2025 ExSys Awards Finalists Announced
- Travis Stanton
- 4 days ago
- 9 min read
The Experiential Design Authority is proud to announce the finalists in its first-annual ExSys Awards competition, honoring excellence in system-based exhibit design and execution. The inaugural competition received more than 130 entries from exhibit designers, producers, and manufacturers in the United States, as well as Europe and Australia, making it the industry’s most competitive awards program for exhibits designed and built using pre-fabricated system components.
“The enthusiasm behind this program has been absolutely astounding,” said Travis Stanton, Executive Director of The Experiential Design Authority. “Both the quantity and quality of entries exceeded our expectations for year one, and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase the finalists who received the highest scores from our judges.”
The finalists with the top three scores in each category will receive gold, silver, and bronze awards, respectively, with the top-scoring entrant receiving the 2025 ExSys Exhibit of the Year award. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winner will also be recognized at the ExSys Awards ceremony in Chicago on July 20, hosted by Exhibit City News at the Moss Inc. headquarters.
Exhibits designed and built in the past three years using pre-fabricated system components were eligible, with members of the Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA) and International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) receiving complimentary entries into the competition. Additionally, students from Bemidji State University’s Exhibit & Experience Design undergraduate program and the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Exhibition & Experience Design master’s program were provided complimentary entries into the competition’s Best Student Design category.
“We are particularly proud of this year’s finalists in the Best Student Design category,” said Stanton. “Part of TEDA’s mission is to support the next generation of experiential design professionals through scholarships, internship stipends, and student competitions like this, and this year’s entrants truly impressed judges with their creativity, innovation, and unique perspective on the future of our industry.” Each of the finalists in this year’s Best Student Design category will be offered a $200 travel voucher to attend the awards ceremony in Chicago, and the gold award winner will receive a $500 cash prize courtesy of The Experiential Design Authority.
A preliminary panel of judges considered all entries, and their votes selected this year’s finalists, all of which will be scored by a final-round panel who will evaluate them based on criteria such as Concept & Design, Graphics & Messaging, Lighting & Multimedia, Execution & Fabrication, and Overall Impact.
Additionally, all realized exhibits that are finalists in this year’s competition (excluding finalists in the Best Student Design and Best Design Proposal categories) are eligible for the People’s Choice category. Voting is now live on the Exhibit City News website (https://exhibitcitynews.com/exsys-awards/), and the top three vote-getters will be recognized with gold, silver, and bronze awards, respectively.
Below are the finalists for The Experiential Design Authority’s 2025 ExSys Awards:
Best Small In-Line Exhibit
Bare Snacks
Natural Products Expo West 2025
Design/Fabrication: MSM Inc.
System: BeMatrix
Halcyon
Black Hat USA 2022
Design: Sacks Exhibits, Classic Exhibits
System/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
Hultec
WEFTEC 2024
Design/Fabrication: Acer Exhibits & Events
System: BeMatrix
Octonuts
The Winter Fancy Food Show 2024
Design/Fabrication: Condit Exhibits
System: Aluvision
Secure Logix
Enterprise Connect 2024
Design/Fabrication: 2020 Exhibits
System: Five Inc.
Sojo
VRMA International 2023
Design: Zilla
System/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
Best Large In-Line Exhibit
Classic Exhibits
Exhibitor Live 2024
Design/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
System: Classic Exhibits
Exhibit Concepts
Exhibitor Live 2025
Design/Fabrication: Exhibit Concepts
System: BeMatrix
Health-Ade
Natural Products Expo West 2024
Design/Fabrication: Storylink Creative
System: Moss
Minoan
VRMA International 2023
Design: Zilla
Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
System: Classic Exhibits, Zilla
Rockway Exhibits + Events
Exhibitor Live 2023
Design/Fabrication: Rockway Exhibits + Events
System: Aluvision, Orbus
Best Small Island Exhibit
Axonius
RSA Conference 2024
Design: Hill & Partners
Fabrication: Exhibit Technology Inc.
System: Highmark TechSystems, BeMatrix
Nature’s Bakery
Natural Products Expo West 2024
Design/Fabrication: Condit Exhibits
System: Aluvision
Syngenta Biologicals
Biostimulant World Congress
Design/Fabrication: Exhibit Craft
System: Exhibit Craft, Skyline
Travel Portland
American Society of Association Executives 2022
Design: Classic Exhibits, Exhib-IT! Tradeshow Marketing Experts
System/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
Wipro
Cisco Live 2023
Design: Veteran Media Group, Classic Exhibits
System/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
Best Medium Island Exhibit
Aluvision
Integrated Systems Europe 2025
Design/Fabrication: Aluvision
System: Aluvision
Champion Petfoods
Global Pet Expo 2024
Design/Fabrication: Rockway Exhibits + Events
System: Orbus
Dematic
CeMAT 2024
Design/Fabrication: Expo Centric
System: Aluvision
Egym
Health and Fitness Association 2025
Design/Fabrication: Exponents Insta USA Inc.
System: Exponents Insta USA Inc.
Master Halco
FenceTech 2025
Design/Fabrication: ExhibiTeam
System: ExhibiTeam
Red Bull North America
National Association of Convenience Stores 2024
Design/Fabrication: Storylink Creative
System: BeMatrix
Best Large Island Exhibit
Bio-Techne
American Association for Cancer Research 2024
Design/Fabrication: BlueHive Exhibits
System: Moss, BeMatrix
GE Appliances - Profile, a Haier Company
Kitchen & Bath Industries Show 2025
Design/Fabrication: Deckel & Moneypenny
System: Aluvision
Kenvue
American Academy of Dermatology 2025
Design/Fabrication: MSM Inc.
System: BeMatrix
RadNet / DeepHealth
Radiological Society of North America 2023
Design/Fabrication: Condit Exhibits
System: Highmark Techsystems
Therma-Tru
International Builders’ Show
Design/Fabrication: Deckel & Moneypenny
System: Aluvision
Zimmer Biomet
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023
Design/Fabrication: Hamilton
System: Aluvision, BeMatrix, Agam, Highmark Techsystems
Best Rental Exhibit
Egym
Health and Fitness Association 2025
Design/Fabrication: Exponents Insta USA Inc.
System: Exponents Insta USA Inc.
Fabletics
NCA All-Star National Championship 2025
Design/Fabrication: Acer Exhibits & Events
System: BeMatrix
Hologic
Radiological Society of North America 2024
Design/Fabrication: Derse
System: Aluvision, Derse
LyondellBasell
NPE 2024
Design/Fabrication: 2020 Exhibits
System: Aluvision, Octanorm
Motorola
CES 2024
Design: Event Strategy Group
System/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
Nature’s Bakery
Natural Products Expo West 2024
Design/Fabrication: Condit Exhibits
System: Aluvision
SES Space & Defense
Space Symposium 2024
Design: Brave Exhibits
System/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
Best International Design
Aluvision
EuroShop 2023
Design/Fabrication: Aluvision
System: Aluvision
DefenceNT
Land Forces
2024
Design/Fabrication: Expo Centric
System: Aluvision
Dematic
CeMAT 2024
Design/Fabrication: Expo Centric
System: Aluvision
Optimizely
DMEXCO 2024
Design: 2020 Exhibits
Fabrication: TARS Design
System: 2020 Exhibits
von Hagen Design
Best of Events 2025
Design/Fabrication: von Hagen Design
System: Syma, Prolyte
von Hagen Design
EuroShop 2023
Design: von Hagen Design & Chris Wendel
Fabrication: von Hagen Design
System: Syma
Best Fabric Exhibit
Clever Devices
American Public Transportation Association 2023
Design: Rockway Exhibits + Events
Fabrication: Orbus Visual Communications Group
System: Orbus
ezCater
National Restaurant Association 2023
Design: BlueHive Exhibits
System/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits, Ntension
Henkel
American Academy of Pediatrics 2023
Design/Fabrication: Exhibit Concepts
System: NTension
Red Bull North America
National Association of Convenience Stores 2024
Design/Fabrication: Storylink Creative
System: BeMatrix
SprintRay
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2025
Design/Fabrication: Hill & Partners
System: BeMatrix, Agam
Best Double-Deck Exhibit
Aluvision
EuroShop 2023
Design/Fabrication: Aluvision
System: Aluvision
Axonius
RSA Conference 2024
Design: Hill & Partners
Fabrication: Exhibit Technology Inc.
System: Highmark TechSystems, BeMatrix
Hologic
Radiological Society of North America 2024
Design/Fabrication: Derse
System: Aluvision, Derse
LyondellBasell
NPE 2024
Design/Fabrication: 2020 Exhibits
System: Aluvision, Octanorm
RadNet / DeepHealth
Radiological Society of North America 2023
Design/Fabrication: Condit Exhibits
System: Highmark Techsystems
Best Overhead Element
Aluvision
Integrated Systems Europe 2025
Design/Fabrication: Aluvision
System: Aluvision
CLMBR
CES 2022
Design/Fabrication: InterGlobal Exhibits
System: Aluvision, Tectonics
Houston First Corp.
PCMA Convening Leaders 2025
Design/Fabrication: 2020 Exhibits
System: Aluvision
Platinum Group Security
Global Security Exchange 2025
Design/Fabrication: Exhibit Craft
System: Octanorm, Exhibit Craft, Skyline
Threatlocker
Black Hat USA 2024
Design/Fabrication: Hill & Partners
System: BeMatrix, Moss
Best Graphics
Classic Exhibits
Exhibitor Live 2024
Design/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
System: Classic Exhibits
GE Appliances - Profile, a Haier Company
Kitchen & Bath Industries Show 2025
Design/Fabrication: Deckel & Moneypenny
System: Aluvision
Houston First Corp.
PCMA Convening Leaders 2025
Design/Fabrication: 2020 Exhibits
System: Aluvision
United Soybean Board
Commodity Classic 2024
Design: Condit Exhibits, Paradowski, VML
Fabrication: Condit Exhibits
System: BeMatrix
Veterinary Emergency Group
International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society 2024
Design/Fabrication: BlueHive Exhibits
System: Ntension, BeMatrix
Best Sustainable Design
Beko Home Appliances
Kitchen & Bath Industries Show 2023
Design/Fabrication: Ion Exhibits
System: BeMatrix
DDS Tile
Boutique Design New York 2024
Design: Classic Exhibits, Summit Graphics PDX
Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
System: Classic Exhibits, EcoSystems
Therma-Tru
International Builders’ Show
Design/Fabrication: Deckel & Moneypenny
System: Aluvision
von Hagen Design
Best of Events 2025
Design/Fabrication: von Hagen Design
System: Syma, Prolyte
von Hagen Design
EuroShop 2023
Design: von Hagen Design & Chris Wendel
Fabrication: von Hagen Design
System: Syma
Best Tech Integration
BlueHive Exhibits
Exhibitor Live 2025
Design/Fabrication: BlueHive Exhibits
System: BeMatrix
Classic Exhibits
Exhibitor Live 2024
Design/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
System: Classic Exhibits
Ecolab
National Restaurant Association 2024
Design/Fabrication: Storylink Creative
System: Aluvision
GE Appliances - Profile, a Haier Company
Kitchen & Bath Industries Show 2025
Design/Fabrication: Deckel & Moneypenny
System: Aluvision
Hologic
Radiological Society of North America 2024
Design/Fabrication: Derse
System: Aluvision, Derse
Zero Systems
ILTACON 2022
Design/Fabrication: Ion Exhibits
System: BeMatrix
Best Experiential Design
AgVenture Park
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2025
Design/Fabrication: 2020 Exhibits
System: Five Inc.
BlueHive Exhibits
Exhibitor Live 2025
Design/Fabrication: BlueHive Exhibits
System: BeMatrix
Gatorade
CFP Fan Central 2025
Design/Fabrication: MSM Inc.
System: BeMatrix
GE Appliances - Profile, a Haier Company
Kitchen & Bath Industries Show 2025
Design/Fabrication: Deckel & Moneypenny
System: Aluvision
Paramount+
The Lodge 2024
Design/Fabrication: 15|40 Productions
System: T3 Systems
Best Design Concept
CLMBR
CES 2022
Design/Fabrication: InterGlobal Exhibits
System: Aluvision, Tectonics
GE Appliances, a Haier Company
AHR 2025
Design/Fabrication: Deckel & Moneypenny
System: Aluvision
GE Appliances - Profile, a Haier Company
Kitchen & Bath Industries Show 2025
Design/Fabrication: Deckel & Moneypenny
System: Aluvision
Insignia International
Natural Products Expo West 2024
Design/Fabrication: Condit Exhibits
System: BeMatrix, Five Inc.
Therma-Tru
International Builders’ Show
Design/Fabrication: Deckel & Moneypenny
System: Aluvision
Best Design Proposal
Dalet
National Association of Broadcasters 2025
Design: Ion Exhibits
System: BeMatrix, Orbus
Hilton
IMEX America
Design: Classic Exhibits, 21st Century Expo Group
System: Classic Exhibits
ITG Brands
National Association of Convenience Stores 2024
Design: Storylink Creative
System: Aluvision
Mayvenn
Essence Fest and Expo
Design: Rockway Exhibits + Events
System: Aluvision, Orbus
U.S. Africa Trade Desk
The Global Produce and Floral Show 2024
Design: Storylink Creative
System: Aluvision
Best Design Detail
Aluvision (LED Keyhole)
Live Design International 2024
Design/Fabrication: Aluvision
System: Aluvision
Beko Home Appliances (Use of Cubic Space)
Kitchen & Bath Industries Show 2023
Design/Fabrication: Ion Exhibits
System: BeMatrix
Core-Mark (LED Header)
National Association of Convenience Stores 2024
Design/Fabrication: Storylink Creative
System: Aluvision
ezCater (Graphic Tree)
National Restaurant Association 2023
Design: BlueHive Exhibits
System/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits, Ntension
Flock Safety (Real Time Crime Center)
International Association of Chiefs of Police 2024
Design/Fabrication: Exhibitus
System: Aluvision, Exhibitus
Hyliion (Integrated Lighting & Multimedia)
Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2023
Design/Fabrication: InterGlobal Exhibits
System: Aluvision
OrangeTheory (Integrated Lighting & Multimedia)
International Council of Shopping Centers 2023
Design: Veteran Media Group, Classic Exhibits
System/Fabrication: Classic Exhibits
Best Student Design
Olivia Bakke – Zenith Matcha (Bemidji State University)
Juwon Choi – Malin+Goetz (Fashion Institute of Technology)
Jacob Hinman – Xactlase (Bemidji State University)
Harun Kaynar – Nespresso (Fashion Institute of Technology)
Yeonwoo Kim – Nvidia (Bemidji State University)
To cast your vote for this year's People's Choice Award winners, visit Exhibit City News: https://exhibitcitynews.com/exsys-awards/.