The recently held Exhibition News Indy Awards recognized GroundsFest 2023 in a special way, awarding it both the Best Independent Exhibition Launch and the prestigious Exhibition of the Year.
These accolades celebrate the innovation and unique character that GroundsFest brings to the industry, making it stand out among top independent trade fairs in Europe and abroad.
GroundsFest made waves by introducing a new experience to the industry that combined live machine demos, indoor exhibits, free LANTRA-certified training, and even a live music festival. These are all highly accessible events designed to attract professionals from grounds management to landscaping. .
The judges were impressed with GroundsFest’s innovative approach, noting how it had “modernized the groundscare and landscaping sector with an inclusive and fun festival atmosphere” and calling it “the first revolution in live events in the industry”. I commented. They praised GroundsFest’s dedication to the community, with one judge saying: It’s great to see the profits being reinvested into the industry. ” Another judge praised GroundsFest’s engaging format, saying, “Invigorating the industry is what the event is all about, and this event did that in a great way.”
Event Director Christopher Bassett reflected on the award and expressed his gratitude for winning the double award. “We are truly honored to have won these awards, especially considering the scale of the exhibitions we competed against. It exceeded our expectations.”
GroundsFest offers a new approach to trade shows in the grounds management and landscaping industry, exposing attendees to the latest equipment in action, while offering a variety of exhibitor booths, interactive sessions, and live entertainment.
With the success of the first event, GroundsFest continues to push the boundaries. The future of the event aims to not only attract an even wider audience, but also further strengthen its role as an industry changer. With a focus on community engagement and delivering real value to exhibitors and visitors alike, GroundsFest is poised for continued growth.
“We couldn’t be more grateful to our amazing exhibitors, visitors, partners and suppliers who made this possible. GroundsFest is a true team effort and this victory belongs to all of you,” Christopher added.
For more information, visit www.groundsfest.com.
