The Experiential Design Authority is proud to unveil the finalists for its NACS 2026 BOSS Awards. The BOSS (Best of Show Stand) Awards celebrate the best examples of experiential design on the show floor of the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s biggest annual event, which was held October 7–9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. A panel of preliminary judges evaluated all stands, seeking those that offered exciting experiences, immersive environments, impactful product displays and sampling, and/or eye-catching design.
The following 30 exhibits have been chosen as finalists.
5-hour Energy – Booth #N1621
Archer – Booth #N262
Barebells USA – Booth #C4067
Bloom – Booth #C3969
C4 Energy – Booth #C3969
Celsius Holdings – Booth #N1251
Chomps – Booth #C4213
Core-Mark – Booth #C4636
Dover Fueling Solutions – Booth #C7037
Ferrara Candy Company – Booth #N1229
Gallo – Booth #N2151
Grabba Leaf – Booth #N2163
ITG Brands – Booth #N1914
JTI Liggett – Booth #N1115
Keurig Dr Pepper – Booth #C3830
Kraft Heinz – Booth #C4925
Lucky Beverage Company – Booth #N929
Mondelez International – Booth #N1429
Monster Energy Company – Booth #N1929
Novus Foods – Booth #C4187
PDI Technologies – Booth #C5936
PepsiCo – Booth #N2329
Red Bull North America – Booth #N1029
Reynolds American – Booth #N2305
Spindrift Beverage Company – Booth #N335
The Coca-Cola Company – Booth #C3805
The Hershey Company – Booth #C4025
Tropicana Brands Group – Booth #N1041
Verifone – Booth #C5924
Yerba Madre – Booth #N937
TEDA has also named five finalists in a special category, honoring the best 10-by-10-foot exhibits at NACS 2026. The five finalists for Best Small Exhibit include:
Be Love – Booth #C3587
Saint James Brands – Booth #N1166
Saputo Cheese USA – Booth #C4298
Sesh Products US – Booth #N534
Tru Brands – Booth #C3679
Additionally, the finalist that earns the most “likes” on social media will be named the People’s Choice winner and receive a free custom trophy. To vote, visit The Experiential Design Authority’s official social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, and/or Instagram to like the photos associated with your favorites.
This year’s finalists showcase the full breadth of the convenience channel, from energy drinks and better-for-you snacks to confectionery, tobacco, and the fueling, payment, and software technology that keeps the modern c-store running. In the weeks ahead, a seven-member panel of judges from The Experiential Design Authority’s U.S. and International Advisory Boards will score and rank all finalists.
“The NACS Show floor is one of the most competitive in the industry, with brands fighting for the attention of retailers who have very little time to spare,” said Travis Stanton, Executive Director of The Experiential Design Authority. “These finalists rose above the noise with smart, memorable, and immersive design, and they represent the best of the best from NACS 2026.”
All finalists will be honored during a webinar hosted by TEDA on November 6.
About The Experiential Design Authority: Comprising a collective of industry leaders and champions of experiential marketing and design, The Experiential Design Authority serves as a governing body overseeing a number of international competitions, including the BOSS Awards, ExSys Awards, and World Expolympics. The organization is committed to fairness and transparency, as well as the value of professional competition and the goal of giving back to the next generation of experiential design professionals. For more information, visit www.experientialdesignauthority.com.
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