The British Marine Federation was awarded Exhibition of the Year at the Trade Association Forum Awards last week. The winning show was the 2009 PSP Southampton Boat Show, organised by National Boat Shows.
The judges criteria was for evidence of an exhibition either in the UK or overseas, run by or on behalf of a Trade Association, that clearly demonstrates a commercial success and has acted as a focal point for the represented sector and has provided opportunities for members as a result.
Andrew Williams, Managing Director of National Boat Shows said: “We are delighted to have won Exhibition of the Year for the 2009 PSP Southampton Boat Show. This endorses the event as a major showcase for members, exhibitors and the whole marine industry. Importantly it achieved an increase in attendance during a year when the exhibition industry in general was typically experiencing flat or declining visitor numbers.”
