Owensboro Convention Center Earns Centers of Excellence Award
Exhibitor Group named the venue among 25 convention centers recognized as 2027 Centers of Excellence Award Winners.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Awards
Exhibitor Group has named the Owensboro Convention Center a 2027 Centers of Excellence Award Winner, one of 25 venues recognized in the program. The annual awards honor the industry's top convention centers.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the Owensboro Convention Center's standing among peer venues evaluated by event planners, show organizers, and exhibit managers. For the Owensboro area, the honor reflects the facility's role as a regional hub for conventions and exhibitions.
The Owensboro Convention Center, managed by Oak View Group, offers just under 102,000 square feet of available space, including a 44,000+ square foot exhibition hall. The award was based on survey responses from event planners, show organizers, and exhibit managers, though individual scores were not disclosed.
The players
Exhibitor Group
Exhibitor Group is the publisher of EXHIBITOR Magazine, an industry trade publication covering trade shows and convention center operations.
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is a sports and entertainment venue management company that operates the Owensboro Convention Center.
The details
The Centers of Excellence awards, presented by EXHIBITOR Magazine, evaluated venues on amenities, exhibitor support, innovation, and customer feedback. Winning venues will be featured in a special supplement in the October/November 2026 issue and on the magazine's online portal.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Owensboro Convention Center's recognition reported.
October/November 2026: Winning venues featured in EXHIBITOR supplement issue.
2027: Centers of Excellence award year for honorees.
Industry Recognition
The EXHIBITOR Magazine Centers of Excellence program, which annually recognizes the industry's leading convention centers, places the Owensboro Convention Center among a select group of 25 venues for 2027. Its selection reflects peer and customer assessment rather than a single organizer's judgment.
For Owensboro residents and event planners, the award may increase the convention center's visibility when booking regional conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions. Visitors planning events can expect the facility's amenities, including its exhibition hall and outdoor pier space over the Ohio River, to be part of the venue's promotion.
The takeaway
Recognition from an industry publication signals that the Owensboro Convention Center meets standards for amenities, exhibitor support, and customer service. Event planners considering regional venues may find the honor a useful reference point.
Further reading
Explore more Awards coverage for other recognitions that shape the events and hospitality industry in Owensboro.
More information
Visit the Owensboro Convention Center official website for facility details and event booking information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by EXHIBITOR Online.
