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AWFS®Fair Visionary Awards

The AWFS®Fair Visionary New Product Awards are prestigious awards recognizing exhibitors for innovation and new-to-market products, which includes any product that has been introduced to the industry since the 2023 AWFS®Fair (July 2023). All companies whose entries are accepted will have their product featured in the Visionary New Product Showcase for the duration of the show. This showcase will be located in the main lobby in front of the West Hall and has proven to be one of the Fair’s most popular features. Products go head-to-head in the following categories: components; software; industry 4.0; raw materials; plastic machinery/supplies; tooling; machinery under 50K; machinery over 50K; power tools and hardware. Winners are selected by a panel of third-party judges.

For more information on the Visionary Showcase and Awards, (coming soon)
To enter your product, (entry form coming soon)

AWFS®Fair Tool Tour 2025

Returning for 2025!

In 2025, the cosmic tunes of the groovy Tool Tour are set to light up the stage once again at the AWFS®Fair! After the far-out success of the 2021 and 2023 Tours, the crowd was like, “Encore, please!” We have crafted a mellow marketing strategy and orchestrated a groovy program to make sure fans vibe at every tour stop! Let’s keep the good vibes flowing, enhancing the connection between exhibitors and attendees at the Fair. And hey, for those who complete the Tour, we’ve got a special keepsake waiting – a far-out commemorative t-shirt!

T-shirts will list all participating exhibitors. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!

TOOL TOUR PASSPORT & MAVERICK AWARD

  • All participating companies will be on the “Tool Tour” where attendees will be motivated to visit each exhibitors’ booth on the tour during the show. This will be fun and accessible through the AWFS®Fair App.
  • AWFS®Fair will implement a specific and comprehensive targeted marketing campaign in order to inform and encourage buyers to attend the event.

2025 TOOL TOUR PARTICIPANTS WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED AT THE SHOW: (2025 Entry Form)

  • AWFS®Fair Website & App Social Media Engagement
  • AWFS®Fair designated markers within their booth
  • AWFS®Fair onsite signage at key locations
  • Eligible to win The Maverick Award

DEADLINES:

  • March 1, 2025 – Form must be submitted by this date to be included in the attendee brochure as a participant
  • June 1, 2025 – Final Deadline to participate in the Tool Tour at the 2025 AWFS®Fair
  • All booth numbers that are printed on the commemorative t-shirt will be as of June 1, 2025.

For more information, contact Amy Bartz-Simmons, amy@awfs.org.

AWFS®Fair Rapid Fire

Rapid Fire Presentations

    • Exclusively for 2025 AWFS®Fair exhibitors
    • 10-minute sessions at AWFS®Fair Live, a show floor stage
    • An opportunity to connect with attendees outside of your booth in a friendly and “neutral” environment.
    • Share about new products, address attendee needs and offer solutions to their problems.
    • Themed presentations each day

Company must be a contracted and paid 2025 AWFS Fair exhibitor prior to registering for the Rapid Fire presentation to be eligible.

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When will I receive my Exhibitor Badges?

Badges are not mailed out in advance of the show. You can bring your email confirmation to the Express Registration to pick up your show badge.

When can I pick up my exhibitor badges?

Exhibitor badges can be picked up at the Exhibitor Registration counter in Lobby of the West Hall.

What is Dealer/Distributor Day? 

On Tuesday, July 24, we allow Distributors on the show floor to have meetings and for training purposes.  You do not have to man your booth or have your booth set up by this day. Tuesday is still considered an official move in day.

Monday, July 24, 2023 9:00am 5:00pm* (Distributors Only)


Who gets the emails from AWFS and AWFS Vendors?

Only the trade show contact on the contract will receive the information from the AWFS Fair.  Due to  of the financials, passwords and invoicing. Our system only allows for ONE Main point of contact.  If there are more people (marketing and operations) that need to receive this information, it is up to you to forward that information to the appropriate people.

How do you have the main point of contact changed?

Please submit this in writing by email to AWFSsales@awfs.org, and include the new contact’s title, phone and email address and let us know why the change has occurred. i.e. no longer with the company, job change, etc. 

How do I request to change my show move in date?

All Target Move-In requests need to be made directly through Freeman through you Freeman Exhibitor Portal.

Do I need booth insurance? 

Yes you do need to provide the AWFS with proof of insurance for your booth. Information and insurance requirements are on the Online Exhibitor Service Kit. If you have questions, please contact our Operations Director at Kim@awfs.org

What is an EAC and is there a fee?

EAC is an exhibitor appointed contractor, and the EAC form is online and attached.  No EAC will have access to AWFS®Fair without submitted application and payment.

How do I apply for a VISA?

Everyone can request a VISA letter when they are registering online.  Link to registration.

 What is Dealer/Distributor Day?

On Monday, July 24, we allow Distributors on the show floor to have meetings and trainings.  You do not have to man your booth or have your booth set up by this day. Tuesday is still considered an official move in day.

Monday, July 24, 2023 9:00am 5:00pm* (Distributors Only)

 

Link to Online Service kit (Freeman): COMING SOON for 2023

Contact information:

888-508-5054

customersupport@freemanco.com

 Contact information:

877-303-0711

AWFS@compusystems.com

Who do I contact with questions? 

Booth sales

Advertising Sponsorship

Signage and Banners Sales

Amy Bartz, AWFS®Fair Sales Director

323.215.0302

amy@awfs.org

Membership and Booth – Billing and Payment Questions

Visionary Award information

Angela Hernandez, Executive Assistant & Accounts Receivable

323.838-9440

angela@awfs.org

Booth Regulations or Requirements

Move in and move out questions

Operations Questions

Kim Roehricht, Trade Show Director 

323.215.0315

kim@awfs.org

CWWK®, Education and Freshwood Questions

Tovi Spero, Education Director

323-215-0311

tovi@awfs.org