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.