THE INAUGURAL FLEX AWARDS

MEET THE FINALISTS

They’re the pros whose skill, grit, and attention to detail make live events possible. Explore the finalists and help us celebrate the pros who set the standard for our industry.

Voting is open December 8 – January 16, 2025.

Cast Your Vote

CELEBRATE THE LEGENDS BEHIND THE LEGENDS

Amelia Bray

Synergetic

Sr. Account Manager

Nick Ledesma

Audio Visual Productions, Inc.

Director of Sales

Ashley Portier

Sound Ideas Production Group

Vice President & Account Executive

Nicole Schroeder

Wired Production Group

Marketing Director

Sean Anderson

AVmedia

Director of Asset Management

Joshua Nelson

Citation Support

General Manager

Andi Barrett

Gateway Studios and Production Services

Asset Manager

Jack Gomm

Perception Live

Project Manager

Aaron Gopen

Technotrix

Operations Manager

Chris Bauman

Felix Lighting

Special Ops

Andrew Steelman

Special Event Services

Asset Manager

Dan Phillips

3G Productions

Director of Purchasing & Inventory

Jesse Andler

Allied Productions and Sales

People Operations Coordinator

Tyree Carter

Showboss AV

Staffing & Logistics Manager

Ryan Harbin

Sound Ideas Production Group

Operations Coordinator

Varian Mattingly

3REP

Labor Coordinator

Cast Your Vote

Your vote helps celebrate the event professionals who make this industry exceptional. Select your category and cast your vote below.

AWARD CATEGORIES

These awards highlight genuine excellence, the best of the best in the live events community.

Operations Overlord
of the Year

For keeping chaos at bay, bringing order to the madness and making complex productions look effortless.

Warehouse Wizard
of the Year

For transforming prep & return into fine art, where every case finds its place and every show starts ready to roll.

Sales Superhero
of the Year

For turning building relationships, closing deals, and keeping the gear (and the shows) moving.

Scheduling Star
of the Year

For making sure the right people are in the right place at the right time, and somehow doing it all with a smile.

How the Flex Awards Work

Nominate

(OCT - NOV)

Submit your nominations using the form below.

VOTE

(DEC - JAN)

Vote for finalists.

CELEBRATE

(FEB 2026)

Winners announced following the Parnelli Awards.

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The Flex Awards

Presented By Flex Rental Solutions. Winners will be announced February 2026 following the Parnelli Awards.