AAXO ROAR AWARDS

Specialised Exhibitions thrilled to win two AAXO ROAR Awards

Industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders joyfully came together at the recent Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) ROAR Awards ceremony to recognise excellence and innovation within the African exhibition community. A prestigious event, the ROAR Awards serve as a benchmark for industry standards and a testament to the talent and dedication within the African exhibition community.

The event took place on 29 February 2024 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. It’s now in its fifth edition and is devoted to promoting excellence and innovation, and recognising outstanding achievements across various categories within the exhibition industry.

Specialised Exhibitions, a division of Montgomery Group, was thrilled to be announced as winners of two awards in the category ‘Best Trade Exhibition Under 6,000m2’. They were presented with a Certificate of Excellence in Marketing and PR for Propak Cape, a highly successful trade show that returns to the Western Cape every three years, and has done so for over twenty years, spotlighting the packaging, food processing, plastics, print, labelling, and related industries.

Specialised Exhibitions was also elated to be announced as the category award winners for Securex, an exciting trade show with three decades of experience that provides the industry with proven and reputable security solutions. Together with A-OSH Africa, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo which take place alongside Securex, the shows deliver an industry synergy that’s a drawcard for visitors seeking multiple industry solutions.

“What a night we had,” enthused Gary Corin, managing director of Specialised Exhibitions. “We were thrilled to receive the two awards and to be recognised amongst our peers at this prestigious event. We give huge thanks to AAXO for the recognition! It was heartwarming to see our industry colleagues also receive awards. We all went through a tough couple of years during the pandemic, and to see how the industry has bounced back and thriving once again is exhilarating!”

Celebrating his 28th work anniversary at Specialised Exhibitions this year, Mr Corin attributed the company’s success to their ‘relentless pursuit of excellence’ and ‘our incredible team’, thanking them for their hard work and dedication. He also recognised the invaluable support given to the company by suppliers.

The success achieved at the AAXO Awards comes on the back of winning four EXSALLENCE Awards in January this year.

Presented by the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA), the four awards were for Best Organiser 2022 and 2023; Best Event/Expo 2022 for Electra Mining Africa 2022; Best Event/Expo 2023 for Securex 2023; and as a recipient of an Association Award for Best Collaboration Large event/exhibition for Propak Cape 2023 as the exhibition organiser.

Another exciting year lies ahead for Specialised Exhibitions, with Machine Tools Africa taking place in May, the next edition of Securex South Africa, A-OSH Expo, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo South Africa, also in May, and Electra Mining Africa in September.