BizBash, the US trade magazine and Web site for the event planning industry, announced the winners of the first Chicago Event Style Awards, in a ceremony held during the BizBash Expo on August 20, 2009 at the Chicago Merchandise Mart.
Winners were selected by a panel of event industry professionals that included planners, suppliers, and BizBash editors.
Awards were presented in 16 categories, including Best Corporate or Association Event Concept, Best Nonprofit Event Concept, Best Invitation Design, Best Catering at an Event, Best New Venue, Best Video, and Best Fresh Idea.
"These winners show the outstanding talent in the Chicago event industry," said Chad Kaydo, editor in chief of BizBash. "Our editors and readers are always looking for great ideas, and we found plenty in the local award submissions."
Society Awards created elegant awards for the event made of clear crystal on a silver base. Classic Party Rentals was the official sponsor of the Event Style Awards.
The award presentation is attended by top corporate event and meeting professionals, as well as marketers and vendors in the event industry, including caterers, audiovisual companies, lighting and sound companies, venue managers, and decor and design companies.
2009 BizBash Chicago Event Style Award Winners
Best Entertainment Program/Concept - Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing Opening Gala, submitted by Jam Entertainment & Creative Services
Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Over $50,000) - Harley-Davidson's 105th Anniversary Party, submitted by Production Plus Technologies Inc.
Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Under $50,000) - Association of Bridal Consultants' "Frank's Favorite Things" Meeting, submitted by Frank
Best Nonprofit Event Concept - Children's Memorial Hospital's "Seasons: A Year of Discovery" Children's Ball, submitted by Hilton Chicago
Best Event PR Strategy - Nacional 27 Chicago's "Happy Hour" Cocktail Classes, submitted by Edible Ink Inc.
Best Fresh Idea - Bacardi Flavor Exchange, submitted by Event Creative
Best Invitation Design - Children's Memorial Hospital's "Seasons: A Year of Discovery" Children's Ball, submitted by MacKenzie Brown Design
Best New Product - Crystal Velon, submitted by Velon Designs
Best Lighting Design - Arboretum of South Barrington's Grand Opening Event, submitted by the Meetinghouse Companies Inc.
Best Overall Catering at an Event - Hilton Hotel Corporation's "Good to Great" Event, submitted by Hilton Chicago
Best Overall Event Decor (Under $50,000) - Technology Company's "Foliage From Afar" Party, submitted by Kehoe Designs
Best Overall Event Decor (Over $50,000) - Harris Theater's Fifth Anniversary Gala, submitted by Heffernan Morgan Inc.
Best Staging/Set Design - Pharmaceutical Company's "Believe ... Achieve!" submitted by Plexus Productions L.L.C.
Best New Venue - Loft on Lake, submitted by Loft on Lake
Best Use of Technology - Belgard Chicago Flower and Garden Show, submitted by Sound Investment A/V
Best Video for an Event - Toshiba's Navy Pier Sake Ceremony, submitted by Go West Events and Multimedia
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