Shining a Light on Event Excellence: JET Managing Director Sarah Cox Announced as Judge at the 2025 ESSA Awards

The exhibitions industry is built on hundreds of moving parts – from headline-grabbing experiences to the behind-the-scenes logistics that make it all work. At Jonas Event Technology, we’ve always believed that outstanding delivery deserves recognition, which is why we’re proud to be part of the 2025 ESSA Awards, taking place on 4th December at the Warwick Conferences.

This year, our Managing Director Sarah Cox has been invited to join the judging panel for one of the event’s most competitive categories: AV & Production – Delivering Exceptional Services & Products.

The Awards That Celebrate Excellence in Events

The annual awards run by Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) shine a spotlight on the companies and individuals who help bring exhibitions to life – from full-service contractors to venue teams, organisers, logistics providers and more. The awards are open exclusively to ESSA members and cover a wide range of categories, including:

• ESSA Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award
• ESSA Young Person Award
• ESSA Member Company Award
• ESSA Unsung Hero
• Best Organiser
• Best Venue
• Sustainability
• Print
• AV & Production
• Logistics
• Full-Service Contractor
• Best Stand Build under 10 sqm
• Best Stand Build under 30 sqm
• Best Stand Build over 30 sqm

Along with two new categories for 2025 – Best Member Collaboration and Best Collaboration with an Organiser.

Who Is The AV & Production Award Category For?

This category exists to honour the people and partners who get it right time and time again, often under intense pressure and tight timelines. AV & Production is often the quiet powerhouse of any event. When it works perfectly, nobody notices – and when it doesn’t, everyone does.
As someone who’s worked alongside AV partners for many years, Sarah knows just how much goes into delivering exceptional production and technical support – and how often those contributions are overlooked.

“So much of what makes an event memorable comes down to what people hear, see and experience – and AV is at the heart of that. I’m really looking forward to seeing how suppliers are pushing boundaries, solving problems creatively, and helping organisers deliver show-stopping experiences.”
– Sarah Cox, Managing Director, JET

Supporting The Industry That Supports Us

At JET, we work hand-in-hand with AV teams, organisers, and venues to create seamless registration and data experiences. Whether it’s integrating onsite infrastructure, managing live attendee flow, or delivering real-time reporting, we understand the collaboration it takes to make events feel effortless.

It’s an honour for Sarah and the wider JET team to be involved in celebrating those efforts across the industry.

We want to wish a massive good luck to all the 2025 entrants. Whether you’re a newcomer or an industry veteran, these awards are an opportunity to share your story, celebrate your team, and help raise the bar for everyone working in exhibitions.

We look forward to seeing the incredible work on show this year – and to celebrating the winners in December!