OHA's HealthAchieve Wins "Best of Show" in IAEE Art of the Show Competition

TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2016 /CNW/ - The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) was, once again, recognized for its progressive annual conference and exhibition, HealthAchieve, which has grown from being the association's annual convention to one of the largest health care shows of its kind in North America.

HealthAchieve won in six categories at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Art of Show Competition, including "Best of Show", which recognizes excellence in promotional materials for the exhibitions and events industry.

"We are very proud of our show, and delighted it has been recognized by our peers in the industry," said Warren DiClemente, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Educational Services, OHA. "We have made considerable enhancements to the event aimed at creating a unique and engaging experience for attendees. This award certainly cements our show's position as a 'must-attend' event for health care and business leaders, and motivates us to continue to be even more creative for 2017."

HealthAchieve won in the following categories for a show size of under 75,000 Net Square Footage:

• Attendance Promotion Brochure
• Email Promotion Campaign
• Show Brand Design/Development
• Show Daily
• Show Promotion Website
• Social Media Campaign

New for this year, the IAEE revamped the descriptions and criteria by adding a "Social Media Campaign" category, which earned HealthAchieve its "Best of Show" achievement.

"HealthAchieve has been bringing health care and business leaders together for over 92 years," said Anthony Dale, President and CEO, Ontario Hospital Association. "Each year, our HealthAchieve team sets a new standard of excellence guided by our quest to inspire innovation and ideas that will drive the health care system forward."

Of the 142 submissions, 36 of the winning entries and 28 honorable mentions will be featured in an interactive display at Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition to be held on December 6-8, 2016 in Anaheim, California.

For more information about HealthAchieve, visit healthachieve.com.

About HealthAchieve
One of the largest and most prestigious health care gatherings in North America, HealthAchieve aims to inspire ideas and innovation with over 50 informative and engaging educational sessions along with an award-winning exhibit floor, where close to 300 exhibitors will showcase the latest health care products, services and technologies. HealthAchieve attracts more than 6,000 health care and business leaders from around the world for learning, networking, benchmarking and sharing best practices. Learn more about HealthAchieve online at healthachieve.com.

SOURCE Ontario Hospital Association

Samantha Grant, Public Affairs Specialist, Ontario Hospital Association, 416-205-1376, [email protected]; Lina Pallotta, Director, HealthAchieve Programs and Partnerships, 416-205-1313, [email protected]