HIGHER ED AV AWARDS

Monday, June 15, 2026, 6-10pm
Cabaret Theater at the Westgate Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
InfoComm 2026
-- Submit a Nomination and Plan to Attend. Space Is Limited --

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 2026 ceremony will be held live on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Cabaret Theater at the Westgate Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Event admission includes a passed dinner, full open bar, and evening of celebrating their peers’ accomplishments, including the inductees to the 2026 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 only through HETMA-InfoComm sponsorship or individual sales. All attendees of the HETMA Education Summit have general admission included in their registration, but must confirm attendance via Eventbrite registration.
New for 2026! People's Choice Awards and open nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame class!

STRICT DEADLINES!
Early bird entries close: April 4, 2026.
Final entries close: May 1, 2026.

Categories for Entry!

Celebrating the Best People, Project, and Products for Higher Ed!
PEOPLE AWARDS
AV Professional of the Year
Rising Star of the Year
AV Team of the Year
Higher Ed Mentor of the Year
AV Manager of the Year
AV Innovator of the Year
AV Engineer of the Year
AV Technician of the Year
AV Support Person of the Year
Student Worker of the Year
Live Events Professional of the Year
Best Event or Trade Show
Best Higher Ed Training Program
Higher Ed Ally of the Year (Non-Edu)
Vendor Account Rep of the Year (Non-Edu)
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
AV Smorgasbord
Buzzword of the Year
Defining Moment of the Year
The Future Is Now
RIP Dead to Me
HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS
Higher Ed Professional Inductee
Higher Ed Ally Inductee
PROJECT AWARDS
Project of the Year
Integrator of the Year
Best Classroom Installation (Upgrade)
Best Classroom Installation (New Build)
Best Full-Campus Installation
Best Interdepartmental Collaboration
Best Multi-Campus Project
Best Large Venue or Stadium Project
Best "More with Less" Project
Best AV-over-IP Project
Best Audio Project
Best Video Project
Best Cloud Project
Best Collaboration Space Project
Best Digital Signage Project
Best Experiential Project
Best Live Production Event
Best Support Department Project
Best Sustainability Project
Best UC Project
Best Use of Emerging Technology
PRODUCT AWARDS
Product of the Year
Manufacturer of the Year
Best AV Accessory
Best AV Management Product
Best AV Software Solution
Best AV-over-IP Technology
Best Audio Product
Best Camera Product
Best Capture or Streaming Device
Best Cloud Platform
Best Collaboration Product or Solution
Best Control System
Best Design Software Solution
Best Digital Signage Product
Best Display Technology
Best Furniture or Facilities Product
Best IT Product
Best Learning Solution
Best Loudspeaker Product
Best Microphone Product
Best Projector Technology
Best UC Technology
Best WFH Product
Best Wireless Presentation Solution

Become a Sponsor of Higher Ed AV's Premier Event!

New Sponsorship Model for 2026!
Sponsors receives recognition at all HETMA and Higher Ed AV InfoComm events!

ALL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:
New in 2026!
No individual corporate sponsorships for the Higher Ed AV Awards ceremony itself. Sponsorships will include all HETMA and Higher Ed AV functions at InfoComm 2026, including 2 entry tickets to the Higher Ed AV Awards ceremony, HETMA booth sponsorship, happy hour happy hour sponsorship, live reporting at our podcast booth, tour and map inclusion, and more! (Additional tickets and entries fees are separate.)
Annual HETMA Partners Receive Discounted Rates!

HIGHER ED AV AWARDS

Monday, June 15, 2026, 6-10pm
Cabaret Theater at the Westgate Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
InfoComm 2026