EXTRA CREDIT

BEST BOOTH AWARD   |   THEME COMPETITION   |   CENTRE DISPLAY
FASHION SHOWS



Make the most of every opportunity--and even earn some extra cash--during your time at One Of A Kind! In addition to our referral program and e-ticket incentive program, here are some ways to increase your exposure and return-on-investment at the show.
 

Best Booth Award



Our Best Booth Awards go out to exhibitors who go the extra mile when putting together their display! Judged by visual merchandising expert, Ani Nersessian of VM ID, each booth is reviewed to consider these basic criteria:

  • Good Lighting: We cannot stress enough how essential proper lighting is to an effective booth display. Dim booth stand out in the aisles--and not in a good way! Make sure your booth is bright and puts the focus on your beautiful work.
  • Clear Branding: You have the width of your booth to capture passing shoppers' attention--make sure you have clear signage and a well-designed space so that they can easily find you from the aisles.
  • Good Use of Space: Is your booth easy to enter? Engaging? Well merchandised? Are there are considerations you should take to consider your how your customers will interact in the space--ex. if you sell children's clothes, make sure you have room for moms with strollers.
  • Creativity: This what we're all here for, so show us your personality! Customers should get a sense of your brand and personality just from a glance at your space, whether it is through signage, colours, merchandising or display structures.


Our judge will select winners in five different categories, based on booth size:

  • Heavyweight (150 sq feet and up): $150 off + preferred placement in next year's show
  • Middleweight (75 and 100 sq ft): $100 off + preferred placement in next year's show
  • Featherweight (50 sq ft): $75 off + preferred placement in next year's show
  • Rookie of the Year (Rising Stars): $50 off + preferred placement in next year's show
  • Plus, one Marketplace exhibitor will receive honourable mention and preferred placement at next year's show.

​​There is no need to enter--you are eligible for our Best Booth Awards just by exhibiting in the show. Winners will be announced in the onsite newsletter and on social media, plus our judge will provide a detailed breakdown on why each winner was selected.


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One Of A Kind Theme Competition


We know our show requires a lot of logistical preparations, but we want you to have the chance to flex your creative muscles too! So, each year, we challenge exhibitors to create a one of a kind piece in their medium that represents the show's theme. We display the entries in the Centre Aisle to give you extra exposure at the show entrance and a panel of special judges select three winners who will receive cash prizes for their hard work and creativity! Customers will also have the chance to vote for the Fan Favourite to be announced after the show!

This year, we are excited to announce that our competition theme is 🦋 Butterflies 🦋. Click the button below for more information or to register your participation and check out our Theme Competition Pinterest Board to see past competition theme displays and entries.. 

 

 

One Of A Kind Centre Display



Each year, our show designers create a One Of A Kind Centre Display using fabulous products from you, the exhibitors. They will shop their picks from the Online Shop--so be sure to update yours as soon as possible to boost your chances of being selected--and they will reach out to privately request products that fit this year's theme.

* During move-in, listen for announcements on the Show floor for when you can drop your piece off in the centre aisle. You will be able to pick them up again during move-out.

 

One Of A Kind Fashion Shows 



Our fashion shows highlight the works of our talented clothing and accessories designers. Erika Larva is back with a daily schedule of runway events filled with One Of A Kind women’s and kid’s fashions!

Note:

  • Fashion District exhibitors can submit one garment for our Fashion District show. All other exhibitors can submit a maximum of two pieces for the fashion shows.
  • To participate, simply pre-package and load your fashion show submissions so that they are the first to be unloaded when you get onsite. Then, drop them off to the Fashion Show co-ordinators in Salon 106 during move in.
  • Products will be returned to you after the last fashion show they are featured in.
     

Questions

Contact Erika Larva at elarva@monarcheventsgroup.com.