McCormick Place
Lakeside Center
Halls D1-D2
Move in:
Begins:
Friday, October 21 at 8 a.m.
Ends:
Sunday, October 23 by 4 p.m.
Move out:
Begins:
Wednesday, October 26 at noon
Ends:
Thursday, October 27 by noon
Expo Hours
Monday, October 24
Noon – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25
Noon – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26
10 a.m. – Noon
Best of the Best Booth Contest
Participate and compete with the Best of the Best at the 2011 NFDA Annual Convention & Expo!
- This unique opportunity generates extra interest and publicity for your company
- Utilize the excitement and energy of Chicago to stand out from the competition
- Create an unforgettable experience for the attendees
- Exposure, Exposure, Exposure!
Winners will be announced at Wednesday’s Closing Session in Chicago and will receive recognition on NFDA’s Website and in the December post-convention issue of The Director.
Contest Categories and Judging Criteria
Best of the Best Booth Contest categories are:
- Best booth 400 sq ft. (20’ x 20’) or larger
- Best booth 300 sq. ft. or smaller (10’ x 10’ to 10’ x 30’)
- Best NEW booth – exclusive to first-time exhibitors, any size booth
Your booth will be judged by attendees based on the following five components:
- Creativity, imagination and originality
- Use of your product, images and visuals in your booth design
- Booth staff’s enthusiasm, friendliness and interaction with attendees
- Promotional giveaways
- Overall appearance and experience
Contest entries must be received by NFDA by Thursday, September 1, 2011 to be included on the voting ballot.
