The Premier Awards Show for the Live Event Industry

JANUARY 23, 2026 • ANAHEIM, CA

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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

23rd Annual Parnelli Awards a Gala to Remember

“Everybody, up on stage!” There was a laugh, and then some looks when Parnelli Audio Innovator honoree Dave Rat called that out from the stage. But he insisted and then more and more people stepped up into the spotlight. It was

Parnelli Awards Announce Presenters for 23rd Annual Show

LAS VEGAS – The Parnelli Awards has announced the live event professionals who will be handing out awards as presenters at the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards gala on January 24, 2025. “We have assembled a good, eclectic group to

Meet the Parnelli NextGen Class of ’24

Parnelli NextGen Class of ‘24 It was longtime PLSN Editor’s Nook Schoenfeld’s idea to shine a light on those up-and-coming talents in the form of this honor. It was far from Schoenfeld’s (1957-2022) only good idea, but it might

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.