Parnelli Awards Nominations are Now Open!

The Premier Awards Show for the Live Event Industry

JANUARY 24, 2026 • ANAHEIM, CA

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Companies Join to Support the 24th Annual Parnelli Awards

There will be excitement, emotions, and surprises in store when the industry gathers for the 24th Annual Parnelli Awards on Jan. 24, 2026, at the Hilton at Anaheim Convention Center. And included in the group of forward-thinking

Parnelli Awards Board of Advisors Adds 2 New Members

Marshall Bissett, Chairman of the Parnelli Awards Board of Advisors, announced the addition of Danny Abelson and Amanda Davis to the board overseeing the Award Show and all that is associated with it. “We are grateful that Danny

Parnelli Awards Announcement: New Award, Change of Name of System Tech

The Parnelli Awards Board of Advisors have announced an additional award to be handed out this year, Stage Manager of the Year. “Every year we get many suggestions for awards, but time constraints and other issues make it so that

Meet the 2026 Parnelli Lifetime Honorees

The Parnelli Board of Advisors have announced the three lifetime honorees to receive Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 24th Annual Gala on January 23, 2026. They are: Tour Manager Marty Hom (Lifetime), Whirlwind Founder

THE INDUSTRY’S HIGHEST HONOR FOR LIVE EVENT PROFESSIONALS

Since 2001, scores of our highest achievers and most admired innovators have been awarded the Parnelli. The award recognizes pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions, honoring both individuals and companies. It is truly the “Oscar®” of the Live Event Industry.