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ESCA Hosts its 2024 Winter Celebration & Awards in Los Angeles
12/18/2024
The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) hosted its highly anticipated 2024 Winter Celebration & Awards on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at The Majestic in Los Angeles. The event drew one of the highest attendance numbers in ESCA’s history—second only to last year’s milestone celebration of Larry’s retirement—highlighting the industry’s commitment to excellence and camaraderie.

This year’s theme, Old Hollywood Glamour, set the stage for a dazzling evening. Attendees enjoyed a red-carpet entrance, a cocktail networking hour, live entertainment, and a gourmet dining experience, all reflecting the vibrant spirit of the events and exhibition industry.

The evening spotlighted outstanding achievements within the industry, as ESCA recognized individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions.

The 2024 Award Winners are:
  • Chuck Grouzard – Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Jim Kelley – President's Award
  • Taylor Vriens – Outgoing President Award
  • Alyssa Konareski – Young Professional Excellence Award
  • Ben Cramer – Young Professional Excellence Award
  • Katherine Baize – Young Professional Excellence Award
  • Robert Annable – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award
  • Bobby Lee – Humanitarian Award
  • Aluvision USA – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award
  • August Robotics – Innovation Award
  • Boomer Commerce – Outstanding Service & Volunteerism Award
ESCA

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s award winners, whose dedication and innovation continue to shape the future of our industry,” said Julie Kagy, Executive Director of ESCA.

As part of its commitment to education and industry growth, ESCA awarded scholarships to five exceptional students.

The 2024 Scholarship Recipients are:
  • Kelsea Nichole Schafer – The University of Alabama
  • Wes Michael Ryley – Iowa State University
  • Christopher Servedio – Marist College
  • Hayley Fishel – Purdue University
  • Jordan Lee Zacharias – Texas Tech University
Attendees are invited to relive the night’s magic through the event photo gallery, featuring red carpet moments, glamorous outfits, and unforgettable highlights. Adding a fun twist to the evening, attendees voted for the Best Dressed Award via an onsite QR code powered by Audrey chatbot. The winner’s Hollywood-inspired look captivated the crowd, earning them top honors. Keith Landberg was crowned Best Dressed of the night.

Acknowledgments and Future Celebrations

ESCA expresses its deepest gratitude to its sponsors, whose generous support made this event possible. A full list of sponsors can be found on the ESCA website.

Mark your calendars for the next Winter Celebration & Awards, taking place on December 8, 2025, in Houston, TX.


About ESCA
The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) represents the exhibition services industry, working to promote the highest standards of ethics and professional development while providing its members with advocacy, education, and networking opportunities.


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