On September 23, a group of industry professionals gathered at Planet Hollywood to judge the submissions for BizBash's New York Event Style Awards. Here's a list of finalists; we'll announce the winners at the BizBash Expo on October 21 at the Javits Center. You'll find more information about the show here.

Best Entertainment Program/Concept
Heineken USA’s Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy Promotion
Submitted by Mirrorball

Rubin Museum of Art’s Nine Rivers Gala
Submitted by the Rubin Museum of Art

One Club for Art & Copy’s The One Show Awards
Submitted by Overland Entertainment

USA Network’s "The Character Project" Exhibition
Submitted by XA, the Experiential Agency

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Les Jardins Launch
Submitted by Van Wyck & Van Wyck

Best Corporate Event Concept (More Than $50,000)
Burberry’s Sign Illumination Celebration
Submitted by Van Wyck & Van Wyck

Diesel’s "Diesel XXX" 30th Anniversary Event
Submitted by Relevent Group

Glacéau/VitaminWater’s VitaminWater 10 Pop-Up Store
Submitted by MKG Productions

TD Bank’s Wow Awards
Submitted by Tribbles Studio

Veuve Clicquot’s Manhattan Polo Classic
Submitted by Overland Entertainment

Best Corporate Event Concept (Less Than $50,000)
BtoB Magazine’s BtoB's Best 2008 Luncheon
Submitted by Crain Communications/BtoB Magazine

First Republic Bank’s Associates and Client Reception
Submitted by Ron Wendt Design

Helmsley Park Lane Hotel’s Pillow Talk Launch
Submitted by Global Events Group

Telvent’s Fifth Annual Analyst and Investor Day
Submitted by Grayling Global

Best Nonprofit Event Concept
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Go Orange for Animals Promotion
Submitted by Overland Entertainment

The Apollo Theater’s 75th Anniversary Gala
Submitted by David Monn LLC

The Archaeological Institute of America’s 130th Anniversary Gala
Submitted by Capitale

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises’ Naked Polar Bear Cruise
Submitted by Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises and Quinn & Company Public Relations

NYC & Company and the Wildlife Conservation Society’s U.S. Travel Rally Day Cocktail Reception
Submitted by NYC & Company

Best Event PR Strategy
Brides Magazine’s 75th Anniversary and Mile-High Honeymoon Suite Promotion
Submitted by Brides

Godiva’s Decadence Suite Promotion
Submitted by Larry Abel/De-signs and Alison Brod Public Relations

Les Vins Georges Duboeuf’s Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé Promotion
Submitted by M. Young Communications

Mirage Studios’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ 25th Anniversary Shell-e-bration
Submitted by Peppercom

Netflix’s Netflix Movie Watching World Championship Promotion
Submitted by Event Central

Best Fresh Idea
Barkley Kalpak Associates’ Free Creative Installation at the BizBash Expo
Submitted by Barkley Kalpak Associates

Creative Edge Parties’ Non-Skid Trays
Submitted by Creative Edge Parties

Hyatt Corporation/Andaz Hotels’ Andaz Hotels Launch
Submitted by MKG Productions

The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship's Dare 2 Dream Gala
Submitted by Sophist Productions

J.C. Penney Spring Fashion Launch                                   
Submitted by EventQuest

Best Gift Bag
New York City Opera’s Divas Shop for Opera
Submitted by Lisa Lori Communications

T-Mobile’s myTouch Phone Launch Events
Submitted by Creative Edge Parties

Best Invitation Design
American Gem Trade Association’s Spectrum Awards
Submitted by Ceci New York

Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation’s Recognition Gala
Submitted by John Kneapler Design

The Mandell School’s Grand Opening
Submitted by Ceci New York

SoBe Summer Fridays Promotion
Submitted by Epiphany Media LLC

Tanqueray's 4th of July Hamptons Ain't Cool Party
Submitted by Epiphany Media LLC

Best New Product
Bar Candy Edible Cocktail Glasses
Submitted by Bar Candy

Crystal Velon
Submitted by Velon Designs

Green Line Collection
Submitted by RentQuest

Kindle Heater
Submitted by Kindle Living

LED Ghost Table
Submitted by Levy Lighting NYC

Best Centerpiece/Tabletop Design
Godiva’s Decadence Suite Promotion
Submitted by Larry Abel/De-signs

Ruinart Escapade Private Dinner
Submitted by Susan Magrino Agency

Tourism Toronto/Toronto Convention & Visitors Association's Client Reception
Submitted by Fourth Wall Events

Best Lighting Design
Highline Ballroom’s First Anniversary Party
Submitted by Highline Ballroom

Love Heals Benefit
Submitted by Levy Lighting NYC

The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Downtown Dinner
Submitted by Levy Lighting NYC

The Rubin Museum of Art’s Nine Rivers Gala
Submitted by Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging

The Tribeca Film Festival’s Drive-In
Submitted by Design One

Best Overall Catering at an Event
The Archaeological Institute of America’s 130th Anniversary Gala
Submitted by Capitale

The Central Railroad of New Jersey’s Train Terminal Launch Party
Submitted by Evelyn Hill Events

Legal Event With Hand-Held, Inverted Salad Bar
Submitted by Creative Edge Parties

Great Performances' 100-Mile Menu Dinner
Submitted by CPS Events at the Plaza

Best Overall Event Decor (Budget More Than $50,000)
The Apollo Theater’s 75th Anniversary Gala
Submitted by David Monn LLC

Fox Network’s Upfront Celebration
Submitted by Angel City Designs

Ruinart Escapade Private Dinner
Submitted by Susan Magrino Agency

SoBe Summer Fridays Kickoff Event
Submitted by Epiphany Media LLC

Target’s Black Eyed Peas Album Launch Party
Submitted by Caravents Inc. Event Production & Design

Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Less Than $50,000)
A Real Estate Industry Holiday Event
Submitted by C. Brower & Company Creative Events

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp’s Gala
Submitted by Roy Braeger Event Design

International Special Events Society, New York Chapter's Big Apple Awards
Submitted by Pink Inc.

Party Like a Rock Star Event Planning Industry Promotion
Submitted by Pink Inc.

Whitney Museum of American Art’s Art Party
Submitted by Van Wyck & Van Wyck

Best Staging/Set Design
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s Adrian Awards
Submitted by Global Events Group

The ITS World Congress
Submitted by Barkley Kalpak Associates

J.C. Penney Spring Fashion Launch                                
Submitted by EventQuest

Netflix’s Netflix Movie Watching World Championship Promotion
Submitted by Event Central

William Rast Spring 2009 Fashion Show and After-Party
Submitted by MKG Productions

Best New Venue
Galapagos Art Space
Submitted by Galapagos Art Space

The IAC Building
Submitted by IAC

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC
Submitted by Rogers & Cowan

Tribbles Studio
Submitted by Tribbles Studio

Yankee Stadium
Submitted by the New York Yankees

Best Use of Technology
Burberry’s Sign Illumination Celebration
Submitted by Van Wyck & Van Wyck and Production Glue

Calvin Klein’s Visionaire Magazine Party
Submitted by Production Glue

Itau Securities’ Fourth Annual Brazil Conference
Submitted by Grayling Global

The SpotlessLight and HourGlass Diva Lighting Projections
Submitted by Pink Inc.

The YouTube Symphony Orchestra
Submitted by Obscura Digital

Best Video for an Event
The James Beard Foundation Awards
Submitted by Bowen & Company and Linton Media Inc.

People en Español’s Mas Bellas Event
Submitted by Larry Abel/De-signs

Mitchell's Department Store’s 50th Anniversary
Submitted by Reel Biography

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s 100th Anniversary Annual Convention
Submitted by NYC & Company

The New Group’s Gala Celebrating Ethan Hawke
Submitted by Rewind Pictures