AIHACONNECT | Spirit of Innovation Award (SPINNYs)
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The Spirit of Innovation Awards (SPINNYs)

Spirit of Innovation Award (SPINNYs)

AIHA Connect's Inaugural Product and Service Competition

Are you ready to shine a spotlight on your innovative product, service, or emerging technology?

As an AIHA Connect 2025 exhibitor, you have a unique opportunity to showcase your innovation and compete for the title of Spirit of Innovation Award Winner!

Don't miss this chance to participate in the inaugural competition!

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Product
Most Innovative Product

Honoring a new or improved product that embodies overall excellence, exceeding the expectations of the OEHS professional.

Service
Most Innovative Service

Recognizing a service that has positively impacted the OEHS industry, offering value and convenience.

Emerging Technology
Most Innovative Emerging Technology

Commending a novel and groundbreaking technological concept or advancement.

How It Works

Submit your entry - Beginning January 23

  • Cost: $1,500 per submission
  • Limit three submissions per exhibitor to include:
    • Company name/Booth number
    • Photo
    • Product/Service Name
    • Description and Product Categories
    • Video (Up to 2-minutes)

Participant Promotion

  • Social Media mentions
  • Pre-conference marketing messages promoting the competition to registrants, encouraging them to the video gallery to preview products
  • Inclusion in the Products Highlights section of the mobile app/virtual platform and denoted as a competitor
  • Product Feature with photo in the AIHA Connect Final Program
  • Marker in your booth highlighting participation

Attendee Voting

  • During Expo Days (Mon-Wed at noon)
  • Through the AIHA Connect Official Mobile App/Virtual Platform
  • Paid Full Conference Attendees are eligible to vote
    • Excludes Exhibitor Full Conference and Expo, Booth Only registrants

Winners Announced

  • At the Closing Session on Wednesday
  • Via a press release, social media, and coverage in the Synergist
  • Winners will receive a physical award

Questions? Contact Laura Cilano Garcia

What's In It for You?
  • Recognition: Gain visibility and prestige across the industry.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with potential clients, partners, and investors.
  • Enhanced Brand Awareness: Elevate your brand and stand out from the competition.
  • Leads: Increase your booth traffic as onsite and virtual attendees visit to learn more about your new products and services.

Participant Promotion

  • Social Media mentions
  • Pre-conference marketing messages promoting the competition to registrants, encouraging them to the video gallery to preview products
  • Inclusion in the Products Highlights section of the mobile app and denoted as a competitor
  • Product Feature with photo in the AIHA Connect Final Program
  • Marker in your booth highlighting participation

Questions? Contact Laura Cilano Garcia

Submission Process

The submission portal will be live by January 23, 2025

- Limited to three submissions per exhibitor

- $1,500 per submission

Questions? Contact Laura Cilano Garcia

Thank you to our AIHA Connect 2025 Sponsors