E-Factor, Laqshya, Aura, Showtime emerge toppers at EEMAX Awards '16

The EEMAX Global Awards ceremony came together to a full house of the event fraternity at Hotel Sahara Star to recognize the country’s best in event planning. 88 awards were given away across 30 categories including, brand activations, intellectual properties, social events, CSR, corporate events, education etc.

E-Factor Entertainment bagged a total of 10 awards, consequently winning itself the title of top scorer for the evening. A heavy hitter in the private social events segment, E-Factor has carved a solid niche for itself over the years. Fiercely guarding its interests in the highly competitive and cannibalistic environment of events, the agency has once again managed to assert its dominance with this multi-victory. With 7 golds, 2 silvers and 1 bronze in the bag a clearly ecstatic Samit Garg, Founder, E-Factor Entertainment stated, “This has been an exceptionally good year for us. As an organization our life-premise is to never stop building ourselves. We have only just arrived, there is still so much we wish to learn and plan to offer. My team is in raptures with this clean sweep, I owe it all to their passion and effort. I also thank the jury for appreciating our hard work.”

Second place was secured by Laqshya Live Experiences with 2 golds, 2 bronzes and 3 silvers. CEO and Business Head Navneeth Mohan appeared happy as a clam making frequent trips to the stage with his team.

Trailing close behind for maximum number of metals bagged was a tie-score between Aura Integrated Solutions and Showtime Events with 6 awards each. While Aura seemed to emerge as an expert at brand activation and dealer programs, Showtime surfaced as a large format and BtoB event specialist. Siddharth Ganeriwala, Founder, Aura Integrated Solutions who could not be present to receive the awards wired this from Las Vegas: “There is such stiff competition in the industry, and each one is a genius in his own right. The awards come as such an honour and encouragement. Thank you to everyone who appreciated our work.”

Other winners were:

Best Wedding
SAKARIYA WEDDING Ankita Chugh Weddings SILVER
The Goenka Wedding E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. GOLD
Magical Melange Touchwood Group SILVER

Best Social event other than wedding
A Starry Affair Momentum Group SILVER
Teejo Ka Tyohar Rashi Entertainment Pvt.Ltd BRONZE
The Inspiration Of Gatsby E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. GOLD

Best Destination Wedding
Magical Melange Touchwood Group BRONZE
Sakariya Wedding Ankita Chugh Weddings SILVER
The Atlantean Legends E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. GOLD

Best Décor Design for a Wedding or Social Event
The Inspiration of Gatsby E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. GOLD
Maitri Weds Rohit Studio Neelabh BRONZE
Greek Odyssey Touchwood Group SILVER

Best Ceremony for Sports
T20 World Cup 2016 closing award ceremony K.G Movie SILVER
Hero ISL Opening Ceremony 2015 Showtime Events India Pvt Ltd GOLD

Best Sports Team Activation
T1 Racer Program (TRP) TIC GOLD
Kingfisher Bowl Out Phase 1 Events and Experiences SILVER

Best Execution of a Sports Event
Tata Motors T1 PRIMA Truck Racing Championship TIC GOLD
Mirchi Neon Run Aura Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd. SILVER
Adidas Uprising Jagran Solutions BRONZE

Best New IP - Event or Activation
Kids Culinaire Pilcrow Communications GOLD
Aadyam Fountainhead MKTG SILVER
The God of Healthy Beginnings DDB Mudra BRONZE

Best IP - Event or Activation
India Bike Week 2016 70 EMG GOLD
Mahindra Blues Festival 2016 Fountainhead MKTG BRONZE
Pushkar Fair E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. SILVER

Best Integrated Communication Program for an IP
Mahindra Blues Festival 2016 Fountainhead MKTG BRONZE
BBT Laqshya Event IP Pvt Ltd GOLD
India Bike Week 70 EMG SILVER

Best use of Digital Marketing for an Event or Activation
iTech 2015 Phase 1 Events and Experiences BRONZE
Nivea Men Deodoriser #SniffSniff campaign Candid Marketing BRONZE
Maruti Ertiga Activation Laqshya Event IP Pvt Ltd SILVER
Zest Record Run Inextis Events Pvt Ltd GOLD

Best use of Technology for an Event or Activation
Kinetic Installation & Content Mapping At Global Premiere Vitara Brezza, Autoexpo 2016 Communique Marketing Solutions Pvt. Ltd. GOLD
India's Message To Space Candid Marketing SILVER
The Aditya Birla Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2015 Fountainhead MKTG SILVER

Best Social Media Amplification or Mobile Application for an Event or Activation
Project G Laqshya Event IP Pvt Ltd BRONZE
Budweiser Bud & Burgers TEAM 1 GOLD
Ideapreneurship Go Live SILVER

Best Event Management & Experiential Marketing Education Program
NO WINNER

Best Exhibition Space or Retail Display or Experience Centre
PepsiCo @ Make In India Week 2016 TEAM 1 SILVER
India @ COP 21 Climate Change Summit, Paris. Showtime Events India Pvt Ltd GOLD
Hero Motocorp Pavalion Showtime Events India Pvt Ltd BRONZE

Best Consumer Activation (overall)
Classmate Art Academy Victor Tango Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. BRONZE
Sighting Of The Flying Deity Candid Marketing GOLD
The God Of Healthy Beginnings DDB Mudra SILVER

Best Public Event (Ticketed + Non Ticketed)
Mirchi Neon Run Aura Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd. SILVER
Taj Balloon Festival E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. SILVER
Pushkar Mela E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. GOLD

Best Mall or Instore Activation
Ferrero Rocher Golden Experience pilcrow communications BRONZE
Pink Power DDB Mudra SILVER

Best Signature Event
Project G Laqshya Event IP Pvt Ltd BRONZE
Taj Balloon Festival E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. BRONZE
Udaipur Lake Festival E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. GOLD
Hannover Messe Opening Ceremony 2015 Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd SILVER

Best Televised Event
22nd Annual Star Screen Awards 2016 Cineyug International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. GOLD
61st Filmfare Awards 2015 Cineyug International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. SILVER
IIFA 2015 Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd SILVER

Best Product or Service Launch Event
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Media And Auto-Journo Launch Communique Marketing Solutions Pvt. Ltd. SILVER
Maruti Suzuki Scross Media And Auto-Journo Launch Communique Marketing Solutions Pvt. Ltd. SILVER
Maruti Suzuki Global Premiere Of Vitara Brezza At Autoexpo2016 Communique Marketing Solutions Pvt. Ltd. GOLD

Best MICE Event
Bharatbenz Financial Services Januarfest Aura Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd. SILVER
Sony India ‘Power Of Wow’ Annual Conference 2016 Communique Marketing Solutions Pvt. Ltd. GOLD
Yolo Laqshya Event IP Pvt Ltd GOLD

Best International Event
Infosys at World Economic Forum 2016 Showtime Events India Pvt Ltd SILVER
Infosys Confluence 2016 Showtime Events India Pvt Ltd BRONZE
IIFA 2015 Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd GOLD

Best Internal Event or Activation
BharatBenz Financial Services Januarfest Aura Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd. GOLD
Project G Laqshya Event IP Pvt Ltd SILVER
Asian Paints Sales Conference of the Year Geometry Global | Encompass Network GOLD

Best Event for the Government
South Asian Games 2016 Opening Ceremony Encompass Events Pvt. Ltd. BRONZE
Taj Balloon Festival E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. GOLD

Best CSR Event or Activation Initiative
Luxe Royale Aura Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd. SILVER
The God Of Healthy Beginnings DDB Mudra GOLD
Eye For An Eye DDB Mudra GOLD

Best Road Show
NO WINNER

Best School or Youth Activation
Classmate Spell Bee Victor Tango Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. BRONZE
GSL Laqshya Event IP Pvt Ltd SILVER
Horlicks Wizkids Krayon - LXL Ideas BRONZE

Best Product Launch Activation
Classmate Art Academy Victor Tango Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. BRONZE
Sighting of the Flying Deity Candid Marketing SILVER
Amazon Tatkal : Ready for 60 Minutes Challenge Vibgyor Brand Services GOLD

Best Dealer Activation
Ultratech Beats 2016 Network8 Promotions and Events Pvt Ltd. BRONZE
Petronas Ke Bahubali Candid Marketing BRONZE
Dicv Supplier Meet Aura Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd. SILVER