Starting the late 2000 and teens we’ve been handing out Expo Awards at the Arnold Sports Festival, and while the trophy has changed its shape and size over the years, the purpose and categories have remained the same. With all of the effort that goes into shows like this, the investment, the immense amount of time, and the work ethic that everyone lays down during the show; giving back by way of awards is the least we could do.
Last year we debuted our first custom made trophy for the Arnold Expo Awards and it proved so successful we’re bringing it back for the 2026 edition of the show with a twist. We’ve changing up the pose of the trophy, using another classic flex from the man himself Arnold Schwarzenegger in glistening gold on a black base. We’ve streamlined the categories a bit this time around and will have a couple of winners for two of the awards.
- Best Booth
- Best New Product
- Best Tasting
The categories for our 2026 Arnold Expo Awards are pretty self-explanatory: Best Booth goes to the booth with the best balance of entertainment, interactivity, and experience; Best New Product goes to the brand debuting, testing, or previewing the most exciting product; and Best Tasting is whoever has the best-tasting new or recent product. Usually, we only have one to give away, but this year, we’re awarding two Best New Product and two Best Tasting, due to there being so many exhibitors and a large variety of formats.
