2023 TSNN Awards Names Industry Support Honoree
August 3, 2023
Trade Show News Network (TSNN) is thrilled to unveil the 2023 TSNN Awards top honoree for the Industry Support Award.
All of the award honorees will be celebrated Oct. 27-29 at the 2023 TSNN Awards at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The two-day event will kick off with an opening party at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort and Casino sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico, followed the next day by an education conference at the Puerto Rico Convention Center and an awards gala at the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico and after-party at the Sheraton.
Industry Support Award
Beth Cowperthwaite, SVP, Communications, Emerald
Cowperthwaite has supported the trade show industry by serving as the communications lead or support for a number of important industry efforts that deal with advocacy or sustainability, including Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, Legislative Action Day, Global Exhibitions Day, the Finding the Future, Together report and the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative.
She joined Emerald in February 2019 and currently leads an extensive range of external and internal corporate communication activities, including strategic media relations, public affairs, crisis communications, change management and executive positioning/thought leadership.
Cowperthwaite is also responsible for sharing Emerald’s story across all channels, including traditional PR, social media, thought leadership, employee communications and company events.
She has 20 years of experience leading corporate communications, public relations, and business development for global organizations serving the exhibitions, fashion, technology, healthcare and manufacturing industries.
Prior to joining Emerald, she was vice president of corporate communications for Informa Markets, responsible for leading communication strategy and driving external and internal brand awareness. Prior to Informa Markets, Cowperthwaite served as vice president of communications and director of public relations for UBM Americas (now Informa plc).
Cowperthwaite, who holds a Bachelor of Science from Southern Connecticut State University, resides in Connecticut with her husband and daughter.
“Being recognized as the 2023 TSNN Industry Support Award recipient is an honor and a privilege,” Cowperthwaite said. “Throughout my career in the events industry, I've experienced first-hand the power of face-to-face events and witnessed the true magic they can create. As a communicator, I take great pride in the work done alongside my peers to shine a spotlight on what our industry and people have achieved and what and who we aspire to become.”
She continued, “I'm sincerely grateful to all who have supported and guided my growth, especially Hervé Sedky, President and CEO of Emerald, who introduced me to the initiatives that will pave the way for our industry's future and provided the resources to help me advocate and foster positive change.”
Nominations Open
Nominations for Outstanding Show Pro and the Innovations Awards in 12 categories are still being accepted. Has your show done something truly innovative that deserves to be recognized with a 2023 TSNN Innovation Award? Are you a show organizer or do you know of one who should be nominated for the TSNN Outstanding Show Pro Award?
Here are the forms to submit:
Deadline is Aug. 15!
Sponsor Support
The TSNN Awards would not be possible without the support of our sponsors: Host sponsor Discover Puerto Rico; Registration Sponsor Maritz Global Events; Gold Sponsors ASP and Fern; Silver Sponsor Convention Data Services, A Freeman Company; and Expocad; Presenting Sponsors SmartSource; Expo Convention Contractors; SMT Expo and epIQ Creative Group; and Media Sponsors The Photo Group and CNTV.
Supporting associations include SISO, IAEE, ESCA and UFI.
A limited number of sponsorships are still available. For sponsorship enquiries, please contact John Rice or Diane Bjorklund.
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Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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