Administered by the Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals, the Hermes Creative Award program honors the messengers and creators of the information revolution.
BrandSafway
Platinum Hermes – Scaling Scaffolding on the Trade Show Floor
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. The company exhibited at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, North America’s largest construction trade show.
Because CONEXPO-CON/AGG only happens once every three years, it was important for BrandSafway to present a large, visible presence on the trade show floor.
The large 50×60 ft. exhibit environment was designed to feel industrial and polished, with strong branding and a clean layout. The large metal canopy and scaffolding gave the space a rugged, authentic construction-site aesthetic. The LED lighting on the underside of the canopy was programmable. Brand identify was strong with the large BRANDSAFWAY name placed to attract professionals in construction, industrial maintenance, and infrastructure.
Inductotherm
Platinum Hermes – Advanced Metal Transformation Technologies
Inductotherm Group leads the industry in the development and manufacturing of advanced technologies, products and systems for the heat-driven transformation of metals and specialty materials.
The company was founded to provide the foundry industry with efficient and advanced induction equipment. Since 1953, the company’s core values of customer service, quality and reliability, value, along with design and technology have been the keys to their continued success. In addition to supporting customers as they achieve their goals, they have helped the metal casting industry grow stronger through advanced technologies, continuous education and ongoing support.
CastExpo 2025 is the premier North American metal casting trade show, hosted by the American Foundry Society every three years. Thus, it is critical that the company’s 50×50 ft. exhibit boost brand awareness while helping customers and prospects understand the value of an integrated system of the company’s equipment.
To demonstrate, the equipment on the floor was linked with colored LED lighting structures (overhead or floor mounted or lighting in flooring) to show “data transfer” from location to location, or equipment to equipment. In addition, the large machinery was displayed in interesting, attention-drawing configurations – some on top of double padded carpet, some direct onto cement flooring and some on platforms.
Platinum Hermes – Luxury Without Limits
For the National Business Aviation Association 2025, Magnifica Air was poised to introduce a new era of luxury air travel—where every detail is meticulously designed to enhance the air travel experience. The company’s services are based on the belief that luxury is synonymous with personalization, privacy, and unparalleled service.
The services are described as follows:
Enter a new era of luxury air travel, where every detail is meticulously designed to elevate your journey. Magnifica Air redefines luxury air travel with seamless, personalized experiences from booking to arrival. Here, every touchpoint is designed around you. Book your journey your way—online or with a dedicated concierge. Every detail, just as you desire. Our private terminals eliminate wait times and maximize comfort. Begin your journey in style. Relax in spacious, elegantly designed cabins, with gourmet dining and attentive service that anticipates your every need. Enjoy fast baggage handling and exclusive black car service, closing your journey as smoothly as it began.
The Company’s 20×30 ft. NBAA 2025 exhibit was designed to replicate one of their luxury airport lounges. Every item, from the seating and flooring to the chandelier, was upscale to signify the luxury experience.
Sharegate by Workleap
Gold Hermes – Be Bold in a Sea of Technology
ShareGate, owned by Workleap, helps organizations modernize their IT infrastructure and move forward with confidence. ShareGate’s objective for Microsoft Ignite—the Company’s most strategic event—was a brand relaunch, creating a memorable opportunity and a full sales funnel approach. The Company’s 20×20 ft. environment needed to be bold, clear and distinctly Sharegate.
The exhibit’s back wall was 16-ft tall with the ShareGate name above a LED display. Canopies with “pixel” orange and black static lightboxes were underneath the canopy and above attendees’ heads, creating an area for swag. Black flooring accentuated the neon green, red, and purple stools for demos and conversations. All LED screens were trimmed with one of the bold colors used throughout the booth.
Once inside the exhibit, brand ambassadors provided messaging and demos that supported the message that ShareGate is the all-in-one platform to assess, migrate and govern Microsoft 365.
The sophisticated, tasteful use of bold color proved a “must-see” exhibit from anywhere on the trade show floor.
Vantaca
Gold Hermes – Transforming Community Association Management Through HOAi
Vantaca is transforming the community association management industry through innovative technologies and fresh approaches to problem solving. In 2025, the company exhibited at CAI’s Annual Conference & Exposition, the ultimate gathering of community association managers, board members, and business partners. Spectacular networking events, inspiring education sessions, and a world-class exhibit hall are just a few reasons to attend this event.
Vantaca primary goal was to increase brand awareness and educate and inform customers and prospect about its AI-Powered Intelligent Community Management Ecosystem through demos and engagement zones that were conducive to easy visitor interactions.
They wanted the visitor to leave with an understanding that the company focused on sustainability, are tech-savvy and open to helping associations provide the best in service.
The 20×20 ft. exhibit was designed with an easy path through the environment. Materials such as wood, greenery and upscale lighting were used to make the environment feel a part of a trendy, successful community.