Xaver gold for Nüssli and Expomobilia
At the Xaver Award, the best LiveCom projects 2019 were chosen. Nüssli and Expomobilia were awarded the golden Xaver. The Public Xaver went to Andreas Messerli AG. Schoscho Rufener was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Xaver Award.
On Thursday, probably the most extraordinary Xaver award ceremony to date took place in Zurich's Maag Hall. Due to the Corona crisis, the number of attendees was limited to 300 people and the highest security standards were implemented. In addition, increased emphasis was placed on digitalization; those who could not be present live on site had the opportunity to follow the award ceremony via livestream.
Awards for Nüssli and Expomobilia
A total of 37 LiveCom projects competed for the bronze, silver and gold awards. The golden Xaver was awarded twice, both times in the category "Best Supplier Services". The temporary arena at the Fête des Vignerons and the Bregenz Festival both came out on top in the "Best Supplier" category. The projects were judged by an international jury of experts. The Public Xaver, in turn, was chosen by the public; the winner was Doppelleu Boxer by Andreas Messerli AG.
Lifetime Achievement Xaver Award goes to Schoscho Rufener
The Lifetime Achievement Xaver Award, which recognizes outstanding industry personalities, will be presented in 2020 to Schoscho Rufener, founder of Rufener Events, among others. To date, the 56-year-old has staged events in 71 countries. Among other things, he orchestrated the World Congress for Fifa for 21 years.
Change in the presidency of Expo Event
In the run-up to Xaver, the General Assembly of Expo Event Swiss LiveCom Association took place, chaired for the last time by Eugen Brunner, Managing Partner of Aroma. The association president duly relinquishes his office after three years and 11 years on the board - he is succeeded by Christoph Kamber, Managing Partner of RedSpark.
