Event of the Year Nomination
About the event
About the application
Event of the Year - This nomination requires both electronic nominations and the on-site entry.
This award recognizes the most outstanding event or festival of the year. Do you deserve the title? Nomination questions include the event's goals, estimated attendance, paid staff size, volunteer base, event schedule, and overall budget range. Along with the information, nominees must attach a copy of the schedule or program guide and a maximum of six (6) pages of additional review materials. The extra materials may include photography and other images to help communicate why your event is worthy of this award.
Note: Any award winner within the past three years may not be nominated again. The association strives to recognize a wide variety of events throughout North Carolina.
In addition to the nomination, all nominees must set up a display at the ShowFest Conference. Displays must be set up by 5 pm on Sunday, January 25. Displays typically include a very visual tri-fold board, photos, and festival materials. The display may be a mix of display and technology. The maximum size of a display board is 3 ft x 4 ft. The technology must be self-generating as judges cannot control/adjust during review.
Those submitting a nomination for Event of the Year must have a representative attending ShowFest.
Submission entry requires answering 14 questions.
Photos and supporting materials are limited to six (6) additional pages.
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Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
Additional information
- Event Name:
- Event Contact phone number:
- Date of Event:
- What is your overall event budget?
- What is the mission, purpose or general description of event?
- How many years has the event been held?
- What is your board size?
- What is your average attendance?
- What is the number of paid staff?
- How many volunteers aid with the event?
- How does the event impact the community?
- Share about any special events or activities at your festival/event:
- What makes your event unique?
- Share the highlights of your festival/event. Or, how the event has changed, grown or adpated to new community needs.
- Provide any additional information you would like the review committee to know about your festival/event:
- Attach a PDF of your festival/event schedule or program guide.
- Attach a PDF of additonal materials for review, maximum of six (6) pages.
- On-Site submission is required for this nomination.
