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40 Under 40 Submissions

ECN’s 40 Under 40 is for those young proteges across five different categories who bring excellence to all they do. They are to be recognized for their dedication to company, customer, facility, union and co-workers—for going above and beyond with their hard work, loyalty and dedication. We’re honoring the young men and women of the tradeshow and event industry who work as:

  • General Contractors,
  • Exhibit Managers/Tradeshow Coordinators,
  • Exhibit Designers/Producers/Builders,
  • Tradeshow and Event/Experiential Producers and
  • Vendors (in Trucking, Graphics, Floors, Lighting, Lead Retrieval, etc.)

Those selected (and the company that nominated them) will receive editorial coverage in ECN, on ECN’s website and across ECN’s social media channels, and a select few will receive a short guest spot on the Don & Mike Show Podcast!

    Step 1: Select a Category

    40 Under 40 candidates may nominate themselves – or be nominated by their employer, union, facility or by a co-worker.

    General ContractorsExhibit Managers/Tradeshow CoordinatorsExhibit Designers/Producers/BuildersTradeshow and Event/Experiential Producers andVendors (in Trucking, Graphics, Floors, Lighting, Lead Retrieval, etc.)

    Step 2: Entrant Information

    Step 3: Entry Requirements

    • Must submit at least two high-res images of the 40 Under 40 candidate – one headshot and a candid photo.

    • Must submit at least one (maximum three) testimonial/letters from satisfied clients (this may be a letter from anytime during their career)

    • May submit a recommendation/commendation (maximum three) from a co-worker/employer/union (this may be from the person or company nominating them or anytime during their career) or use the nominator’s description (if someone other than yourself is nominating you).

    Describe how and why your 40 Under 40 candidate deserves to be selected. Please print and then sign the form. You should receive confirmation within 24 hours that ECN has received your entry. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. PDT on October 7th for consideration.

    Nominator should write a few words (or a good story) about how and why your 40 Under 40 candidate deserves this award.


    Nominators may scan the letter(s), take a photo of the letter(s) (judges must be able to read it) and upload it below or email it to 40Under40@exhibitcitynews.com. Or, they may send a copy of the letter by snail mail to 40 Under 40 Nominations, 1675 E. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169. Entries must be postmarked and received by October 7, 2019.

    Step 4: Nominated By

    40 Under 40 Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by their employer, union, facility or by a co-worker.

    Step 5: Payment Information

    Deadlines and Entry Fees

    Early bird deadline: Sept. 15, 2019 - $40

    ECN advertisers who have advertised with us during 2019 may have two complimentary submissions. Please use ECNAdvertiserComp to submit your two free entries.

    Final deadline: Oct. 7, 2019, $50

    Payment is collected via the online form and must be made in U.S. funds via Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
    To be eligible, all entry requirements must be submitted on or before the deadline. Entries submitted without all requirements will not be considered, and entry fees will not be refunded. Failure to provide an interview or significant discrepancies between the entry and information provided after judging could result in forfeiture of the award.

    Payment $40

    Step 6: Verification


    I hereby certify that all information provided for this entry is accurate

    I understand that by entering the 40 Under 40, entrants grant permission to reproduce the materials and information entered in any magazine, book, promotional material, or online format produced by Mr. Tradeshow Communications Inc., and to display all materials and information at ACE awards ceremonies and industry events.

    Questions about nominating or becoming an 40 Under 40 SPONSOR? Please contact Don Svelha at (702) 309-8023, dons@exhibitcitynews.com or sales@exhibitcitynews.com.

    I accept the terms above.

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