NATDA Trailer Show Wins Prestigious Grand Award at Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Gala Last Night

Arlington, VA — The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced today that the NATDA Trailer Show took home top honors at the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit. Held at the Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, California, the prestigious gala recognized the nation’s most successful trade shows and named the NATDA Trailer Show the Grand Award Winner for Best Exhibitor ROI of 2025. 

This marks the first Gold 100 award earned by the NATDA Trailer Show and further reinforces its role as a leading business event for the trailer industry.  

“The goal of the NATDA Trailer Show has never been about growth for growth’s sake. It's been about staying true to NATDA’s mission, understanding the industry’s needs and creating meaningful connection opportunities for the trailer community,” said Andria Gibbon, CEM, Executive Director of NATDA. “It's rewarding to see that impact recognized on a national stage.” 

The Best Exhibitor ROI category recognizes trade shows that provide exceptional business value and measurable financial returns for exhibitors. By connecting highly targeted, qualified buyers with leading trailer manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and technology companies, the NATDA Trailer Show continues to set the standard for exhibition value within the industry. The show was also named to the coveted Gold 100 List earlier this year, recognizing it as one of the 100 largest and most influential trade shows in the United States. 

“At its core, this award recognizes something we have always prioritized: exhibitor success,” said Rick McConnell, Owner of Trifecta Collective LLC. “The NATDA team has built a show grounded in integrity, service, and a deep understanding of ROI. That focus is why exhibitors continue to invest in this event and why the show continues to grow.” 

The national accolade comes on the heels of the historic 2026 NATDA Trailer Show held earlier this month at Nashville's Music City Center, which shattered all previous association records. The event welcomed more than 4,700 industry professionals and 800+ dealerships, marking a 10% surge in total registration and further establishing itself as the largest and most established event in the light-to- medium duty trailer industry.