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| Event Style Awards Showcased Events That Dazzled |
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FROM NEW YORK Event industry organizers, planners, and vendors turned out at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square on Wednesday, April 9, to help celebrate the best events of 2007 as BizBash presented the seventh annual Event Style Awards. Overland Entertainment produced the event, which 700 people attended.
M.C.s for the evening were Fox 5's Good Day New York anchors Jodi Applegate and Reid Lamberty. The event's theme was "Dazzle." And the show did just that.
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 | M.C.s for the evening were Fox 5's Good Day New York anchors Jodi Applegate and Reid Lamberty.
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 | Mirror Man held the coveted "B" award over his head.
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 | Guests networked before the award show began.
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 | Thomas Preti Caterers took home the award for Best Overall Catering at an Event.
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 | The main-stage chandelier girl wore a crystal chandelier headpiece.
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 | DJ Eric Visa spun tunes before and after the main event.
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 | DBR's performance wowed the crowd. Elan Vytal, a.k.a. DJ Scientific, provided the beats.
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Attendees were greeted by the marquee sign flashing the BizBash Event Style Awards logo. Once inside, guests relaxed in a lounge of white couches adorned with black and cerise pillows. Other event decor provided by Classic Party Rentals included stemless glassware and illuminated highboys.
New York Caterers and Party Planners created appetizers including creamy rock shrimp and edamame salad over sticky rice in endive spears, and spring asparagus and morel-mushroom quesadillas with crème fraîche and chives. In keeping with the night's theme, a special hors d'oeuvre of seasoned shoestring French fries was served in paper cones printed with the word "dazzle"—and they certainly dazzled the taste buds, as well as the eyes.
The waiters, provided by the caterers and Magnum Events, wore long-sleeve black shirts supplied by Got Schwag, emblazoned with a cerise "dazzle" across the chest. DJ Eric Visa spun tunes while attendees networked before the main event.
As guests entered the theater for the award presentation, they were greeted by three chandelier girls—presented by BongarBiz—wearing jeweled costumes and holding lit candles. The main-stage chandelier girl wore a crystal chandelier headpiece that glowed atop her head against the backdrop provided by Atomic.
Acroback's Mirror Man wore a bodysuit covered with small mirrors, reflecting the lighting provided by BML Blackbird Theatrical Services, which also handled projection and sound. Mirror Man entertained the audience with choreographed movements including a full back-bend and a handstand. The performance culminated in Mirror Man holding the coveted "B" award over his head while audience members applauded.
Attendees' backs were well supported by Classic Party Rentals' new Chameleon chairs. DBR's opener, arranged by Opus 3 Artists, wowed the crowd. Elan Vytal, a.k.a. DJ Scientific, provided the beats, while DBR used a classical violin to evoke an electric guitar. Midway through the show, guests were treated to an interpretive dance routine arranged by BongarBiz, which included acrobatics.
Among the winners were Bank of America's "Gift on Fifth" pop-up, which took home five of the 17 awards. David E. Monn L.L.C. won four awards, three for the Guggenheim International Gala and a fourth for the Plaza's 100th birthday. For a complete list of winners, check out our Event Style Awards coverage.
A panel of 24 distinguished industry judges gathered at the Hard Rock Cafe in late February to review the record number of submissions and cast their votes. Award winners received signature "B" awards from Academy Engraving and were photographed by Brightroom Inc., the official event photographer.
Another highlight of the awards was the induction of chef, author, and restaurateur Daniel Boulud into the BizBash Hall of Fame. Boulud is the proprietor of Daniel, which is rated among the top restaurants in New York by Zagat. Boulud was unable to attend the event due to a previous commitment but thanked the assembly in a video, courtesy of Glow Design Group, which also provided visual media content for the event.
Guests mingled and lingered after the show for another hour while sampling sumptuous morsels from How Sweet It Is and dancing to the sounds of DJ Eric Visa.
Alpine Creative Group's invites and Cvent's registration system contributed to the successful event. BizBash thanks all of the sponsors for creating an event that "dazzled," as well as all of the companies that submitted entries, the judges, finalists, and the award winners.
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