On November 20, Moscow hosted the official award ceremony for the winners of the National Award «Brand of the Year in Russia 2024»

The winners in more than a hundred industry and special nominations were celebrated in a solemn atmosphere. In total, the competition received about five hundred applications. It was especially valuable for Expoforum to receive an award in the nomination «Hospitality and Tourism: Convention and Exhibition Venue» in the year of its 10th anniversary.

The coveted statuettes were presented to the winners by members of the Supreme Advisory Council and the expert jury of the award, as well as heads of leading Russian industry associations and unions, and representatives of the federal media. Inna Vernidub, Press Secretary of EXPOFORUM International, received the well-deserved award from Anna Lukanina, Chairman of the jury of the award, President of the Association of Branding Companies of Russia.

«In the year of the 10th anniversary of the EXPOFORUM Convention and Exhibition Centre, we are particularly pleased to receive a high appreciation from the professional community. We are in great company! I would like to thank the organizers of the award – in modern conditions it is necessary to support domestic brands. It is gratifying to note that the number of worthy Russian brands is steadily growing», Sergey Voronkov, General Director of EXPOFORUM International, commented on the award.

«This year we are presenting the award for the second time and we are very proud that it has gained such great interest and response among Russian companies. The competition was attended by both major brands, market leaders, and newcomers setting their own trends. In addition, I would like to note the special support that industry associations, unions and information partners have provided throughout the year, covering our events. This year, the award has received several ambassador organizations in various categories, which once again confirms the recognition of the award among the professional community. We wish all the contest participants and winners to develop and change the reality around them», said Sergey Trofimenko, Chairman of the organizing committee of the Award «Brand of the Year in Russia 2024», Vice President of the Russian Academy of Public Relations.

The competition is being held for the second time. In 2023, 55 brands became winners, with over 300 applications in total.