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Chicago convention center McCormick Place has been named North America's premier convention facility in the past, welcoming almost three million visitors per year. Now, a new accomplishment can be added to its list of accolades—Best Convention Center!

Last week, the Trade Show Exhibitors' Association (TSEA) Foundation's Gala took place on Wednesday evening in Chicago. The evening's festivities included food from local restaurants and intricate decor as well as the announcement of the association's Red Diamond Choice awards. Every year, over 5,000 industry professionals vote on the top facilities in the country for these awards, and this year Chicago's very own McCormick Place took home the title of Best Convention Center.

McCormick Place is the nation's largest convention facility. Comprised of four buildings, it boasts a combined total of 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, 173 meeting rooms, four Chicago ballrooms, the Arie Crown Theater and much more. Not surprisingly, this versatile center hosts some of the largest convention and trade shows in the country, such as the yearly Chicago Auto Show hosted by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA).

Although massive in size, McCormick Place is committed to sustainability. The center recently obtained LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification in its East building. It has also undertaken many additional green efforts to help the environment.

Since 1994, McCormick Place has been making headlines for its unique design and exhibitor-friendly facility. The title of Best Convention Center is yet another admiration to add to the ever-growing list of accomplishments.

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