The Event Supplier and Services Association’s annual Awards are now open for 2025, with 16 individual categories celebrating outstanding contributions to the events industry.
Alongside the 14 existing categories which include categories such as the Young Person Award, Unsung Hero and Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award, this year introduces two new categories. With a focus on working together more closely, the new Best Member Collaboration and Best Collaboration with an Organiser awards aim to both reward and recognise the power of partnership in driving innovation and excellence in the events industry.
Taking place 4 December 2025 at Warwick Conferences, Coventry, event professionals will gather for an inspiring evening sponsored by beMatrix and Abraxys. From rising stars and industry veterans to teams and organisations, the awards will shine a spotlight on those who’ve gone above and beyond, delivering exceptional work and contributing the shaping the future of events.
The ESSA Awards remain free to enter, and all nominations will be assessed by an expert panel of judges from across the sector.
The full list of categories include:
- ESSA Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award
- ESSA Young Person Award
- ESSA Member Company Award
- ESSA Unsung Hero
- Best Organiser
- Best Venue
- Sustainability
- AV & Production
- Logistics
- Full-Service Contractor
- Best Stand Build under 10 sqm
- Best Stand Build under 30 sqm
- Best Stand Build over 30 sqm
- *NEW* Best Member Collaboration
- *NEW* Best Collaboration with an Organiser
Speaking on the announcement of the ESSA Awards 2025, ESSA Director Andrew Harrison said:
“Every year, the ESSA Awards celebrate the creativity, dedication and collaboration that define our sector. 2025 is our most inclusive yet, with 16 categories including two exciting new honours to recognise the partnerships that spark innovation and excellence. I encourage everyone to enter or nominate a colleague whose work exemplifies the very best of events, setting new standards and propelling our industry forward.”
Every ESSA member is eligible to submit an entry. Full details and application forms can be found here. Completed forms and portfolios of evidence must be submitted by 5pm Friday 3 October 2025.
The awards will be presented after the association’s much anticipated annual conference, also taking place at Warwick Conferences, Coventry on 4 December. Tickets and more information will be available in September.
