Foodservice Expo Best of Show Contest
View the 2008 Best of Show Contest Winners!
Gain additional recognition from the annual "Best of Show" Expo Contest! The contest will determine which booth is "Best of Show" during the Foodservice Expo. Judging will be conducted by a team of industry professionals and this year first and second place prizes will be awarded.
How Will Booths Be Judged?
Each booth will be judged on the following criteria:
Booth Presentation
- Integration of company identity in booth design
- Design & graphic elements
- Clearly communicates message to attendee – gives a reason to stop for further consideration
- Adherence to show rules/exhibitor guidelines
Product Presentation
- Product displays
- Benefit messaging
Exhibit Personnel
- Professional appearance/etiquette
- Engagement with visitors
- Adequate staffing
What Will the Winner Receive?
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
First Place
- First choice of booth space for the 2010 Foodservice Produce Expo
- Engraved “Best of Show” Plaque
- Announcement on the show floor
- Recognition in a PMA press release
- Recognition on PMA’s Web site including pictures of the booth
Second Place
- Announcement on the show floor
- Recognition in a PMA press release
- Recognition on PMA's Web site
When Will Judging Take Place?
Judging will take place during show hours on Sunday, July 26. The winner will be announced on the show floor on Sunday at 3:45 p.m.
Will I Know Who The Judges Are?
No – the judges will remain anonymous, meaning you could be observed one time or several times throughout the day, and at any moment – so be ready!
How Do I Participate?
Exhibitors are automatically entered into the contest; you do not need to sign up to participate. For more information, contact Jamie Hillegas at +1 (302) 738-7100 or showmanagement@pma.com.
Be sure to consider this contest when planning your Foodservice booth presence - think creativity, think innovation, think outside the box - it might just win you Best of Show!
Congratulations to the 2008 Foodservice Conference & Exposition Best of Show Winners!
First Place: Hollandia Produce
The Live Gourmet exhibit was chosen as the winner because it executed all three elements of booth presentation, product presentation and exhibit personnel extremely well. Their use of lighting and company and product messaging made their booth visually grabbing and their message clear and concise. An abundant selection of live products in company packaging were thoughtfully displayed at various eye levels throughout the booth. The booth was not over-crowded with booth personnel. The two personnel on duty both kept their body language open toward attendees and wore company branded shirts making them easily identifiable.
Second Place: River Point Farms
The River Point Farms exhibit was a very close second because it executed well on booth presentation, and exhibit personnel. As soon as you walked into the aisle this booth visually demanded attention. An effective use of lighting coupled with the use of three dimensional layered graphics was eye-catching and innovative. The company identity was large and clear and, amazingly, three distinct company and product messages were communicated in just seven words. The two exhibit personnel in this booth also were completely focused on acknowledging attendees in the aisle and wore recognizable company branded shirts.