And the winners are...

After more than135 submissions, two dozen judges, 700 attendees, and one fabulous evening, we are pleased to present the winners of the 2008 BizBash Event Style Awards. Congratulations to all of the participants and thank you for your continued commitment to the special events industry!

Click here for coverage and photos of this year's winners.

Did you see the BizBash Event Style Awards on Fox 5’s Good Morning New York? Event emcees Jodi Applegate and Reid Lamberty talked about the awards on their show the following morning. Watch the clip!

Check back in the coming months for details about the 2009 BizBash Event Style Awards and how to submit your best work. Next year, this could be you!

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Best Use of Technology
Winner
Bank of America “Gift on Fifth” Pop-Up
Submitted by Concentric Communications and Production Glue L.L.C.

First Runner-Up
Rock & Republic Fashion Rocks Preparty
Submitted by Stoelt Productions L.L.C.

Second Runner-Up
OneFamily Fund Dinner Gala
Submitted by Sophist Productions

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Best Video for an Event
Winner
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate’s Achievement Awards
Submitted by Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate

First Runner-Up
Cookie Magazine’s Smart Cookie Awards
Submitted by XA, the Experiential Agency

Second Runner-Up
James Beard Foundation Awards
Submitted by Bowen & Company

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Best Overall Event Decor
Winner
Guggenheim International Gala
Submitted by David E. Monn L.L.C.

First Runner-Up
Robin Hood Foundation Annual Gala
Submitted by David Stark Design & Production

Second Runner-Up
Library Lions Gala
Submitted by David E. Monn L.L.C.

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Best Event PR Strategy
Winner
Bank of America “Gift on Fifth” Pop-Up
Submitted by Emanate PR

First Runner-Up
WE’s “Bridezillas Take the Cake!” Promotion
Submitted by the Michael Alan Group

Second Runner-Up
UBS Golf Challenge: Experience the Players Championship at Rockefeller Center
Submitted by UBS

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Best Overall Catering at an Event
Winner
Astor Center’s “Wine and Dine” Opening Event
Submitted by Thomas Preti Caterers

First Runner-Up
Microsoft Vista Press Event
Submitted by Shiraz NYC Inc. and Michael Rogers Public Relations

Second Runner-Up
American Ireland Fund 32nd Annual Dinner Gala
Submitted by Hudson Yards Catering

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Best Gift or Gift Bag
Winner
Liz Claiborne Apparel Fresh Market Event
Submitted by Bowen & Company

First Runner-Up
A.A.R.P.’s “Best Employers for Workers Over 50” Awards
Submitted by Originality Inc.

Second Runner-Up
International Integrated Solutions’ “A Night of International Pleasures” Summer Gala
Submitted by International Integrated Solutions Ltd.

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Best New Product
Winner
Illuminated Ice Collection Table
Submitted by PBG Event Productions

First Runner-Up
Spider Stretch
Submitted by Rose Brand

Second Runner-Up
Glow Globe
Submitted by PBG Event Productions

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Best Invitation Design
Winner
Chocolate Bar at the Ritz-Carlton Promotion
Submitted by Alpine Creative Group

First Runner-Up
The Plaza’s 100th Birthday
Submitted by David E. Monn L.L.C.

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Best Staging/Set Design
Winner
Bank of America “Gift on Fifth” Pop-Up
Submitted by Concentric Communications

First Runner-Up
Sky360° by Delta Pop-Up
Submitted by MKG Productions Inc.

Second Runner-Up
Meow Mix Acatemy Promotion
Submitted by Grand Central Marketing Inc.

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Best Tabletop Design
Winner
Guggenheim International Gala
Submitted by David E. Monn L.L.C.

First Runner-Up
American Patrons of Tate Gala
Submitted by David Stark Design & Production

Second Runner-Up
Law Firm’s “Let Them Eat Cake” Holiday Party
Submitted by Carmona Design and Events

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Best Entertainment Program/Concept
Winner
The Plaza’s 100th Birthday
Submitted by David E. Monn L.L.C.

First Runner-Up
Baileys Get Together With John Legend & Jill Scott
Submitted by U.S. Concepts

Second Runner-Up
New York Recording Academy Honor Awards
Submitted by the Recording Academy New York Chapter

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Best Fresh Idea
Winner
Bank of America “Gift on Fifth” Pop-Up
Submitted by Concentric Communications

First Runner-Up
The UBS Golf Challenge: Experience the Players Championship at Rockefeller Center
Submitted by UBS

Second Runner-Up
OneFamily Fund Dinner Gala
Submitted by Sophist Productions

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Best Lighting Design
Winner
“New York Welcomes Europe” Corporate Merger Event
Submitted by Levy Lighting NYC

First Runner-Up
Surface Magazine’s 10th Annual Avant Guardian Project Party
Submitted by Levy Lighting NYC

Second Runner-Up
The Fragrance Foundation’s FiFi Awards and Celebration
Submitted by Dalzell Productions and Design One Productions

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Best Nonprofit Event Concept
Winner
Guggenheim International Gala
Submitted by David E. Monn L.L.C.

First Runner-Up
Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards
Submitted by David Stark Design & Production

Second Runner-Up
Library Lions Gala
Submitted by David E. Monn L.L.C.

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Best New Venue
Winner
Terminal 5
Submitted by The Fred Seidler Group

First Runner-Up
Havana Central at the West End
Submitted by Havana Central at the West End

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Best Corporate Event Concept Under $50,000
Winner
Dove’s Immersion Training Day
Submitted by Paint the Town Red Inc.

First Runner-Up
Pzena Summer Outing
Submitted by First Protocol Event Management Ltd.

Second Runner-Up
“New York Welcomes Europe” Corporate Merger Event
Submitted by Carmona Design and Events

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Best Corporate Event Concept Over $50,000
Winner
Bank of America “Gift on Fifth” Pop-Up
Submitted by Concentric Communications

First Runner-Up
The UBS Golf Challenge: Experience the Players Championship at Rockefeller Center Submitted by UBS

Second Runner-Up
Meow Mix Acatemy Promotion
Submitted by Grand Central Marketing Inc.