ‘UX’)

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials 

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your project
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the project – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your project, product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie. that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials: Provide testimonial evidence from those involved with the project (eg. client, consultant, architect, etc), rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Entertainment Technology Project of the Year

Installations using AV and experiential technology in live events, studio-based and virtual productions (entertainment shows, ceremonies, conferences, product launches, festivals, etc).

Entry criteria

Involved parties 
Please state all organisations involved in delivering the project.

Integrator:
Consultant:
End-user:
Any other service providers involved?

Please state which of the above organisations took the lead in overseeing the delivery of the project:

About the submission

Title of Award submission: If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Date project completed: Projects must have been completed between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win? (a) Tell us how your project has gone above and beyond during the past 12 months.
(b) Why was the delivery of this project different to any other?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) why the project was needed
b) what it delivered

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new and exciting about the project?
What has the project helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the project: What effect has the project made on your customer’s business?
How has it delivered user benefit (the user experience or ‘UX’)

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials 

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your project
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the project – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your project, product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie. that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials: Provide testimonial evidence from those involved with the project (eg. client, consultant, architect, etc), rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

If you are shortlisted

you will be invited to present to our judging panel as part of stage two of the judging process.

These presentations need to be 10 minutes in length, with an additional 10 minutes of Q&A. We expect these presentations to be attended by senior representatives of the companies involved in the award. We recommend no more than 2 attendees.

These presentations will take place w/c August 28.

Public Sector Project of the Year

Installations using AV and experiential technology in government, military, law enforcement, emergency services, health, medical, transport, energy and utilities, and command and control rooms.

Entry criteria

Involved parties

Please state all organisations involved in delivering the project.

Integrator:

Consultant:

End-user:

Any other service providers involved?

Please state which of the above organisations took the lead in overseeing the delivery of the project:

About the submission

Title of Award submission: If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Date project completed: Projects must have been completed between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win? (a) Tell us how your project has gone above and beyond during the past 12 months.
(b) Why was the delivery of this project different to any other?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) why the project was needed
b) what it delivered

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new and exciting about the project?
What has the project helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the project: What effect has the project made on your customer’s business?
How has it delivered user benefit (the user experience or ‘UX’)

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials 

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your project
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the project – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your project, product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie. that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials: Provide testimonial evidence from those involved with the project (eg. client, consultant, architect, etc), rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Retail Project of the Year

Installations using AV and experiential technology in digital signage, digital out of home (DooH), retail, showrooms and corporate lobbies.

Entry criteria

Involved parties

Please state all organisations involved in delivering the project.

Integrator:

Consultant:

End-user:

Any other service providers involved?

Please state which of the above organisations took the lead in overseeing the delivery of the project:

About the submission

Title of Award submission: If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Date project completed: Projects must have been completed between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win? (a) Tell us how your project has gone above and beyond during the past 12 months.
(b) Why was the delivery of this project different to any other?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) why the project was needed
b) what it delivered

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new and exciting about the project?
What has the project helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the project: What effect has the project made on your customer’s business?
How has it delivered user benefit (the user experience or ‘UX’)

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials 

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your project
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the project – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your project, product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie. that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials: Provide testimonial evidence from those involved with the project (eg. client, consultant, architect, etc), rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Themed Entertainment and Attractions Project of the Year

Permanent installations using AV and experiential technology in entertainment environments - cinema, visitor attractions, museums, theme parks, heritage and visitor attractions, galleries, science centres and themed attractions.

Entry criteria

Involved parties

Please state all organisations involved in delivering the project.

Integrator:

Consultant:

End-user:

Any other service providers involved? Please state which of the above organisations took the lead in overseeing the delivery of the project:

About the submission

Title of Award submission: If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Date project completed: Projects must have been completed between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win? (a) Tell us how your project has gone above and beyond during the past 12 months.
(b) Why was the delivery of this project different to any other?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) why the project was needed
b) what it delivered

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new and exciting about the project?
What has the project helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the project: What effect has the project made on your customer’s business?
How has it delivered user benefit (the user experience or ‘UX’)

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials 

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your project
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the project – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your project, product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie. that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials: Provide testimonial evidence from those involved with the project (eg. client, consultant, architect, etc), rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Venue Project of the Year

Installations using AV and experiential technology in large venues - houses of worship, stadiums, conference halls, historic venues, theatres, exhibition venues, musical entertainment and performance venues.

Entry criteria

Involved parties

Please state all organisations involved in delivering the project.

Integrator:

Consultant:

End-user:

Any other service providers involved?

Please state which of the above organisations took the lead in overseeing the delivery of the project:

About the submission

Title of Award submission: If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Date project completed: Projects must have been completed between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win? (a) Tell us how your project has gone above and beyond during the past 12 months.
(b) Why was the delivery of this project different to any other?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) why the project was needed
b) what it delivered

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new and exciting about the project?
What has the project helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the project: What effect has the project made on your customer’s business?
How has it delivered user benefit (the user experience or ‘UX’)

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials 

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your project
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the project – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your project, product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie. that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials: Provide testimonial evidence from those involved with the project (eg. client, consultant, architect, etc), rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

DE&I Initiative of the Year

This award recognises an individual, team or organisation that has demonstrated exemplary commitment to promoting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) both within your business and across the industry as a whole over the past 12 months.

Entries are open to organisations dedicated to promoting DEI as well as AV organisations that have undertaken specific DEI initiatives. Entries are also welcome from partnerships between the two types of organisations.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:

If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.

(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary:Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) what your organisation does

b) Progressive Policies, Culture and Behaviours, etc

c) your future strategy

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Impact of the organisationAs well as your customers, what do your employees think of your organisation? Are you a great place to work? Please provide summary evidence of:

a) Training programmes                                                                                                                                                                                         

b) Apprenticeship schemes                                                                                                                                                                                   

c) Diversity                                                                                                                                                                                                               

d) Equality                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

e) Any other organisational highlights

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials 

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation

- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology

- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence of:

(a) Impact of Intiative

There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in-depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link:If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo:This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it. 

Distributor of the Year

Distributors of AV technology across all markets and regions which provide equipment and support to the dealer channel on behalf of the AV manufacturers they represent. In most cases distributors provide all the services and support elements that are available directly from the manufacturers, including inventory to accommodate immediate needs, warranty processing, service support, project and design assistance as well as demonstration equipment, sales training and sales assistance.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:

If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.

(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary:
Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) what your organisation does

b) who its customers are

c) your future strategy

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation:
What’s new, exciting and innovative about your organisation?
What have you helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the organisation
As well as your customers, what do your employees think of your organisation? Are you a great place to work? Please provide summary evidence of:

a) Training programmes                                                                                                                                                                                         

b) Apprenticeship schemes                                                                                                                                                                                   

c) Diversity                                                                                                                                                                                                               

d) Equality                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

e) Any other organisational highlights

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation

- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology

- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence of:

(a) Customer successes
(b) Innovation

There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in-depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials:
Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link:
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes .

Company logo:
This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:
Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

If you are shortlisted

you will be invited to present to our judging panel as part of stage two of the judging process.

These presentations need to be 10 minutes in length, with an additional 10 minutes of Q&A. We expect these presentations to be attended by senior representatives of the companies involved in the award. We recommend no more than 2 attendees.

These presentations will take place w/c August 28.

Integrator of the Year (less than 200 employees)

Integrators that serve customers either locally or internationally across all regions, and are committed to the complete project; from design, construction and installation, from delivery to training, and from commissioning to service and maintenance.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:

If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Number of employees in your organisation:

To enter this category you must have 200 or less employees

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.

(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) what your organisation does

b) who its customers are

c) your future strategy

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new, exciting and innovative about your organisation?
What have you helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the organisation As well as your customers, what do your employees think of your organisation? Are you a great place to work? Please provide summary evidence of:

a) Training programmes                                                                                                                                                                                         

b) Apprenticeship schemes                                                                                                                                                                                   

c) Diversity                                                                                                                                                                                                               

d) Equality                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

e) Any other organisational highlights

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation

- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology

- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence of:

(a) Customer successes
(b) Innovation

There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in-depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes .

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

If you are shortlisted

you will be invited to present to our judging panel as part of stage two of the judging process.

These presentations need to be 10 minutes in length, with an additional 10 minutes of Q&A. We expect these presentations to be attended by senior representatives of the companies involved in the award. We recommend no more than 2 attendees.

These presentations will take place w/c August 28.

Integrator of the Year (more than 200 employees)

Integrators that serve customers either locally or internationally across all regions, and are committed to the complete project; from design, construction and installation, from delivery to training, and from commissioning to service and maintenance.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:

If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Number of employees in your organisation:

To enter this category you must have 200 or more employees

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.

(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) what your organisation does

b) who its customers are

c) your future strategy

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new, exciting and innovative about your organisation?
What have you helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the organisation As well as your customers, what do your employees think of your organisation? Are you a great place to work? Please provide summary evidence of:

a) Training programmes                                                                                                                                                                                         

b) Apprenticeship schemes                                                                                                                                                                                   

c) Diversity                                                                                                                                                                                                               

d) Equality                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

e) Any other organisational highlights

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation

- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology

- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence of:

(a) Customer successes
(b) Innovation

There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in-depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes .

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

If you are shortlisted

you will be invited to present to our judging panel as part of stage two of the judging process.

These presentations need to be 10 minutes in length, with an additional 10 minutes of Q&A. We expect these presentations to be attended by senior representatives of the companies involved in the award. We recommend no more than 2 attendees.

These presentations will take place w/c August 28.

Manufacturer of the Year

Any organisation that is involved in the research, design and production of AV technology.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:

If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.

(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary:
Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) what your organisation does

b) who its customers are

c) your future strategy

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation:
What’s new, exciting and innovative about your organisation?
What have you helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the organisation
As well as your customers, what do your employees think of your organisation? Are you a great place to work? Please provide summary evidence of:

a) Training programmes                                                                                                                                                                                         

b) Apprenticeship schemes                                                                                                                                                                                   

c) Diversity                                                                                                                                                                                                               

d) Equality                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

e) Any other organisational highlights

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation

- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology

- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence of:

(a) Customer successes
(b) Innovation

There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in-depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials:
Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link:
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes .

Company logo:
This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:
Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

If you are shortlisted

You will be invited to present to our judging panel as part of stage two of the judging process.

These presentations need to be 10 minutes in length, with an additional 10 minutes of Q&A. We expect these presentations to be attended by senior representatives of the companies involved in the award. We recommend no more than 2 attendees.

These presentations will take place w/c August 28.

Sustainability Initiative of the Year

This award will recognise how a sustainable approach has improved commercial performance, competitiveness, employee engagement, and customer and supplier perception. It will also reward innovative practices; future sustainability plans and awareness; and the greatest commitment to reducing its impact on the environment. To be considered for this award, as a minimum, the entrant must demonstrate in their entry:

- That they are attempting to / have achieved big steps forward in the environmental impact of their organisation

- That they are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of their product or technology

- That they are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels

- A want to push their green credentials further (ie, that they haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level)

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:
If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.
(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary:
Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) what your organisation does

(b) the specific steps your organisation has taken to become more sustainable

(c) the challenges you’ve had to overcome along the way

(d) where this drive has come from – is this an employee initiative or being led from the top?

(e) what has the effect been on your business? Have there been commercial improvements, competitive gains, improved employee engagement or other benefits?

(f) What’s next? How will you continue to push your sustainability achievements further?

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Environmental impact of the organisation
As well as the direct impact of your own organisation, are you considering the impact of your suppliers, external stakeholders and any professional services you use? Is the entire lifecycle of your products and/or services considered? When reviewing this, how far have you gone?

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green Award - Green accreditations

Please state if your organisation has achieved any environmental accreditation standards such as ISO 14001 or IPEAT, or is currently working towards these or other recognised benchmarks.

This statement has a limit of 150 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials:
Please provide testimonial evidence of:

a) customer successes

b) innovation

There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials:
Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link:
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo:
This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:
Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Rental, Staging and Virtual Production Business of the Year

Organisations that provide the AV solutions customers need, whether they have a special message to deliver to an intimate group or a ‘Big Bang’ to thousands. They can provide assistance in the initial planning stages, concept and theme development, staging requirements, AV equipment requirements, pre-production planning, production, procurement, contract management, site analysis and selection, scripting and logistics, and anything else customers may need to ensure their message hits the mark, either in the physical or virtual space.

Entry criteria

Title of Award submission:

If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.

(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary:
Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) what your organisation does

b) who its customers are

c) your future strategy

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation:
What’s new, exciting and innovative about your organisation?
What have you helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the organisation
As well as your customers, what do your employees think of your organisation? Are you a great place to work? Please provide summary evidence of:

a) Training programmes                                                                                                                                                                                         

b) Apprenticeship schemes                                                                                                                                                                                   

c) Diversity                                                                                                                                                                                                               

d) Equality                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

e) Any other organisational highlights

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation

- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology

- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence of:

(a) Customer successes
(b) Innovation

There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in-depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials:
Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link:
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes .

Company logo:
This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:
Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Channel Team of the Year

For any team working within channel businesses (manufacturers, distributions, integrators, resellers, consultants, production and rental companies), including sales, R&D, delivery, service teams, marketing, etc.

Title of Award submission:

If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Why should you win?
(a) Tell us your motivation for going above and beyond over the past 12 months.

(b) Why was this year different to any other year?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive summary:
Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) what your organisation does

b) who its customers are

c) your future strategy

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation:
What’s new, exciting and innovative about your organisation?
What have you helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the organisation
As well as your customers, what do your employees think of your organisation? Are you a great place to work? Please provide summary evidence of:

a) Training programmes

b) Apprenticeship schemes

c) Diversity

d) Equality

e) Any other organisational highlights

This statement has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your organisation

- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the business – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your product or technology

- That you want to push your green credentials further

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials

Please provide testimonial evidence of:

(a) Customer successes
(b) Innovation

There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in-depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials:
Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link:
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes .

Company logo:
This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary:
Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.

Leisure and Hospitality Project of the Year

Installations using AV and experiential technology in cruise ships, sports and leisure facilities, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and resorts, travel agents, tour operators, casinos and F&B - excludes large stadiums which should enter venue project of the year . However, if you have installed into hospitality areas, this would be included here..

Entry criteria

Involved parties

Please state all organisations involved in delivering the project.

Integrator:

Consultant:

End-user:

Any other service providers involved?

Please state which of the above organisations took the lead in overseeing the delivery of the project:

About the submission

Title of Award submission: If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry.

Date project completed: Projects must have been completed between 1st February 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Why should you win? (a) Tell us how your project has gone above and beyond during the past 12 months.
(b) Why was the delivery of this project different to any other?

This statement has a limit of 100 words.

Executive word summary: Be clear and concise. Without waffle, jargon and marketing-speak, please summarise:

a) why the project was needed
b) what it delivered

This statement has a limit of 800 words.

Evidence of innovation: What’s new and exciting about the project?
What has the project helped your customers achieve?

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Impact of the project: What effect has the project made on your customer’s business?
How has it delivered user benefit (the user experience or ‘UX’)

This question has a limit of 500 words.

Green and sustainability credentials 

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of the following:

- That you are attempting to achieve big steps forward in the environmental impact of your project
- That you are analysing the entire life cycle of the project – from the suppliers and supply chains used through to post-life of your project, product or technology
- That you are actively promoting a more sustainable way of doing business, to ensure employee buy-in at all levels
- That you want to push your green credentials further (ie. that you haven’t already plateaued and are still looking for ways in which to operate on a greener level).

This statement has a limit of 200 words.

Supporting files and statements

Testimonials: Provide testimonial evidence from those involved with the project (eg. client, consultant, architect, etc), rather than employees of your organisation. There is no word limit for this information, so please provide multiple, in depth statements to strengthen your application.

Supporting materials: Uploading supporting material is optional and at your own discretion.

As a minimum, we recommend uploading images and, if appropriate, financial figures to strengthen your submitted statements.

Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Please upload all materials as a zipped file.

Video link: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, think what a video can do! This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend providing a video link to show the judges a visual of your entry. Please do not exceed a time limit of 5 minutes.

Company logo: This should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If your entry is successful, we will use this logo to promote you as a finalist on our website.

100-word award summary: Should your entry be shortlisted, this summary will be published in the finalists guide in the AV Magazine and shared in our marketing activity. Please ensure it is written in the third person.
For example: ‘Company X’s award shows innovation and resourcefulness…’
Rather than ‘Our award shows innovation and resourcefulness.’
You will not have an opportunity to review or amend the summary, so please ensure it is correct and accurate before you submit it.