Think you hosted or attended the best event of 2025?
A lot of heart, hustle, and creativity go into planning an event, especially the best event! evAwards honors the team of organizers who make magic happen behind the scenes.
Help us spotlight the standout experiences that brought people together, sparked joy, and strengthened communities across the nation in 2025
? Award Categories
- Best Convention: Celebrating conventions that unite fans, professionals, or learners around shared passions. From fandom gatherings to educational summits, these events inspire and connect people from all walks of life.
- Best Market: Honoring farmers, flea, and artisan markets that champion small businesses and local makers while creating spaces where communities come together to shop, explore, and celebrate creativity.
- Best Festival: Recognizing festivals that deliver unforgettable experiences through food, music, and culture, becoming the heartbeat of every vibrant community.
- Best Fair: Celebrating state and county fairs that keep traditions alive and bring fun for the whole family.
- Best Pride: Honoring Pride celebrations and parades that uplift voices, promote inclusivity, and fill the streets with color, love, and unity.
- Best Art Show: Recognizing exhibitions that spark creativity, showcase local talent, and transform spaces into living galleries for artists and audiences alike.
Hurry, nominations close 11/30/25!
What's next?
After nominations close, voting will open! The best event will be determined by popular vote in each category.
Nominate OPEN NOW!
11/1/25 - 11/30/25
Submit an event to be recognized as the best event in its category by popular vote.
All nominations will be published to the evAwards voting page after the nomination round closes.
Vote
12/1/25 - 12/31/25
Voting kicks off December 1! Every nomination will be open for public voting, so rally your fans and make some noise.
Your community decides who takes home the win!
Celebrate!
1/13/2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Winners will be announced live during our annual State of the Festival Town Hall on January 13th.
Come read to honor the best of 2025 and discover what's ahead in 2026!
The impact of winning an evAward
Run your 2026 events like a Pro!
The event with the most votes in each category earns a full year of Eventeny Pro ($3,000 value) giving organizers the tools to run smoother events all year long!
With Eventeny Pro, organizers get unlimited events, applications, tickets, maps, schedules, and more, helping operations stay organized, efficient, and stress-free.
Expand your network & fill your booths!
Winners get a free eblast to Eventeny's engaged 300K+ vendor community, a $2,500 value, connecting your event with makers, foodies, and creators ready to join your lineup.
Get noticed everywhere!
Winners will gain official press recognition, a social media celebration to thousands of followers, and a dedicated blog feature highlighting your event’s story and unforgettable moments—putting your event in the spotlight it deserves.
Show off your success!
Winners get a digital badge proudly displayed on their Eventeny company profile and ready for use across their website, socials, emails, and marketing—plus a commemorative plaque to showcase your event’s elite status.
Can I nominate my own event?
Yes! We encourage both event organizers and participants to nominate their favorite events.
What types of events qualify?
Events that took place in 2025 in the U.S. or Canada that fall in the categories: convention, market, festival, pride, fair, or art.
Do I need to be an Eventeny user to participate?
No, this contest is open to both Eventeny users and non-users.
What do the winning events receive?
Winners in each category will receive recognition through:
- 1 free year of Eventeny Pro: valued at $3,000, empowering organizers to run smoother, smarter events year-round.
- 1 free vendor e-blast: valued at $1,000, to spotlight their success to thousands of potential partners.
- Press release feature: official recognition in the public announcement of all winners.
- Social media spotlight: celebration across Eventeny’s social channels.
- Dedicated blog feature: showcasing their story and event highlights.
- Exclusive winner’s badge (SVG): perfect for websites and social media.
- Commemorative plaque: a lasting tribute to their event’s excellence.