The shortlist for the inaugural Digital Event Awards has been announced.
Organised by Mash Media, the new awards scheme was launched to “recognise the outstanding achievements of an industry that has been badly affected by the pandemic”, with the vast majority of live events banned since March last year.
Duncan Siegle, awards director, said: “The number and quality of the entries we have received has exceeded all expectations. Almost 200 pieces of work have been sent in, spanning the whole events sector and this highlights just how much the events landscape has been affected.
“We will be announcing registration to the digital event this week (commencing 15 February). The event is free to attend so please register and attend on 18 March. It is a freeview event and will demonstrate the talent and quality of the industry we are so proud to support. As always, we could not run this event without the support of the industry and from our headline sponsors, Showcase, Collaborate Global and iVent, as well as event sponsors Scoocs, Virtway Events and Visions Events.”
Dr James Morgan, chair of the judging panel, added: “Having taken part in quite an extensive shortlisting process, the quality of work on display is outstanding and will be a real test for the winners. It further demonstrates the talent and agility of the industry.”
The Digital Event Awards shortlist in full:
Best Audience Engagement Model
#makeitblue by MAKEITBLUE
ACT’s Not The Annual Dinner by Association of Corporate Treasurers
Convergence Online
The Virtual Forum Brand by Forum Events
Best Digital Awards Event
British Book Awards by The Bookseller & Silverstream TV/H2
EGR Operator Virtual Awards by Pageant Media
Emerging Payments Awards by 73 Media
IR Magazine Awards – US 2020 by IR Magazine
Pentawards by Easyfairs
The Comms National Awards by BPL Business Media
World Retail Awards by Ascential & Showcase
World’s First Virtual Green Carpet Fashion Awards from Eco-Age and Pulse Films
Best Digital Conference – production budget less than £5000
CPC 2020 Live! By CloserStill Media
Emergency Response Tech Forum: Global Pandemic by Messe Frankfurt Middle East
Evolve: The Virtual Event for Planners by Swapcard
Game Changers Live by Futurebuild
Shine Connect 2020 by The Turner Agency
Sustainovation by Shelton Fleming
The LCN Conference by Wolf and White
Best Digital Conference – production budget over £5000
Pension Bridge – The Annual Virtual Week 2020 by Pageant Media
Digital Transformation World Series by TM Forum
DevLearn Digital Experience by CloserStill Media
Redken Symposium, The Virtual Connection by Wolf and White
The Global Boardroom 2nd Edition: Shaping the Recovery by The FT
EA Masters by Property Academy
Diabetes Professional Care by CloserStill Media
BettFest by Hyve Group
Dreams In. Prints Out. By Xerox and M Integrated Solutions
Dell Technologies Forum 2020 by Wave Marketing and Communications
Best Digital Equality Event or Series
#YouTubeBlack Black History Month (And Beyond) by Innovision
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021 by Jewish Holocaust Centre
TikTok – Black History Month Series by Pixl
Women in Biotech by the BioIndustry Association
Best Digital Event Marketing Campaign
Big Data & AI World Frankfurt 2020 by CloserStill Media
Guidelines Live 2020 by MGP Ltd
Lost Horizon Festival by Lost Horizon
Top Drawer On Demand by Clarion Events
Best Digital Event Production Company
73 Media
Brandfuel
Collaborate Global
GDS Group
H2 Business Communication
Launch Interactions
M Integrated Solutions
Showcase
Silverstream TV
Storm Events
Best Digital Event Revenue Model
Diabetes Professional Care by CloserStill Media
Redken Symposium, The Virtual Connection by Wolf and White
Best Digital Exhibition
ConneXion by The Virtual Event Company
FutureScape Virtual 2020 by Eljays44
RCNi Virtual Nursing Careers and Jobs Fair by RNCi
RESET 2021 by Brandfuel
The National Landlord Investment Show Online by National Landlord Investment Show
The Schools & Academies Show by GovNet Communications
Utility Week Live Online by Faversham House
Virtual Booth Tour by Circus and Ellison
Zukunft Personal Europe Virtual by CloserStill Media
Best Digital Fundraising Event
A Dog’s Trail Launch by Dog’s Trust and Showcase
A Starry Night by Ronald McDonald House Charity and Silverstream TV
BGC Virtual Charity Day 2020 by Brandfuel
Istanbul Backgammon Tournament by Atolye
Specsavers Scottish Music Awards 2020 by Nordoff Robins
The Ultimate Dinner Party by Teenage Cancer Trust and iVent
Best Digital Internal Communications Event
Digital Transformation World Series by TM Forum and Common Ground Creative
Festival of Culture by Skipton Building Society and simplybetter
Product Launch Summit by Roche and The Creative Engagement Group
RETHINK Festival by BDO with Fusion & White Light
RISE UP 360 Rally and Academy by Roche and The Creative Engagement Group
The Inspire Awards by JTI and Ignis
Virtual Peak 2020 By Dixons Carphone and The fresh Group
Virtual Town Halls by Institution of Engineering and Technology
Best Digital Festival
FTWeekend Festival by The FT
Lost Horizon Festival by Lost Horizon
Open Banking Expo Digifest by Borough Bench Media
Best Digital Participation Event
[LIVE] SIG 2020 by esri France and EventmakerIAA PAC 2020 by The Digital Voice
Nanopore Community Meeting 2020 by Minnac Life Sciences
Best Digital Product Launch
Dreams In. Prints Out. By Xerox and M Integrated Solutions
Future Surgery Virtual Event by CloserStill Media
Life Unstoppable by Samsung and Smyle
Mokka Virtual Product Launch by Vauxhall and Strata Create
The TV 360 Takeover by Virgin Media and Audience
Virtual Booth Tour by Circus and Ellison
Best Digital Training Series
Going Social Series by Hyve Group
Layered Development Programme by The Rego Group
Lockdown Webinars by The Square Metre Group
Best Live Streaming Experience
[LIVE] SIG 2020 by esri France and EventmakerDigital Transformation World Series by TM Forum
EMEA Marketing Summit by Facebook and We Are Family
Global Summit 2021 by FESPA
Lock-In Live by William Grant & Sons Brands and ACA Live
New York Evening Auction by Sotheby’s and Anna Valley
Nudgestock 2020 by Ogilvy Consulting and Kinura
Virtual Experience 2020 by TEAM and Latte Mkt
Best Sponsorship Delivery and Fulfilment Model
Big Data & AI World Frankfurt 2020 – Online by CloserStill Media
Finance in Sport Conference by Premier Sports Network
Global Digital Summit Series by The FT
Best Stand Alone Webinar
Ahead Global – by Sleeper Media and Silverstream TV/H2
GlaucomaFest by Santen and Touch Associates
The 2020 IET President’s Address by The Instituyte of Engineering and Technology
Best Technology Platform
AS LIVE
Circdata Fusion
EventsAIR – OnAIR solution
ExpoPlatform Ltd
Grip Events
iVent
ShowShoppa
Swapcard
VII Events
Virtway Events
Best Venue offering Digital Event Facilities
ICC Belfast | Waterfront Hall | Ulster Hall
Pixl in Partnership with John Henrys
Best Webinar Series
ACTION webinar series by Futurebuild
Acute & General Medicine Summer E-Series by CloserStill Media
Best Practice in conversation with… by CloserStill Media
Diabetes Professional Care by CloserStill Media
Hotel Designs LIVE by Forum Events
National Sales Conference – Webinar Series – by Lincoln West
UK Digital Event 2020 Webinar Series by Project Management Institute
Vet Show Autumn Series by CloserStill Media
