New York, New York - April 13, 2005 - BiZBash Media announced the winners of the 2005 BiZBash Event Style Awards at a ceremony on April 12, 2005, at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill.

“Our Event Style Award winners created some of the freshest, most innovative events of the past year,” said Chad Kaydo, editor in chief of BiZBash Media.

Sponsored by American Express, the event included a performance by Michael Cavanaugh, star of Broadway musical Movin’ Out. BiZBash inducted Julian Niccolini and Alex von Bidder of the Four Seasons restaurant into the Event Style Hall of Fame.

To determine the winners, a panel of judges including BiZBash editors and some of New York’s top event planners evaluated materials submitted by other event planners and industry vendors.

More information about the event is available at www.bizbash.com/eventstyleawards.

2005 BiZBash Event Style Awards Winners

Best Invitation Design
AOL’s Chief Everything Officer Luncheon
Submitted by AOL Media Networks

Best Press Stunt
Meow Mix Café Opening
Submitted by Grand Central Marketing Inc.

Best Incentive Trip or Meeting
Nextel Agenda Republican National Convention Event
Submitted by Briggs Inc.

Best Use of Tent Design
Love Mercedes Ride and Drive Tour
Submitted by EventQuest

Best Tabletop Design
Children’s Defense Fund Fall Benefit
Submitted by Dalzell Productions

Best Overall Catering at an Event
AXE Men’s Fragrance Launch
Submitted by Match Catering & Eventstyles

Best Food Presentation
Nobu’s 10th Anniversary Event
Submitted by Confetti Cakes

Best Overall Event Decor
Friends of the High Line Summer Benefit
Submitted by Van Wyck & Van Wyck

Best New Venue
Tribeca Cinemas
Submitted by Tribeca Cinemas

Best Lighting Design
Cartier 100th Anniversary/Santos Wristwatch Launch
Submitted by JKLD Incorporated

Best Staging/Set Design
Gotham Awards
Submitted by Dalzell Productions

Best Event Concept
Robin Hood Foundation Benefit
Submitted by Event Resources Inc.

Best Entertainment Program/Concept
Spatender Product Campaign
Submitted by SPArty

Best Conference or Trade Show
Chief Information Officer (C.I.O.) Forums
Submitted by Richmond Events

Best Fresh Idea
Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Launch
Submitted by EventQuest

Best Gift Bag
Liberty National Golf Club Announcement Event
Submitted by Karlitz & Company