HIGHER ED AV AWARDS
Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:30-10pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club at The Pointe Orlando
Funny Bone Comedy Club at The Pointe Orlando
-- Purchase Your Tickets to Attend --
Higher Ed's Premier Awards Ceremony
Celebrating the accomplishments of the people, products, and projects that define our vertical's success.
The “Higher Ed AV Awards” are the official industry-specific honor ceremony for higher education AV professionals, dedicated to honoring the people, projects, and products of the higher ed vertical. The 2025 ceremony will be held live on Monday, June 9, at the Funny Bone Comedy Club (Formerly Orlando Improv) at The Pointe Orlando in Orlando, FL. Event admission includes a plated dinner, full open bar, and evening of celebrating their peers’ accomplishments, including the inductees to the 2025 Higher Ed AV Hall-of-Fame class.
Due to the intimate nature of the venue, seating is limited. Reserve your spot today! Don’t miss your chance to honor those who work to make the higher ed vertical a success. Winners will be recognized at the event. Tickets for the event are now available in two sections: VIP Sponsor Tables and General Seating. All attendees of the HETMA Education Summit have general admission included in their registration!
EXTENDED! LAST CALL!
Final nominations close on Friday, May 23, 2025!
Get your entries submitted today!
Categories for Entry!
Celebrating the Best People, Project, and Products for Higher Ed!
THE PEOPLE
AV Professional of the Year
Rising Star of the Year
Higher Ed Mentor of the Year
AV Team of the Year
Best Higher Ed Training Program
Innovator of the Year
Best DEI Program
Manager of the Year
AV Designer of the Year
AV Engineer of the Year
AV Programmer of the Year
AV Technician of the Year
Support Person of the Year
Live Events Professional of the Year
Administrator of the Year
Student Worker of the Year
Best Vendor Account Rep (Non-Edu Employee)
Best Higher Ed Ally (Non-Edu Employee)
Best Event or Trade Show
Rising Star of the Year
Higher Ed Mentor of the Year
AV Team of the Year
Best Higher Ed Training Program
Innovator of the Year
Best DEI Program
Manager of the Year
AV Designer of the Year
AV Engineer of the Year
AV Programmer of the Year
AV Technician of the Year
Support Person of the Year
Live Events Professional of the Year
Administrator of the Year
Student Worker of the Year
Best Vendor Account Rep (Non-Edu Employee)
Best Higher Ed Ally (Non-Edu Employee)
Best Event or Trade Show
THE PROJECTS
Best Overall Project of the Year (Large School)
Best Overall Project of the Year (Small School)
Best Integrator Partner of the Year (Large)
Best Integrator Partner of the Year (Medium)
Best Integrator Partner of the Year (Small)
Best Classroom Installation (New Build)
Best Classroom Installation (Upgrade)
Best Full-Campus Upgrade
Best AVoIP Project
Best Collaboration or Social Space Project
Best Digital Signage Project
Best Esports Project
Best Green Initiative
Best Interdepartmental Collaboration
Best Large Venue or Stadium Project
Best Auditorium or Lecture Hall (New Build)
Best Auditorium or Lecture Hall (Upgrade)
Best "More with Less" Project
Best Support Department Project
Best Sustainability Initiative or Project
Best Use of Emerging Technology
Best Cloud Project
Best WFH or Remote Solution
Best Overall Project of the Year (Small School)
Best Integrator Partner of the Year (Large)
Best Integrator Partner of the Year (Medium)
Best Integrator Partner of the Year (Small)
Best Classroom Installation (New Build)
Best Classroom Installation (Upgrade)
Best Full-Campus Upgrade
Best AVoIP Project
Best Collaboration or Social Space Project
Best Digital Signage Project
Best Esports Project
Best Green Initiative
Best Interdepartmental Collaboration
Best Large Venue or Stadium Project
Best Auditorium or Lecture Hall (New Build)
Best Auditorium or Lecture Hall (Upgrade)
Best "More with Less" Project
Best Support Department Project
Best Sustainability Initiative or Project
Best Use of Emerging Technology
Best Cloud Project
Best WFH or Remote Solution
THE PRODUCTS
Best Manufacturer Partner of the Year
Best Distribution or Reseller Partner of the Year
Best AV Accessory
Best Amplifier System
Best AV-Over-IP Technology
Best Camera Technology (ePTZ / Streaming)
Best Camera Technology (PTZ)
Best Capture or Streaming Device
Best Collaboration Software or Solution
Best Control System
Best Display Technology (dvLED)
Best Display Technology (Interactive)
Best Display Technology (Non-Interactive)
Best DSP
Best Furniture Solution
Best Learning Management System
Best Live Event Technology
Best Loudspeakers
Best Microphone (Ceiling or Installed)
Best Microphone (Handheld or Wearable)
Best Projector Screen
Best Mounting Solution
Best Projector (Standard Installation)
Best Projector (Large Venue)
Best UC Technology
Best Wireless Presentation Technology
Best Design Software or Tool
Best Cloud Platform
Best Distribution or Reseller Partner of the Year
Best AV Accessory
Best Amplifier System
Best AV-Over-IP Technology
Best Camera Technology (ePTZ / Streaming)
Best Camera Technology (PTZ)
Best Capture or Streaming Device
Best Collaboration Software or Solution
Best Control System
Best Display Technology (dvLED)
Best Display Technology (Interactive)
Best Display Technology (Non-Interactive)
Best DSP
Best Furniture Solution
Best Learning Management System
Best Live Event Technology
Best Loudspeakers
Best Microphone (Ceiling or Installed)
Best Microphone (Handheld or Wearable)
Best Projector Screen
Best Mounting Solution
Best Projector (Standard Installation)
Best Projector (Large Venue)
Best UC Technology
Best Wireless Presentation Technology
Best Design Software or Tool
Best Cloud Platform
Become a Sponsor of Higher Ed AV's Premier Event!
Only 20 Corporate Sponsorships Available!
Enroll Before March 31st & Receive 1 Free Entry!
ALL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:
Named Sponsor on All Marketing
VIP Section Seating, with Higher Ed Customers
One (1) Named Award (I.e. "AV Professional of the Year, Presented by YOU")
Two (2) Admission Tickets to the Event
Ability to Purchase Additional Tickets for only $75/each
VIP Section Seating, with Higher Ed Customers
One (1) Named Award (I.e. "AV Professional of the Year, Presented by YOU")
Two (2) Admission Tickets to the Event
Ability to Purchase Additional Tickets for only $75/each
Annual HETMA Partners Receive Discounted Rate!
(Enroll before March 31 to receive one free entry! Up to $225 value!)
(Enroll before March 31 to receive one free entry! Up to $225 value!)
HIGHER ED AV AWARDS
Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:30-10pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club at The Pointe Orlando
Funny Bone Comedy Club at The Pointe Orlando
-- Purchase Your Tickets to Attend --