The Categories

For 2021, there will be twelve categories covering the entertainment installation market. There is one winner per category.

ARENA

A venue for musical concerts and indoors sports, hosting games such as ice hockey, basketball, tennis and cycling.

BAR

A drinking establishment, usually with subtle background music in the daytime and evening, getting livelier as the evening progresses.

CONCERT HALL

A performance venue for live music performances from philharmonic orchestras to rock bands.

HOUSE OF WORSHIP

A place of worship for any religion.

MULTIPURPOSE VENUE

A large complex, which might include conference centres, casinos and cinemas. This category also incorporates cruise ships.

NIGHTCLUB

A club is generally open from late evening until the early hours of the morning. It has facilities such as a bar, a dancefloor and often a DJ or live performer.

PARKS & ATTRACTIONS

A park with roller coasters or a water themed park, or a museum, midway or tourist site.

PERFORMANCE VENUE

A small-to-medium-sized venue for live music performances.

RESTAURANT

An eating establishment, usually with subtle background music in the daytime and evening, getting livelier as the evening progresses.

RETAIL & LEISURE

Incorporating hotels, shopping centres, individual stores and gymnasiums.

STADIUM

A sporting venue, most commonly with an open / retractable roof. Home to sports such as football, rugby, cricket and athletics.

THEATRE

An auditorium for spoken word plays and musicals.