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COMING SOON - MAY 2027

 

CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AV

The Rise AV Awards are about making achievement visible.

Across our industry, women are leading businesses, delivering incredible projects, solving technical challenges, creating experiences, driving innovation and building the future of AV. Yet too often, those achievements go unseen.

These awards put them in the spotlight.

We celebrate the women making their mark, the advocates creating opportunities and the organisations investing in women – creating visible role models and showing the next generation what a career in AV can look like.

Because if we want to attract more women into our industry, retain the women already here and inspire the next generation to join us, we need to show them that they belong.

See what’s possible. Celebrate what’s being achieved. Help shape what comes next. 

Celebrating Talent Across Every Corner of AV

AV is a huge and diverse industry – and the Rise AV Awards are designed to reflect that.

Open to individuals and organisations across the global AV, integration, residential, production and live events ecosystem, the awards recognise achievement across every stage of a career and every area of the industry.

From students, apprentices and rising stars to technical specialists, creatives, producers, freelancers, consultants, sales and marketing professionals, business leaders, advocates and allies, and organisations investing in women – there is a category for the people making an impact.

Independent. Fair. Transparent.

Our experienced and diverse judging panel brings knowledge from across the industry. They’ll assess every entry against clear criteria, looking at the achievement, impact and story behind each one.

THE CATEGORIES

READY TO ENTER?

Choose your category, tell us your story and submit your entry.

Most categories are £50 + VAT to enter for non-Rise sponsors. This small entry fee helps cover the administration and costs of managing the awards and entry process, including the independent judging. The Early Careers Award is completely free to enter.

Entries close: 30 November 2026

Judging: January 2027
Shortlist announced: 4 February 2027 at ISE
Awards: May 2027 (date and location coming soon)

Early Careers Award

Celebrating students, apprentices or graduates making an outstanding start in AV, production or live events.

Rising Star Award

Recognising an emerging professional demonstrating exceptional potential, impact and progression in the early stages of their career (up to four years)

Technical Excellence Award

Honouring outstanding achievement in engineering, systems, sound, lighting, integration or technical delivery across AV, production and live events.

Creative Visionary Award

Recognising excellence in creative, experiential or design-led work, including lighting, systems, product or experiential design.

Operational Excellence Award

Celebrating behind-the-scenes professionals whose organisation, leadership and delivery are critical to project success and team safety.

Product Innovation Award

Recognising innovation in AV products, platforms or solutions, highlighting women shaping the future of AV technology.

Leadership in AV Award

Recognising a woman in a senior leadership role who demonstrates exceptional leadership, influence and mentorship, making a meaningful difference to people, teams and the wider AV industry.

Business Leader of the Year

Recognising a founder, owner, CEO or Managing Director leading or growing an outstanding business, demonstrating strategic vision, commercial achievement and meaningful impact.

Independent Professional of the Year

Honouring an outstanding freelancer or independent professional demonstrating excellence, resilience and commercial impact.

Sales Professional of the Year

Recognising sales, partnerships or commercial excellence, driving business growth and client success.

Marketing & Communications Professional of the Year

Celebrating excellence in marketing, brand, communications or audience engagement within the AV industry.

Advocate Award

Open to all genders, recognising an individual who actively champions inclusion, equity and opportunity for women in AV.

Company Award for Investment in Women

Recognising an organisation that demonstrates meaningful, measurable commitment to attracting, developing and retaining women in the AV industry through inclusive policies, leadership, and investment.

Rise AV Woman of the Year (Judges’ Award)

A special award recognising an extraordinary woman whose significant impact, contributions, influence, and leadership have had a profound impact in 2026.

PUT YOUR BRAND BEHIND THE FUTURE OF AV

Show your commitment to inclusion and progression, celebrate the people making a difference and connect your brand with a global industry-wide celebration.

Partnerships range from £1,500 to £10,000 + VAT, with additional opportunities for event activations.

As a not-for-profit organisation, every pound raised through sponsorship helps fund Rise AV’s work and future initiatives, supporting women and creating opportunities across the industry.