•  Before and After – Exhibit refurbishment projects, showing "before" and "after" views. More than 50 percent of "before" exhibit must be reused in "after" project.

•  Conceptual Design* – Any stand design that has never been constructed/realized. The design's primary purpose must be that of a trade show exhibit. Each design must be capable of being constructed; that is, it can't break the laws of physics. Plus, entries must include feasible ballpark budgets.

•  Double-Deck Exhibit

•  Excellent Element/Application – Innovative elements or materials that are part of a larger exhibit (e.g., components, graphics, materials, technology, demonstrations, etc.). Submit only one element per entry.

•  Experiential Exhibit – Exhibits that create a specific mood, atmosphere, and experience for attendees.

•  Green Exhibit – Structures that reduce the negative impact on the environment.

•  In-Line Exhibit

•  Interactive Exhibit – Exhibits crafted to entice visitors to actively engage with the structure or a major component of the design. Compared to the Experiential category, here attendees have a physical, hands-on interaction via technology, handles/gears, product activations, etc.

•  International Exhibit – Exhibits launched at trade shows outside the United States.

•  Island Exhibit

•  Lighting Design – Lighting design for the entire exhibit.

•  Peninsula Exhibit

•  Self Promotion – Stands that promote exhibit designers, producers, or manufacturers.

•  Small Booth – Exhibits 200 square feet or less.

•  Small Budget –Exhibits designed and built for less than $75 per square foot. Specific budgets are required.

•  Use of Storytelling – Exhibits designed to tell the story of a product, users, brand, etc.

* See the Submission Instructions for further entry parameters.