In the competitive world of exhibit fabrication and experiential design, EDE stands out — not just through consistent excellence, but through a track record of awards that underscore its creativity, reliability, and immersive design capabilities. Here’s a deep dive into the accolades that highlight why EDE stakes its claim among the industry’s best.
Exhibitor Magazine’s Find It – Top 40
The Find It – Top 40 list, produced by EXHIBITOR Magazine and the Find It Marketplace, honors the top exhibit producers in the industry based on criteria like company capabilities, thought leadership, service and reliability, creativity, and innovation.
- EDE has been listed in the Find It – Top 40 for three consecutive years.
- In 2023, it stood out as the category winner for Service and Reliability, recognizing its exceptional execution and client-focused reputation.
This consistency not only cements EDE’s status among the elite, but its Service and Reliability win highlights the trust clients place in its operational excellence.
Event Marketer’s The Fab 50
Launched more than a decade ago by Event Marketer magazine, the Fab 50 is an editorial roster showcasing the top 50 exhibit and event fabricators in North America. Entrants are chosen based on creativity, strategic execution, sustainability, innovation, and overall craftsmanship. It’s considered a key resource for procurement teams seeking top-tier experiential marketing partners.
- EDE has been named to the Fab 50 every year that it applied — a testament to its enduring quality and relevance.
- Inclusion reflects EDE’s mastery of immersive environments, strategic design, and consistent performance across evolving industry trends.
Exhibitor Magazine’s Exhibit Design Awards
The long-running Exhibit Design Awards — established in 1986 by EXHIBITOR Magazine — honor the world’s best trade show exhibit designs. A jury of renowned designers selects winners across various categories, including awards like EDGE, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
- EDE is a three-time winner in the Experiential Exhibits category, with award-winning designs for:
FORTNA: Gold Award, Promat show, 2023
Exhibitor Magazine’s Portable/Modular Awards — The Zeigler Award
The Portable/Modular Awards celebrate design excellence in portable, modular, and system exhibits. Finalists are chosen in several categories, and one standout entry receives the prestigious Zeigler Award, the contest’s top honor.
- EDE earned the Zeigler Award for its Monster Energy exhibit — a design deemed the most outstanding among all portable/modular submissions.
This recognition places EDE at the pinnacle of modular exhibit innovation, showcasing flexibility, craftsmanship, and exceptional concept-to-execution execution.
Exhibitor Magazine’s Sizzle Awards
The Sizzle Awards from EXHIBITOR Magazine celebrate inventive and results-driven promotions integrated into trade show exhibits. Eligible entries are judged on creativity, innovation, and measurable impact.
- Winner of the 2023 Sizzle Award for the MHS Global exhibit.
- Recognition underscores EDE’s capacity to fuse emotional engagement with strategic execution—bringing highs such as show traffic, lead generation, or media visibility to life through design.
Why EDE’s Awards Matter: Value Beyond Recognition
Being named repeatedly across these platforms — not just once — signals unwavering performance. EDE isn’t a flash-in-the-pan; its design, service, and strategic skill hold up year after year.
Demonstrated Versatility
EDE thrives across diverse exhibit modalities: from design-heavy experiential builds (Exhibit Design Awards) to service-focused reliability (Find It) to agility in modular builds (Zeigler Award). It communicates a well-rounded approach.
Proof of Innovation & Trust
These accolades reflect not only creative flair but also trusted delivery — showcasing EDE as a partner that balances imagination with dependability.
