CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS

AT THE AV AWARDS AMERICAS

Celebrating the best in audiovisual innovation across the Western Hemisphere!

AV Magazine's AV Awards Americas returns to set the benchmark for AV excellence across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean

Entries are now open, with 21 categories covering the entire industry, from projects, technology and business to the people driving impact across the region. Entries will be assessed by a distinguished panel of C-suite judges and industry leaders, whose expertise ensures every submission is evaluated to the highest standard.

The community will then be invited to come together for a dedicated Winners’ Party, celebrating success, connecting peers, and recognising the people shaping the future of AV in the Americas.

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Caroline Hayes
Group Editor
AV Magazine

“The AV Awards Americas are distinguished by the breadth and scope of the awards, reflecting the entire AV industry. They recognise projects, technology, businesses and individuals who have contributed and enhanced the AV landscape. Entries are scrutinised by our panel of professional peers, to assess the levels of excellence, innovation, technical expertise and design creativity of entries.

If you are proud of what you or your company has achieved this year, the AV Awards Americas are your opportunity to let others share and validate your professionalism and AV excellence. More than a badge of honor, the AV Awards Americas are the endorsement of the heights that can be achieved to progress the AV industry and everyone involved in it.”

CRAFT YOUR WINNING SUBMISSION

Discover the key benefits of entering, gain expert insights to perfect your submission, and download our free entry kit for essential tips. 

MEET THE 2025 WINNERS

Each honoree stood out to the judges across Projects, Technology, Businesses, and People, with these awards highlighting every corner of the AV industry!

 JOIN THE MAILING LIST

Register now to be the first to hear when entries open, download the free entry kit to help create a standout submission, and gain exclusive insider updates.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Align your brand with innovation, leadership, and excellence in AV. Sponsorship offers unmatched visibility through digital campaigns, editorial exposure and year-round coverage across AV Magazine’s platforms.

Raymond Kent
Partner, Senior Principal, Director of Technology and Innovation
Studio B1

“Winning the Award feels like a validation not just of my work, but of my preferred approach to the work, one that insists technical rigor and human experience are inseparable. I think the awards are especially important for younger professionals who are trying to figure out whether a career in AV is worth committing to.’’

WINNER: AV Professional of the Year

MAXIMIZE YOUR RECOGNITION WITH EXCLUSIVE WINNER PACKAGES

Alongside your trophy and certificate for office and event display, The AV Awards Americas offers a variety of post-results promotional packages tailored to winners, including:

  • Official logo license and social media assets for brand marketing
  • Feedback reports with judge commentary and scoring insights
  • Editorial exposure via AV Magazine — in both print and digital
  • On-site showcase opportunities at InfoComm 2027, including AV Magazine’s stand and winner receptions

Whether you're an established player or an emerging disruptor, AV Awards Americas provides the most credible and regionally relevant platform to elevate your brand, showcase your impact, and align with excellence in AV across the Western Hemisphere.

THE VISIONARIES WHO JUDGED THE AV AWARDS AMERICAS

The awards were judged by a distinguished panel of end user technology managers, consultants and industry experts who brought their expertise and experience to bear in reviewing the entries and selecting the winners.

Our judging process mirrored the rigor of the renowned AV Awards UK . Final discussions were dedicated to determining the winners, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and integrity .

Adrienne Buccella, TAD
Brandon Creel, Hewshott
Partner
Hewshott
Emily Tang, etanG Productions LLC
Independent Contractor
etanG Productions LLC
Fernando Mora, the National September 11th Memorial Museum
Vice President of AV & Multimedia Design and Operations
the National September 11th Memorial Museum
Kristin Bidwell, Audiovisual Consulting Team, LLC (AVCT)
Owner, Principal Consultant
Audiovisual Consulting Team, LLC (AVCT)
Scott Josephson, Google
Sr. Engineer
Google

There are a wide range of categories, celebrating every facet of the industry, including:

  • Workplace Project of the Year
  • Learning Environment Project of the Year
  • Healthcare AV Project of the Year
  • Live Event or Experiential Production of the Year
  • Mission-Critical AV Project of the Year
  • Best Use of Emerging Technology
  • Sustainable AV Project of the Year Manufacturer of the Year
  • AV Integrator of the Year AV Leader of the Year (Individual)
  • Rising Star Award (Individual under 35)
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in AV

Winning an AV Americas Awards not only provides industry recognition and sets winners apart from the competition, but also creates a long-lasting impact beyond a single award.


Richard Hill
Director of Sales
Southeast – SNA Displays

“It’s exciting to see our team’s work recognized by such a well-regarded panel of experts in the AV industry. This recognition highlights the benefit of great project management and quality field work in an environment with so many moving parts!”

WINNER: Retail & Hospitality AV Project of the Year

PUT YOUR BRAND AT THE HEART OF THE AV COMMUNITY!

Sponsoring AV Awards Americas gives your organisation the opportunity to align with innovation, leadership, and excellence through a digital-first awards platform.

Sponsor benefits include:

- Alignment with a leading industry awards programme recognising excellence across the Americas

- High-impact visibility across digital campaigns and promotional activity

- Editorial exposure across AV Magazine platforms Year-round brand presence within the AV community

- Direct engagement with senior decision-makers and industry leaders

Event information

The AV Awards Americas celebrate the people, projects, technologies, teams and businesses driving innovation and excellence across the audiovisual industry throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Recognising outstanding achievement across the region, the awards are judged by a distinguished panel of industry leaders and culminate in a dedicated Winners' Party, bringing together the AV community to celebrate success, build connections and honour those shaping the future of AV.

The AV Awards Americas are open to organisations, teams, individuals, projects, and technologies across the AV industry that are driving innovation and making an impact.

You can submit your entry online through the AV Awards Americas entry portal once it opens. Register your interest here to be the first to know when entries go live and gain access to the entry kit , including tips from the judges on crafting a winning submission .

Select one or more award categories that best reflect your achievements in Technology, Business, People, or Projects!

Yes, If you’re deeply engaged in all things AV across the Americas, you can apply today! Learn more about what we are looking for judges here.

Absolutely. Sponsoring the AV Awards Americas puts your brand at the heart of the AV community, connecting you with industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers across the Americas. Benefit from high-impact brand visibility, editorial exposure, year-round industry presence and bespoke opportunities to showcase your expertise.

Learn more about our tailored sponsorship packages here.