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    Exhibition industry honours its stars

    At a glittering function in Johannesburg, the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (Exsa) hosted its second annual Exhibition and Stand Award Banquet at the Coca Cola Dome. Themed, Hollywood Oscar Night, the exhibition industry turned out in true style.

    Contenders competed for honours in a range of categories including exhibition organizing, stand design and construction. Three new categories were introduced this year, Best Service Company, Best Venue and Best organizer. Exsa introduced the new awards to set a benchmark of excellence, stimulate innovation and honour professionalism in the South African exhibition industry.

    Carol Weaving, Exsa Chairperson comments: "South Africa is increasingly being recognized as a world class location for exhibitions. It is critical that we push our quality standards to enable us to compete as a significant medium within the marketing mix. This award ceremony provided an important platform for the exhibition industry to meet and celebrate its progress."

    Events coordinators, blackmagic communications, together with EXSA member sponsor companies and Exsa Executive Committee, pulled out all stops to present a true Hollywood paparazzi style event. From valet parking to red carpet interviews with live feed on monitors, the stars of the exhibition industry shone brightly.

    Michelle Garforth compered the event. blackmagic Communications added a special touch on the entertainment package which featured the jazz diva, Judith Sephuma, and tenor Agos Moahi who serenaded and charmed the stars of the night.


    Carol Weaving (Exsa Chairman), Gordon Gleimius (DTI Manager: National Pavilions) and his wife, Gail Gleimius

    3D Design Team

    Set Squared Team

    STANDS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

    CUSTOM - Small 25m² & under

    Nominations

    Dzines for SITA Stand at Futurex
    Madhouse Group for Accolade Stand at Decorex JHB
    Madhouse Group for National Ports Authority Stand at SAITEX
    Set Squared (Pty) Ltd for Plumb Crazy Stand at Interbuild Africa
    Stone Eye Design Project Management (Pty) Ltd for Galderma Stand at Dermatology Congress

    Winner: Set Squared (Pty) Ltd for Plumb Crazy Stand at Interbuild Africa

    CUSTOM - Medium 26m² - 50m²

    Nominations

    Dzines for No Wire Stand at Futurex
    IDG Cape Town for Investec Stand at I R F Congress
    Progroup for Hi-Tech Elements Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    Progroup for Symbol Technologies Stand at Futurex
    Progroup Shows & Conferences cc for Caltex Stand at Electra Mining Africa

    Winner: IDG Cape Town for Investec Stand at I R F Congress

    CUSTOM - Large 51m² - 100m²

    Nominations

    Madhouse Group for Sentech Stand at Futurex
    Progroup Manufacturing for Hewlett Packard Stand at Futurex
    Progroup Shows & Conferences cc for Treofan Stand at Propak Africa
    Scan Display Solutions for Five Roses Stand at Decorex JHB
    Scan Display Solutions for Scan Display Solutions Stand at Markex/World of Events Gauteng

    Winner: Progroup Manufacturing for Hewlett Packard Stand at Futurex

    CUSTOM - X-Large 101m² & over

    Nominations

    Progroup for Weir Envirotech Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    Progroup for Zest Electric Motors Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    Progroup Shows & Conferences cc for K.H.S Manufacturing Stand at Propak Africa
    Scan Display Solutions and Stone Eye Project Management (Pty) Ltd for ABSA Stand at Rand Show Set Squared (Pty) Ltd for Bell Equipment Stand at Electra Mining Africa

    Winner: Scan Display Solutions & Stone Eye Project Management (Pty) Ltd (in conjunction with Samplex) for ABSA Stand at Rand Show

    SYSTEM - Small 25m² & under

    Nominations

    3D Design for Abloy/Lockwise Stand at Securex
    3D Design for SA Voice Logger Stand at Futurex
    IDG JHB for IDG JHB Stand at Markex/World of Events Gauteng
    Scan Display Solutions for Hi Tech Inks Stand at Propak Africa
    Scan Display Solutions for Namitech Stand at Futurex

    Winner: 3D Design for SA Voice Logger Stand at Futurex

    SYSTEM - Medium 26m² - 50m²

    Nominations

    3D Design for Cummins Diesel Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    3D Design for KH Diesel Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    3D Design for Sanyo Stand at Securex
    Scan Display Solutions for Rittal Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    Scan Display Solutions for Telkom Stand at Eastern Cape Industrial Trade Show

    Winner: Scan Display Solutions for Telkom Stand at Eastern Cape Industrial Trade Show

    SYSTEM - Large 51m² - 100m²

    Nominations

    3D Design for Goodyear/SKF Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    3D Design for Telkom Stand at Rand Show
    IDG JHB for AEL Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    IDG JHB for Hansen Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    Scan Display Solutions for Phoenix Contact Stand at Electra Mining Africa

    Winner: Scan Display Solutions for Phoenix Contact Stand at Electra Mining Africa

    SYSTEM - X-Large 101m² & over

    Nominations

    3D Design for Accpac Stand at Futurex
    3D Design for Murray & Roberts Stand at Electra Mining Africa
    3D Design for Voith Stand at Electra Mining Africa

    Winner: 3D Design for Murray & Roberts Stand at Electra Mining Africa

    PORTABLE- Medium 26m² - 50m²

    Nominations

    Scan Display Solutions for Magudu Stand at Decorex/Hot Property JHB

    Winner: Scan Display Solutions for Magudu Stand at Decorex/Hot Property JHB

    EXHIBITIONS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

    TRADE - 2001 - 4000m² gross

    Nominations

    Exhibitions for Africa - Insite
    Exhibitions for Africa - Markex & World of Events - Cape
    Specialised Exhibitions - HRDA
    SA RAI - ICT SA

    Winner: Exhibitions for Africa - Insite

    TRADE - 4001 - 8000m² gross

    Nominations

    Exhibitions for Africa - Hostex/Cooling Africa Cape
    Exhibitions for Africa - Securex
    Exhibitions for Africa - Truck-Ex
    Kagiso Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd - SAITEX

    Winner: Exhibitions for Africa - Hostex/Cooling Africa Cape

    TRADE - 8000m² & over gross

    Nominations

    Exhibitions for Africa - Eastern Cape Industrial Trade Show
    Exhibitions for Africa - Futurex
    SARCDA - SARCDA Christmas
    Specialised Exhibitions - Electra Mining
    Specialised Exhibitions - Propak Africa

    Winner: Specialised Exhibitions - Electra Mining

    CONSUMER - 2001 - 4000m² gross

    Nominations

    Amanda Cunningham Communications - Weddings Expo
    SA RAI - Cape a la Carte

    Winner: Amanda Cunningham Communications-Weddings Expo

    CONSUMER - 8000m² & over gross

    Nominations

    Kagiso Exhibitions - Rand Show
    Outdoor Exhibition Organisers - 94.7 Outdoor Adventure Expo

    Winner: Outdoor Exhibition Organisers - 94.7 Outdoor Adventure Expo

    CONFEX - 2001 - 4000m² gross

    Nominations

    NichePro (Pty) Ltd - SAVA Congress

    Winner: NichePro (Pty) Ltd - SAVA Congress

    TRADE & CONSUMER - 2001 - 4000m² gross

    Nominations

    SA RAI - Franchise Business Opportunities & ESKOM Small Business Development Expo
    SA RAI - Gardenex

    Winner: SA RAI - Franchise Business Opportunities & ESKOM Small Business Development Expo

    TRADE & CONSUMER - 4001 - 8000m² gross

    Nominations

    SA RAI - Decorex/Hot Property Cape
    SA RAI - Decorex/Hot Property KZN

    Winner: SA RAI - Decorex/Hot Property Cape

    TRADE & CONSUMER - 8000m² & over gross

    Nominations

    Kagiso Exhibitions - Auto Africa
    SA RAI - Decorex/Hot Property JHB

    Winner: Kagiso Exhibitions - Auto Africa

    Sponsors for Exsa Exhibition and stand award 2004:
    For venue - the Coca-Cola dome
    For table décor items - Party Design
    For plasma screens and AV equipment - Plasmaview Technologies
    For music and DJ services for the after party - Toxic Sun
    For cleaning services - Dr. Clean
    For venue carpeting, walling and foyer items - Oasys Innovations
    For Welcome drinks - the Coca-Cola dome
    For Table wine - Specialised Exhibitions
    For lighting, staging, technical equipment and staffing - Gearhouse South Africa
    For full event co-ordination, organisation including all creative elements and staffing as well as sponsored entertainment - Blackmagic Communications
    For dance floor - Scan Display

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