The shortlist for the second group of Award categories has now been completed and confirmed. Find out who has made the cut and who could be celebrating in Amsterdam, February 7th
Following on from yesterday’s Part 1 announcement, we’re pleased to reveal the second round of shortlisted categories for the 2018 AV Technology Europe Awards are; Best use of Presentation/Collaboration Solutions, Best Use of Projection/Display Solutions and Best use of Audio Solutions.
Having received a staggering number of entries, we can now confirm the following names/entries have been successful and will go on to be independently assessed by our team of judges.
Best use of Projection/Display Solutions
- Leo Baeck Institute: Stolen Heart 3D Projection Video Map
- ‘World record’ video wall at The Dubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
- Lava Centre, Iceland: use of high performance projectors to bring to life the powerful effects of volcanoes and earthquakes
Best use of Presentation/Collaboration
- Inmarsat iMPACT! Room: new collaborative workspace at its London HQ
- Ghent University: integration of student-centric learning strategies inside, and away from the classroom
- Medidata: new AV and VC facilities following its relocation to new London offices
- University College London: wireless presentation soultions across multiple sites
Best use of Audio Solutions
- Dinosaurs in the Wild: interactive live action experience
- The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains at the Victoria and Albert Museum
- London Coliseum, in association with Gareth Owen Sound: Bat out of Hell
“We are immensely grateful to everyone who took the time to enter our first ever awards,” comments AV Technology Europe Editor, Michael Garwood. “It was an incredibly difficult process for everyone involved in determining the shortlist, with all entries submitted at an impressively high standard. We congratulate everyone who has made the list and hope those that didn’t quite make it this time, come back even stronger next year.”
Details for the remaining categories will be announced December 15th.
Winners / Tickets
Winners will be announced during the Awards ceremony, which will take place at the Café-restaurant Dauphine (Prins Bernhardplein 175 1097 BL Amsterdam), which is just a seven minute taxi ride from the RAI, or a 20 minute walk.
The evening will begin at 6:30pm with a drinks reception and canapés, with the awards taking place from 8-9pm. After party celebrations will then continue until 11pm.
6:30pm: Drinks Reception & Canapes
7:30pm: Welcome Speech
8:00pm: AV Technology Europe Awards
9:00pm: After Party Celebrations
11:00pm: Carriages
In addition to the opportunity to have your name up in lights and a shiny engraved winners trophy – the event will also be a great opportunity to network with others in the AV community attending ISE.
Tickets for the event are now available, priced at €79 as part of an early bird offer when purchased before December 31st. Standard ticket prices purchased thereafter are €99.
Tickets can be purchased through our dedicated AV Technology Europe Awards website, which can be accessed here.
Sponsorship
If you’re interested in exploring sponsorship opportunities, please visit our dedicated website here or contact Becky Hancock, Head of Events Marketing at NewBay directly on bhancock@nbmedia.com
Categories for the Awards include:
Individual and Team Excellence Awards – Sponsored By JacobsMassey
Recognising the people and teams at the forefront of innovation and development in the creation and management of professional AV solutions. (Click on the titles below for criteria information)
- Emerging AV Professional of the Year
- AV/IT Manager of the Year
- AV Team of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution Award
Technology Excellence Awards:
Recognising in-house teams for the effective and innovative use of technology solutions to enhance the overall performance of their fixed installation AV offerings. (Click on the titles below for criteria information)
- Best use of Audio Solutions
- Best use of Projection/Display Solutions
- Best use of Presentation/Collaboration Solutions
- Best use of Signal Distribution Solutions
- Best use of Emerging Technology
- Video Production of the Year
Project Excellence Awards:
Highlighting the year’s outstanding events and AV projects. Nominations in this category are for temporary installations and events managed and delivered by end users that have taken place during 2017. (Click on the titles below for criteria information)