Johannesburg, 2 April 2025 - RX Africa was honoured with 12 accolades at this year's Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) ROAR Awards ceremony, which took place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre on Thursday, 27 March 2025.
The ROAR Awards, now in its 6th edition, recognises innovation, excellence and professionalism within the African exhibition industry, bringing together industry leaders to celebrate outstanding contributions and achievements in the field.
The RX Africa team received recognition across multiple categories, including:
Best Trade Exhibition under 6000m2 – Fame Week Africa
Excellence in Sustainability – Fame Week Africa
4 Distinctions in Sustainability – ILTM Africa, WTM Africa, Decorex Cape & Decorex JHB
Distinction in Marketing, Operations & Logistics – WTM Africa
Distinction in Marketing, Operations & Logistics – ILTM Africa
Best Social Media Campaign – Comic Con Africa
Best Consumer Exhibition over 6000m – Comic Con Cape Town
Best Trade & Consumer Exhibition over 6000m – Decorex Cape Town
Distinction in Marketing – Decorex JHB
Carol Weaving, Managing Director of RX Africa, expressed immense pride in the team's achievements, which eclipsed the 8 awards earned in 2024:
"I'm delighted that we've done it again! Words cannot fully express how immensely proud I am of our entire team. It was a remarkable evening and an outstanding result – and reaffirms our belief that exceptional teams create exceptional events.”
For Weaving the AAXO ROAR awards reflect RX Africa’s commitment to creating impactful events that keep their clients' need front and centre.
“As we continue to prioritise sustainability, innovation, and exceptional visitor experiences, this industry recognition inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible – ensuring we continue to raise the bar in the African events and exhibitions space.”
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For more information contact Olivia Gradidge - olivia.gradidge@rxglobal.com
About RX
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.
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