The Esprit Awards, is a globally recognized awards competition designed to and honor the exceptional professional achievements of individuals and organizations from across the Live Events Industry.

All completed entries including payment must be submitted on or before June 7 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

The Esprit Awards entry fee is $125.00 USD per entrant, per entry submission for all current and in good standing ILEA Members and $225.00 USD for non-members. There is an additional $50 per event partner. If you are entering after May 31, there is a $100 late fee applied.

Current ILEA members are eligible for an award submission discount. The code will be revealed when you enter your member ID.

Any individual and/or company representative in the Live Events Industry is eligible to enter the Esprit Awards competition.

All entries are prepared and submitted via ESPRIT's online awards portal, Evessio. Please watch this step-by-step guide if you need further instructions. The online system can be accessed by clicking on the Esprit home page.

No, only the general overview of the event and three representative photos will be used for promotional purposes. Award judges will view your entry content, but have no means to distribute the material.

Awards help to increase your ability to influence others, gain recognition for your talents and strengthen your personal brand while vastly improving your chances for success. The Esprit Awards are a catalyst for personal potential and professional growth. You'll have the recognition platform to earn company and client acknowledgement, increase marketability, gain media access, and receive events industry buzz about you and your company!

Any event, event component or event concept that occurred between January 1and December 31 of the previous year. New Year’s Eve events can be entered. Visit the add entry tab to determine the best category for your event.

Highly qualified ILEA leaders and creative event professionals with a broad range of experience and specialization from around the world serve as judges.