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SILENT HEROES AWARDS 2024

Welcome to the EMAK Silent Heroes Awards 2024 – the pinnacle of Kerala’s EventScapes!
Set against the enchanting backdrop of Le Meridien, Kochi, on April 16th and 17th, 2024, this two-day event offers a plethora of experiences, including knowledge sessions, panel discussions, performances, and the prestigious Awards ceremony! With over 100 top agencies from across the region and beyond, this platform for networking and collaboration, stands as Kerala's largest gathering in the dynamic events sector.
At the core of our celebration is the acknowledgment of the unsung heroes – the masterminds orchestrating every event flawlessly behind the scenes, earning them the title of Silent Heroes. If you're a service provider in Kerala contributing to event execution, showcase your best work. Let your achievements shine!
Mark your calendars, gather your exemplary work, and join us for an unforgettable celebration at the EMAK Silent Heroes Awards 2024.

Silent Heroes Awards 2024 Live Streaming

Entries to Silent Heroes Awards are Open

₹ 2500 Per Entry

Award Categories

A . Event Decor And Production
B . Technical Support And Solutions
C . Entertainment Design
D . Venue And Catering Solutions
E . Personalised Solutions

This Category is for the Best and Most Innovative Production done in an Event for a Corporate Show, MICE or Promotional Event.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Most Creative and Trendsetting Production done in an Event for a Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday or Other
Social Events. The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Best Stall Production done in an Expo, Conference, Festival or Corporate Launch.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Best Décor done using florals and plants for a Corporate Event or Wedding.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events and should include real florals.

This Category is for the Creative and Trendsetting Production done using fabrics for a Corporate or Wedding Event.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Most Creative and Trendsetting Rental Solutions (Furniture, Counters, Props, Misc) used in a Corporate event or wedding to enhance
and amplify the experiences. The solutions should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Best Infrastructure Solutions (Tent, Platforms, AC, Furniture ) provided for an Expo, Conference, Festival,
Corporate or Wedding. The solutions can be from a series of events.

This Category is for the Best and most Creative Printing Solutions executed for a Promotion, Festival, Brand Launch, Corporate or
Wedding Event. The production should be from a single campaign and cannot include press flyers, invites, stationery etc.

This category is used to define any decor or art Installation, created by any medium (metal, wood, florals, fabric, acrylic, technology, lights etc), produced in a corporate or social event to create an alluring display that will wow, inspire and elevate the event experience.

This Category is for the Best Sound Solutions implemented for a Festival, Corporate or Wedding Event.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Best Lighting Solutions implemented using Intelligent Lights (Sharpies, LED Pars, MI Bars,
Moving Washes, Lasers etc) for a Festival, Corporate or Wedding Event.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Best Lighting Solutions implemented using Decorative Lights (Mirchi Lights, Neon Lights, Bulbs,
Serial Lights, Halides) Festival, Corporate or Wedding Event.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Best Production done using LED Walls / 3D Projectors for a Festival, Corporate or Wedding Event.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Best Generator Solutions implemented in a Festival, Corporate or Wedding Event.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events

This Category is for the Specialist who has created an awe inspiring Experience using Sound Technology and Sound Solutions
for a Festival, Corporate or Wedding Event. The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Specialist who has created an awe inspiring Experience using Light Technology and Intelligent /
Decorative Lighting Solutions for a Festival, Corporate or Wedding Event.
The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Specialist who has created an awe inspiring Experience using Graphics and Technology
for a Festival, Corporate or Wedding Event. The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Best SFX Solutions implemented using Pyro, Confetti, Fireworks, CO2 Jets etc
for a Festival, Corporate or Wedding Event. The production should be from a single event and not a series of events.

This Category is for the Best Film and Stills produced for a Corporate Event / MICE / Promotion / Festival.
The film and pictures can be from a series of events in the same campaign.

This Category is for the Agency who has provided the best Hospitality / Security / Show running Solutions to make the
event seamless and easy for a Corporate or Wedding Event. The solutions can be from a series of events in the same campaign.

This Category is for the Agency who has provided the Best and Creative Logistics Solutions (Airport Transfers, Shuttles,
Curated Tours etc) for a MICE / Corporate or Wedding Event. The solutions can be from a series of events in the same
campaign.

This Category is for the Best Male Emcee who has performed exceedingly well in Social Events – Weddings, Anniversaries,
Birthdays, Parties etc. The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best Female Emcee who has performed exceedingly well in Social Events – Weddings, Anniversaries,
Birthdays, Parties etc. The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best Male Emcee who has performed exceedingly well in Corporate Events – MICE, Launches, Shows,
Government Events, etc. The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best Female Emcee who has performed exceedingly well in Corporate Events – MICE, Launches,
Shows, Government Events, etc. The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best Male Vocalist / Instrumentalist who has performed exceedingly well in Corporate or Social
Events. The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best Female Vocalist / Instrumentalist who has performed exceedingly well in Corporate or Social
Events. The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best Vocalist / Instrumentalist / Performer– Male or Female who has debuted in Live Events post 1
Jan 2020 and have done exceedingly well in Corporate or Social Events. The entry should be from a highlight event executed
in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best Dance Company who have performed exceedingly well in Corporate or Social Events.
The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best Live Band who have performed exceedingly well in Corporate and Social Events.
The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best DJ who has performed exceedingly well in Corporate and Social Events.
The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for a Live Performer/s who have Wowed the audiences on stage with their talent / skill / knowledge /
daredevilry (Illusionists, Stand Up Comics, Instrumentalists, Team Building Activities etc) in Corporate or Social Events or Festivals
or Public Events. The entry should be from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for a Live Performer/s who have Wowed the guests at their Booths / Stations with their unique Skills / Talents
(Bartenders, Live Painters, Fortune Tellers etc) in Corporate or Social Events or Festivals or Public Events. The entry should be
from a highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for an Agency / Individual who has managed some of the Leading / Emerging Bands / Performers / Celebrities /
Influencers for Corporate Events Social Events or Festivals or Public Events. The entry should be from a highlight event executed
in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Hotels / Resorts in providing the best venues, and services (Restaurants, Bars, Spa, Hospitality, Pools etc)
trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Meetings, Conferences, Incentives and Exhibitions. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in the property in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Hotels / resorts providing the best rooming solutions (upward of 70 Rooms), Experiential Venues (Min 2 Venues with a capacity to host 100+ pax and should include Ballrooms and Outdoor Spaces, and Services (Restaurants, Bars, Spa, Hospitality, Pools etc) and trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Social Events (Weddings, Anniversaries, Parties). The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in the property in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Hotels / Resorts / Convention Centers providing some of the best Experiential Venues Indoor / Outdoor and trusted for hosting all kinds of Social Events (Weddings, Anniversaries, Parties) - Intimate and Large Sized. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in the property in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Hotels / Resorts providing the best rooming solutions (upward of 30 Rooms), Experiential Venues (Min 1 Venue with a capacity to host 100+ pax) and Services (Restaurants, Spa, Hospitality, etc) and trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Corporate Events. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in the property in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Hotels Hotels / Resorts providing the best rooming solutions (upward of 30 Rooms), Experiential Venues (Min 1 Venue with a capacity to host 100+ pax) and Services (Restaurants, Spa, Hospitality, etc) and trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Social Events. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in the property in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Resorts providing the best rooming solutions (upward of 30 Rooms), Experiential Venues (Outdoor / Indoor Venues with a capacity to host both intimate and large events and Services (Restaurants, Bar Spa, Hospitality, Pools etc) and trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Corporate and Social Events. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in the property in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Convention Centers / Auditoriums providing the best Experiential Venues (Outdoor / Indoor Venues) with a capacity to host both intimate and large events and trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Corporate and Social Events. The entries should be 1 highlight event  executed in the property in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Hotels / Resorts / Convention Centers / Clubs providing the best Experiential Outdoor Venues with a capacity to host both intimate and large events and trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Corporate and Social Events. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in the property in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Caterers (Non Hotels and Resorts ) trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Social and Corporate Events and providing the best food and beverage solutions and introducing innovative concepts and presentation styles. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed  in Kerala within the stipulated window that catered to above 100 pax.

This Category is for the Traditional Caterers (Non Hotels and Resorts) trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Social and Corporate Events and providing the best Traditional Kerala Food (Veg/Non Veg) for Corporate and Social Events. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in Kerala within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Caterers (Non Hotels and Resorts) providing the most creative and aesthetic display solutions for their food stalls/counters.The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in Kerala within stipulated window.

This Category is for the Caterers (Non Hotels and Resorts ) trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Social and Corporate Events and providing the best food and beverage solutions and introducing innovative concepts and presentation styles. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed  in Kerala within the stipulated window that catered to less than 100 pax.

This Category is for the Caterers (Non Hotels and Resorts) providing the most interesting and creative dessert experience introducing innovative concepts and presentation styles. The entries should be from 1 highlight event executed in Kerala within stipulated window.

This Category is for the Hotels and Resorts providing the most creative and aesthetic display solutions for their food stalls/counters. The entry should be from 1 highlight event executed in their property within the stipulated window.

This Category is for Hotels and Resorts, trusted for their ease in hosting all kinds of Social and Corporate Events and providing the best food and beverage solutions and introducing innovative concepts and presentation styles. The entry should be from 1 highlight event executed in their property within the stipulated window.

This Category is for the Best Gift Solutions, Merchandising for any Corporate Event, Launch or Inauguration, Wedding Function,
Anniversary, Birthday, Social Parties etc. The entry should be from a single corporate campaign or single wedding and can
include multiple events from the same campaign or wedding.

This category is for the trendsetting Makeup for a Bride for any Pre Wedding Event. The entry should be from a single function and cannot include multiple looks done for multiple functions in a Wedding.

This category is for the trendsetting Makeup for a Bride for any Wedding or Post Wedding Event. The entry should be from a single function and cannot include multiple looks done for multiple functions in a Wedding.

This category is for the trendsetting Trousseau designed for a Bride for any Pre Wedding Event. The entry should be from a single function and cannot include multiple styles done for multiple functions in a Wedding.

This category is for the trendsetting Trousseau designed for a Bride for any Wedding or Post Wedding Event. The entry should be from a single function and cannot include multiple styles done for multiple functions in a Wedding.

This Category is for the trendsetting Trousseau designed for a Groom for any Pre Wedding, Wedding or Post Wedding Event. 
The entry should be from a single function and cannot include multiple styles done for multiple functions in a Wedding.

This Category is for the trendsetting Mehendi Design for a Bride. The entry should be from a single bride and single event.

This Category is for the excellence in Cake Concept, Design and Execution for one / all celebrations of a Single Wedding Event or
Social Event.

This Category is for the Best Photos from a Wedding Series. The entry should have minimum 15 images and the photos can be
from a single event or a series of events in the same wedding.

This Category is for the Best Film from a Wedding Series. The entry should be no longer than 6 minutes and no less than 2
minutes and the film can be from a single event or a series of events in the same wedding.

This category is for the trendsetting Photos and Films captured /curated for a Wedding Event. The entry film should be no longer than 3 minutes and no less than 1 minute and the entry should have minimum 5 images. Save the Dates, Same Day Edits,Teasers, Post Wedding Shoots can also qualify in this category.

General Guidelines

  • Events and Weddings produced from 1st Jan 2023 to 31st Dec 2023 are eligible for being an entry.
  • The participation fee for each entry is INR 2500.
  • All events need to be executed in the State of Kerala.
  • The last date for uploading the entries including payments is 25th March, 2024.
  • Applications for EMAK Silent Heroes Awards 2024 must be filled through the online application link at www.emaksilentheroes.com.
  • The participant will need to register themselves / login and fill in the required details.
  • Once registered / logged in, they can start applying for entries by selecting the categories from the home page.
  • More than one entry in an award category by a single participant is permitted.
  • The entrant can apply in multiple categories.
  • Participants must ensure payment for entries as the entries will only be qualified for review upon confirmation of payment.
  • All mandatory fields must be completed while submitting an entry.
  • Supporting material like Photos and Videos will help in qualifying in all categories and increase the chances of winning.
  • Participants are encouraged to upload up to 5 photos to a Google Drive folder and share the folder link via the provided submission form. Each photo must adhere to the size limit of 20MB.
  • Participants are encouraged to upload up to 2 videos to a Google Drive folder and share the folder link via the provided submission form. Each video must adhere to the size limit of 100MB and duration limit of 3 minutes.
  • Agency / Client / Vendor branding should not be present in the submitted entry/photos / videos in categories A, B and E.
  • Based on the eligibility criteria, the qualified entries will be shared with the screening jury for evaluation.
  • Non-compliance with the rules may impact the assessment process of the entries.
  • The entries can be disqualified if the information furnished is fake, belongs to another agency, is not executed in the stipulated window or if the execution is done by multiple partners, vendors or agencies.

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