PARTICIPANTS

All EPHEMERAL ARCHITECTURE works carried out in the years 2023 and 2024 by architects, decorators, designers, agencies, specialized companies and other professionals or companies related to ephemeral architecture and ephemeral interior design can apply for the EMPORIA 2024 Award.

BENEFIT

The works that are awarded or selected will receive:

EMPORIA GOLDEN AWARD :

• EMPORIA Trophy commemorating the edition.
• Right to obtain a duplicate of the EMPORIA Trophy for the client, for collaborators, etc.
• EMPORIA Diploma certified by the Veredictas International Foundation,
• Right to obtain original duplicates of the certified EMPORIA Diploma , for the client, for collaborators, etc.
• Publication of the winning work with the EMPORIA distinction in the Veredictas Internacional gallery with a link to the author's contact information.
• Publication of the winning work on Veredictas Internacional's social media with a link to the author and the client.
• Sending an exclusive press release about the author's success to the media, people or companies that the author indicates in his/her registration.
• Inclusion of the winning work in the organization's official press release that will be sent to specialized media.
• Assignment of the right to use the EMPORIA award brand indicating the year and recognition obtained.

EMPORIA SELECTION:

• EMPORIA Diploma certified by the Veredictas International Foundation,
• Right to obtain original duplicates of the certified EMPORIA Diploma , for the client, for collaborators, etc.
• Publication of the winning work with the EMPORIA distinction in the Veredictas Internacional gallery with a link to the author's contact information.
• Publication of the winning work on Veredictas Internacional's social media with a link to the author and the client.
• Sending an exclusive press release about the author's success to the media, people or companies that the author indicates in his/her registration.
• Assignment of the right to use the EMPORIA award brand indicating the year and recognition obtained.

CATEGORIES

The EMPORIA Award establishes 22 categories that cover the different areas of ephemeral architecture and ephemeral interior design.

EVENTS SECTION

1. EMPORIA Award for the best construction for an event (sports, cultural, congress, presentation, etc.)

2. EMPORIA Award for the best construction based on prefabricated structures for an event (stands, tents, ramps, bridges, etc.)

3. EMPORIA Award for the best coverage of an event. (link between construction and graphic image)

4. EMPORIA Award for the best decoration for a shareholders' meeting or assembly.

TRADE FAIR STANDS SECTION

5. EMPORIA Award for the best modular trade fair stand.

6. EMPORIA Award for the best eco-friendly stand (recyclable materials, sustainable production, etc.)

7. EMPORIA Award for the best design trade fair stand.

8. EMPORIA Award for the best design, dismountable and reusable exhibition stand.

MUSEOGRAPHY AND EXHIBITIONS SECTION

9. EMPORIA Award for the best installation of a non-travelling ephemeral exhibition.

10. EMPORIA Award for the best installation of a transportable and travelling ephemeral exhibition.

11. EMPORIA Award for the best ephemeral museographic installation.

SCENOGRAPHY SECTION

12. EMPORIA Award for the best non-travelling stage set.

13. EMPORIA Award for the best installation of a transportable and itinerant stage set.

14th EMPORIA Award for the best installation of a non-travelling outdoor set.

15. EMPORIA Award for the best installation of a transportable and itinerant outdoor set.

RETAIL SECTION 

16. EMPORIA Award for the best commercial showcase.

17. EMPORIA Award for the best ephemeral commercial decoration.

18. EMPORIA Award for the best temporary outdoor information, service or sales point.

19. EMPORIA Award for the best architectural element for advertising or ephemeral commercial decoration (large PLV).

OTHER CATEGORIES

20. EMPORIA Award for innovation in ephemeral architecture.

21. EMPORIA Award for the best lighting of an ephemeral space.

22. EMPORIA Prize at the Miscelánea. All works that their author considers might not be included in the other categories.

PRESENTATION OF REGISTRATION MATERIAL

1. To facilitate the registration of works and the evaluation process, only works submitted through registration on the EMPORIA Veredictas award platform will be accepted.

2. Each entry must contain 1 main image (may be a collage of different images) in color of the submitted work, in size 1,024x768 pixels at 72 dpi, in JPG format and RGB color space.
3. For a better evaluation of the works presented, it is recommended that you attach an explanation of no more than 800 characters describing the relevant aspects.
4. At the express request of the jury, in order to properly assess each work, it is essential and mandatory to attach a PDF (without limit on length) with additional photographs and images, plans, perspectives, etc. as well as a detailed description of the work, its characteristics, materials used, client needs and all relevant aspects to have the necessary information to examine the project.
5. The organization reserves the right to use and reproduce the works in the catalogue, audiovisual media or on any media it deems appropriate.
6. The organization declines all responsibility for the authenticity of the data provided by participants in the registration forms.
7. The appearance of logos or other marks of the author in the photographs submitted is not permitted, except in the case of self-promotion. Failure to comply with this rule may, at the discretion of the jury, result in disqualification.

REGISTRATION FEES

1. Participants must register for each work submitted, and may submit as many works as they deem appropriate.

2. The same work may be entered in more than one category. If this is the case, each entry will be independent. In this case, it must be entered with the entry fees for each category in which it is submitted.
3. Each registration for the EMPORIA award must be formalised by paying the corresponding registration fees (an invoice will be sent).
4. The official call for applications for the 2024 EMPORIA Award is from October 7 to December 8, 2024 .
5. Registration fees are:

€160 per work registered in the opening phase, until October 21.

€190 per work registered by 21 November 2024.

€240 per work registered during the EXTRA PERIOD, until the closing date for registrations on December 8, 2024.

3 for 2 Promotion: Increase your chances of winning an EMPORIA Prize with 3 entries! Take advantage of this promotion: If you enter 2 works, the entry of the 3rd is free (applicable only once).

1. The deadline for registration of works is December 8, 2024 ( extra period from November 21 to December 8, 2024 ).
2. Also enjoy a 10% discount can be combined with other discounts, by indicating which organization you wish us to donate 10% of your registration fee to. “Support program for professional organizations” by Fundación Veredictas Internacional.
3. SAVE! Don't wait until the end, the sooner you register your works, the cheaper your registration will be.

THE JURY

1. The EMPORIA 2024 Award Specialist Jury is made up exclusively of representatives appointed by leading schools of architecture, official associations and professional organisations of ephemeral architecture, ephemeral interior design and specialist press.

2. Neither Veredictas nor any collaborator of the organization is part of the jury.
3. The decision of the Jury is sovereign, it does not accept any interference or suggestion from the organization .
4. The Jury will evaluate, according to the category, aspects such as: Architectural design/ construction solution / Communication capacity / Quality of production and technical execution / Environmental sustainability and recycling, and those aspects that it considers valuable and relevant for each work.
5. Jury members cannot be linked to any registered work.
6. The Jury will select up to 10 finalist works and one winning work for each category. All participants will be informed of the verdict.
7. The EMPORIA 2024 Award Specialist Jury is made up of the following professionals:

• Mr. Carlos Alonso Montolío, President of the Jury - Designated by ETSAB - Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona
• Mrs. Sonsoles Vela, Designated by CAJÓN DE ARQUITECTO
• Mrs. Carmen Blasco Rodríguez, Designated by ETSAM - Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (UPM)
• Mrs. Pilar Marcos, Designated by REVISTA DISEÑO INTERIOR
• Mrs. Coralí Cunyat, Designated by FEFIC - Federació De Fires De Catalunya
• Mr. Anselmo Rodríguez, Designated by ASPEC - Asociación Nacional de Carpas, Instalaciones Temporales y Efímeras, Marketing Ferial y Servicios Auxiliares para Eventos
• Mr. Juan Puchalt, Designated by AFE - Asociación de Ferias Españolas
• Mr. José G. Aguarod, Designated by GRUPO EVENTOPLUS
• Mr. Luís Gandiaga, Designated by FORO MICE
• Mr. Andoni Díaz, Designted by CGCODDI - Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Decoradores y Diseñadores de Interior
• Mr. Alfonso Sebastián, Designated by AER - Asociación Española del Retail
• Mr. Jon Montero, Designated by ONDISEÑO
• Mr. Jose Ignacio Hernández, Designated by AEVEA - Agencia de Eventos Españolas Asociadas
• Mr. Juan José Vila, Designated by AFIAL - Asociación nacional de Fabricantes e Importadores de Tecnología AV
• Mr. Manu Berjón, Designated by APROAV - Asociación de Profesionales de Alquiler Audiovisual para Eventos
• Mr. Manuel Rua , Designated by SÍNTESIS ARQUITECTURA
• Mr. Pere Albiñara, Designated byFIAVE - Federación de la Industria Audiovisual y Eventos
• Mrs/Mr. designated representative by CODIC - Col·legi Oficial de Dissenyadors d'Interiors i Decoradors de Catalunya
• Mr. Cristóbal Páez, Designated by EXPERIMENTA MAGAZINE
• Mr. Lluïs Torra, Designated by CMB - Club Màrqueting Barcelona

Jury Auditor, Ms. Sònia Poch, Award Manager of VEREDICTAS INTERNACIONAL (Without voice or vote)

1. The jury will vote on the works during the month of DECEMBER 2024. The verdict will be made public in JANUARY 2025.

EMPORIA 2024 AWARD CEREMONY

The EMPORIA 2024 Award Ceremony will be held on February 11, 2024.

Within the framework of ASPEC's FORUM in the PUY DU FOU park , in Toledo, Spain.

Schedule and access for attendees will be detailed in due course.

A single EMPORIA GOLD Award will be awarded and up to 10 EMPORIA SELECTIONS per category .

Prize or Selection winners who do not attend the award ceremony will have their award sent by agency at their expense unless they cancel their decision in writing to the organization.

The organization will issue duplicate Diplomas and Trophies to participants who request them. (Request additional awards or diplomas) (link)

Any doubt or misunderstanding will be resolved at the discretion of the organization.

The EMPORIA Award is a standard of excellence certified by the VEREDICTAS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION.
 

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