Rise AV Awards Have Opened for Entries
The inaugural program invites professionals to submit nominations across 14 diverse industry categories.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Awards
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Rise AV has officially launched entries for its inaugural awards program. The initiative aims to create industry role models and increase visibility for women through recognition of students, apprentices, and leaders.
Why it matters
By spotlighting individual achievements across technical and business sectors, the program seeks to address industry representation gaps. The awards highlight the contributions of women to help foster a more inclusive professional environment.
The program features 14 award categories with an entry fee of £50 plus VAT for non-sponsors. Partnership packages to support the initiative are available, ranging from £1,500 to £10,000 plus VAT.
The players
Rise AV
This organization promotes diversity and visibility for women within the audiovisual industry.
ISE
Known as Integrated Systems Europe, this is a major annual trade show for the professional audiovisual and systems integration industry.
The details
Organizations are supporting the awards through tiered partnership packages that provide specific benefits, including complimentary entries for sponsors. The awards are open to a wide range of professionals, encompassing students, apprentices, technical specialists, and business leaders.
Timeline
Entries for the Rise AV Awards opened on September 30, 2026.
The deadline for all award submissions is November 27, 2026.
A shortlist of nominees will be announced on February 4, 2027, at ISE.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in May 2027.
Culture Shift
The Rise AV Awards follow a pattern set by the ongoing industry-wide movement for diversity and inclusion in STEM fields by prioritizing representation for women in technical roles. This initiative reflects a broader societal shift toward formalizing recognition programs to close gender gaps in specialized professional sectors.
Professionals or students interested in participating should prepare their submissions before the November deadline to ensure eligibility. Non-sponsors should account for the £50 fee per entry, while potential corporate sponsors may review the tiered partnership packages to leverage complimentary entry benefits.
The takeaway
This inaugural program highlights the industry's focus on creating measurable pathways for career advancement among women. Professionals should monitor upcoming announcements at ISE to track how these new awards shape future industry standards for excellence.
What happens next
Entries for the competition will close on November 27, 2026, followed by the shortlist announcement at ISE on February 4, 2027, and the final ceremony in May 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in industry recognition on our Awards page.
More information
Submit your nominations or review the submission guidelines at the Rise AV Awards entry portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Avinteractive.
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