Storylink Creative Wins a Record Three Awards for Exhibit Design and Technology

Storylink Creative was honored with a record three coveted awards during a ceremony in San Antonio, TX, coinciding with Exhibitor Live 2025. The Portable/Modular Awards, presented by Exhibitor Magazine and honoring modular, system, and portable exhibits , recognized the creative agency’s work on a trio of experiential exhibits that fused a variety of Storylink’s core capabilities.

The Best Use of Technology Award went to Storylink’s 30-by-110-foot exhibit for Ecolab at the 2024 National Restaurant Association show in Chicago. Using an assortment of multimedia installations, badge scanners, and LTE sensors, the exhibit brought Ecolab’s “Save Four Hours” message to life, while simultaneously collecting attendee and behavioral data that will be used to refine the company’s exhibit-marketing efforts moving forward.

The Best Fabric Exhibit went to Red Bull’s exhibit at the 2024 National Association of Convenience Stores, with judges calling it “a masterful remix of familiar elements that created an entirely fresh experience.” By repurposing the client’s existing assets, including BeMatrix b62 frames and nearly two dozen digital posters, Storylink was able to optimize the client’s budget while also amping up the program’s sustainability through thoughtful reuse.

Finally, the Best Conceptual Design award went to Storylink’s proposal for an unrealized ITG Brands booth. Comprising Aluvision Omni55 Panels and Hi-LED 55 tiles, the resulting design wowed judges who called it “a brilliant blueprint that perfectly balances brand storytelling with next-generation engagement techniques.”

“These awards are special because they validate a wide range of our services, our approach to maximizing clients’ budgets, our commitment to top-tier creative design, our ability to strategically integrate technology into the attendee experience, and more,” said Travis Stanton, Director of Strategy at Storylink. “Those are just some of the reasons clients trust us with their beloved brands, and that level of trust empowers us to create truly remarkable work.”

“This is only the third time in history a single company has won three Portable/Modular Awards in the same year, which is a huge feather in our cap,” said Casey Baron, Storylink’s Director of Creative. “I am so proud of how our team has demonstrated its ability to not just solve our client’s marketing challenges, but also raise the bar on what should be expected by clients seeking experiential exhibits and environments.”

"This year's winners are aspirational for any designer working in the portable, modular, and system industry," said Emily Olson, editor at EXHIBITOR magazine. "Our 2025 winners offer a wealth of inspiration to any exhibitor interested in taking advantage of the low cost, versatility, ease of installation, and sustainability that modular, system, and portable exhibits offer. Congratulations to our winners on their inspired work!"

For more information on the competition, visit www.ExhibitorOnline.com/PMA

About Storylink Creative

At Storylink, we specialize in crafting engaging brand narratives across various platforms, from exhibits and events to digital experiences. We go beyond brand narratives and promise our valued partners transparent pricing, proactive support, and strategic solutions. Since 2004, we've created custom environments, live experiences, digital solutions, and everything in between, driving brand engagement and generating measurable results.