ESPRIT AWARD CATEGORIES

• Catered recognizes outstanding design and production of food and/or beverage for an event, or series of events. 
• Design/Décor recognizes outstanding design and production of decor elements for an event or series of events.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiative recognizes an outstanding event, or series of events that Creates cultural inclusion and belonging, through workplace and/or attendee diversity, diversity intelligence & vendor/supplier diversity.
• Entertainer/Entertainment recognizes an outstanding entertainer or entertainment production for an event or series of events.
• Event Capture recognizes outstanding capture of an event through photographs and/or video.
• Hybrid recognizes an outstanding event or series of events that incorporates both a live audience and a live  virtual audience.
• Innovation recognizes an outstanding new element or idea that elevates an event, or series of events
• Logistics recognizes outstanding problem solving for complex logistical challenges required to execute an event, event element, or series of events.  Budget is not a challenge.
• Makes an Impact/Gives Back recognizes the positive social, environmental, or cultural impact of an event or series of events.
• Marketing Campaign recognizes an outstanding event or series of events that achieves marketing objectives.
• Marketing Collateral recognizes outstanding media material (print or digital) used to promote or provide engagement for an event - in person, hybrid or virtual.
• Multi-Day recognizes an outstanding event spanning the course of more than one day with set up and breakdown days are not included.
• Planning recognizes outstanding achievement in planning for live event.
• Scenic Design, Installation or Exhibit Design recognizes outstanding design and production of scenic/set design, temporary installations  and or exhibit or tradeshow booths.
• Technical Production recognizes outstanding design and achievement of AV production and technology for an event or series of events. 
• Virtual recognizes an outstanding event or series of events for a 100% virtual audience who are able to participate in real time.

ESPRIT AWARD AUDIENCE/TYPE DESCRIPTIONS

• Corporate - Event planned for and/or by a corporation.  Event has a business objective and seeks a return on investment in educating or entertaining employees, clients, prospects, or industry. Examples include incentives, meetings, conference, brand activation, product launch.
• Association/Non-profit - Event is planned for and/or by a not-for profit organization or association.  Events purpose may include driving awareness of a cause or industry, raising money, educating or entertaining association members, stakeholders, and/or donors. Examples include conference, tradeshow, awards program, fundraiser.
• Private Individual - An social event planned for a private individual(s) with the purpose of celebrating a milestone. Examples include birthday, house warming, graduation, funeral, anniversary, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, engagement, baby shower, gender reveal, bridal shower.
• Public - An event designed and produced for attendees that are members of the public. Examples include: tradeshow, fair, festival, civic event, concert, fashion show, nightclub event, pop ups etc..
• Wedding - An event planned for private individuals with the purpose of commemorating a wedding.