BizBash Chicago
BizBash Chicago
     ADVERTISE   |  FEEDBACK  |   SUBSCRIBE   |   ABOUT US  |  RSS   |  
GOOGLE TRANSLATE
  • English
  • català
  • Dansk
  • Deutsch
  • Español
  • suomi
  • Français
  • hrvatski
  • Indonesia
  • Italiano
  • latviešu
  • Nederlands
  • norsk
  • Polski
  • Português
  • Svenska
  • Filipino
FROM THE EDITORS   08.21.09 10:54 AM PRINT | SEND TO A FRIEND |
Harley Davidson, Toshiba, Harris Theater Events Among Our Style Award Winners
Yesterday, our annual expo at the Merchandise Mart ended with the presentation of our 2009 BizBash Event Style Awards, which recognized innovative thinking in areas ranging from invitation design to catering and PR strategy. Here's a look at the winners:

Best Nonprofit Event Concept
Children’s Memorial Hospital’s “Seasons: A Year of Discovery” Children’s Ball
Submitted by
Hilton Chicago


Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Budget Over $50,000)
Harley Davidson’s 105th Anniversary Party
Submitted by Production Plus Technologies Inc.

Best Invitation Design
Children’s Memorial Hospital’s “Seasons: A Year of Discovery” Children’s Ball
Submitted by MacKenzie Brown Design

Best Fresh Idea
Bacardi Flavor Exchange
Submitted by
Event Creative

Best Overall Catering at an Event
Hilton Hotel Corporation’s “Good to Great” Event
Submitted by Hilton Chicago


Best Lighting Design
Arboretum of South Barrington’s Grand Opening Event
Submitted by the
Meetinghouse Companies Inc.

Best New Venue
Loft on Lake
Submitted by
Loft on Lake

Best Event PR Strategy
Nacional 27 Chicago’s “Happy Hour” Cocktail Classes
Submitted by
Edible Ink Inc.

Best Entertainment Program/Concept
Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing Opening Gala
Submitted by Jam Entertainment & Creative Services

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 Saki Ceremony
Submitted by Go West Events and Multimedia

Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Under $50,000)
Technology Company’s “Foliage From Afar” Party
Submitted by
Kehoe Designs

Best Staging/Set Design
Pharmaceutical Company’s “Believe…Achieve!”
Submitted by
Plexus Productions LLC

Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Over $50,000)
Harris Theater’s Fifth Anniversary Gala
Submitted by Heffernan Morgan Inc.

Best New Product
Crystal Velon
Submitted by
Velon Designs

Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Budget Under $50,000)
Association of Bridal Consultants’ “Frank’s Favorite Things” Meeting
Submitted by Frank


MORE FROM THE EDITORS STORIES
What Are You Looking for? We Want to Help
We Have a New Search Tool for Our Directories
The 2009 BizBash Chicago Event Style Award Winners
Our Chicago Expo Is Thursday
Our Chicago Expo Is August 20—Two Weeks From Today

MORE STORIES ABOUT
Chicago's Top Benefits 2009

More Suppliers/Venues to Consider ADVERTISEMENT
Julie Darling
Julie Darling is a boutique agency specializing in the lifestyle and luxury sector. Not just public relations, public recognition. More >>

EMAIL THIS RESOURCE
SCS Productions
SCS Productions turns your lighting dreams into reality. Since 1979 SCS has continually refined the standard of excellence by providing innovative solutions, expertise and the latest technical equipment. More >>

EMAIL THIS RESOURCE
Custom Design Inc.
Custom Design manufactures portable staging equipment and accessories for special events. Standard products include platforms and risers, curved and angled stage decks, ramps, stairs, roofs, skirting, dance cages, and more. More >>

EMAIL THIS RESOURCE
 
Search for Suppliers
Search for Venues
By Type

By Neighborhood/Location

Show Only New Venues
RECENTLY VIEWED










MOST POPULAR STORIES
1. Astronauts Greet, Galileo Tends Bar at Adler Planetarium's Celestial Ball
2. Chicago Chefs Prepare Apple-Cider Bubbles, Whipped Salt Cod for Food & Wine Entertaining Showcase
3. Fur Ball Offers Separate Amenities and Ticket Prices for Human and Canine Guests
4. 8 New Venues for Chicago Holiday Parties
5. New Moon Premiere Beckons 10,000 People and 2 Live Wolves
6. Poll Results: Informal Nights Out Make Most Appropriate 2009 Holiday Parties
7. How Do You Make Staffers Feel Appreciated—at Little or No Cost?
8. MoMA Gets Suitably Whimsical and Macabre for Tim Burton Tribute
9. Masked Raconteurs Tell Tales at Moth Ball, and I Have a Blast