Here are the finalists for the 2008 BizBash Event Style Awards. We’ll announce the winners on June 5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. You’ll find more information here.
Best Entertainment Program/Concept
Alfred E. Mann Foundation’s “An Evening of Innovation and Inspiration” Gala
Submitted by Poko Event Productions
Bebe’s “Changing of the Seasons Masquerade Ball” Product Preview
Submitted by Chimerality
IPC Association’s “Out of This World” Conference
Submitted by the Event Pros Inc.
Triple Net Properties’ Incentive Trip Gala
Submitted by Zoe Productions Inc. Best Corporate Event Concept (Budget Over $50,000)
Cisco Live “Rock Your Senses” Customer Appreciation Event
Submitted by Branduin Creative
Corporate Holiday Party
Submitted by Megavision Arts
The Recording Academy’s “Grammy Celebration” After-Party
Submitted by Along Came Mary Productions
VMWare “Streets of San Francisco” User Conference
Submitted by Tom Bercu Presents, Extraordinary Events, and Da Vinci Fusion
Best Corporate Event Concept (Budget Under $50,000)
In Style Magazine’s Golden Globes Suite
Submitted by Caravents
Marriott Residence Inn’s “Hollywood Glamour” Grand Opening
Submitted by Fresh Events Company
Starbucks’ Store Opening With Mychael Knight Fashion Show
Submitted by Avant Garde Los Angeles
Vivid Magazine’s “Celebrating Luxury Lifestyle” Reader Appreciation Event
Submitted by Fresh Events Company
Best Nonprofit Event Concept
California Science Center’s Discovery Ball
Submitted by California Science Center
House of Blues San Diego’s “Mat Kearney Rocks the House of Blues” Benefit Concert
Submitted by Avant Garde Los Angeles
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles's “© Murakami” Gala
Submitted by MOCA
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Dinosaur Ball
Submitted by Timeless Celebrations
Best Event PR Strategy
Finding Nemo Submarine Ride Launch
Submitted by Disneyland Resort
Girari’s “Tabletop Shootout” Table-Decorating Design Competition
Submitted by Girari Sustainable Event Furnishings
Hairspray Jewelry Launch
Submitted by Lucas Design International
Warner Brothers Tweety Boutique Pop-Up Store
Submitted by Grand Central Marketing
Best Fresh Idea
DirecTV Emmy After-Party
Submitted by Firefly LA
Microsoft’s Events at the E3 Business and Media Summit
Submitted by Zed Ink Inc.
Special Event Show’s “Diva Bling” Opening Night Event
Submitted by Charles Banfield Productions
Walk Hard World Premiere Red-Carpet Setup
Submitted by 15/40 Productions
Best Invitation Design
Entertainment Tonight’s Emmy After-Party
Submitted by Yes Design Group
Finding Nemo Submarine Ride Launch Event
Submitted by Disneyland Resort
Ruinart Champagne’s “Champagne & Croquet” Cocktail Party
Submitted by Dear John Fine Stationers and Card Tricks Designs
Spamalot Opening Night Party
Submitted by Creative Intelligence
Best New Product
Alta Chair
Submitted by Girari Sustainable Event Furnishings
Chloe HighBoy Table Linen
Submitted by Wildflower Linen
Printed Velon
Submitted by Velon Designs Inc.
Theme2Scene Decor Pieces
Submitted by Theme2Scene
Best Lighting Design
Fred Claus Premiere Party
Submitted by Kinetic Lighting Inc.
Microsoft’s Events at the E3 Business and Media Summit
Submitted by Zed Ink Inc.
Oceans 13 Premiere Party
Submitted by ShowPro
The Simpsons Movie Premiere Party
Submitted by Kinetic Lighting Inc.
Best Overall Catering at an Event
Bride & Bloom Magazine’s Party Honoring Preston Bailey
Submitted by Good Gracious Events
Finding Nemo Submarine Launch Event
Submitted by Disneyland Resort
Kids’ Choice Awards
Submitted by Along Came Mary Productions
Sea Shepherd Benefit
Submitted by An Catering
Best Overall Event Decor
Microsoft’s Halo 3 “Halowood” Beta Preview Launch Party
Submitted by Zed Ink Inc.
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles's “© Murakami” Gala
Submitted by MOCA
Surf’s Up World Premiere After-Party
Submitted by 15/40 Productions
The Simpsons Movie Premiere Party
Submitted by Poko Event Productions
Best Staging/Set Design
Alfred E. Mann Foundation’s “An Evening of Innovation and Inspiration” Gala
Submitted by Poko Event Productions
Microsoft’s Events at the E3 Business & Media Summit
Submitted by Zed Ink Inc.
Rock & Republic’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration
Submitted by Stoelt Productions
Samsung LPGA Awards Show
Submitted by Extraordinary Events
Best New Venue
BelleVarado Studios
Submitted by BelleVarado Studios
Ivy Hotel
Submitted by Ivy Hotel
Opera and Crimson
Submitted by the Syndicate Inc. and Velvet Rope Events
Paperfish
Submitted by Paperfish
Best Use of Technology
Corporate Holiday Party
Submitted by Megavision Arts
DirecTV Emmy After-Party
Submitted by Firefly LA
Fred Claus Premiere Party
Submitted by Kinetic Lighting Inc.
The Wall Street Journal’s “All Things Digital” Conference
Submitted by AV Concepts
Best Video for an Event
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Dinosaur Ball
Submitted by Firefly LA
Oaks Christian High School Performing Arts Center Opening Event
Submitted by Go West Events & Multimedia
Skirball Cultural Center’s “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball” Exhibition Launch
Submitted by Skirball Cultural Center
Voices for Children’s “Starry, Starry Night” Benefit
Submitted by Voices for Children
Best Meeting/Incentive Event Program
A.A.R.P.’s “Diversity and Aging in the 21st Century” Conference
Submitted by Bravo Events by Design
Diesel’s Test Patrol Spring-Summer 2007 Preview
Submitted by Stoelt Productions
Mastercard Global Sales Meeting
Submitted by Barkley Kalpak Associates
Best Entertainment Program/Concept
Alfred E. Mann Foundation’s “An Evening of Innovation and Inspiration” Gala
Submitted by Poko Event Productions
Bebe’s “Changing of the Seasons Masquerade Ball” Product Preview
Submitted by Chimerality
IPC Association’s “Out of This World” Conference
Submitted by the Event Pros Inc.
Triple Net Properties’ Incentive Trip Gala
Submitted by Zoe Productions Inc. Best Corporate Event Concept (Budget Over $50,000)
Cisco Live “Rock Your Senses” Customer Appreciation Event
Submitted by Branduin Creative
Corporate Holiday Party
Submitted by Megavision Arts
The Recording Academy’s “Grammy Celebration” After-Party
Submitted by Along Came Mary Productions
VMWare “Streets of San Francisco” User Conference
Submitted by Tom Bercu Presents, Extraordinary Events, and Da Vinci Fusion
Best Corporate Event Concept (Budget Under $50,000)
In Style Magazine’s Golden Globes Suite
Submitted by Caravents
Marriott Residence Inn’s “Hollywood Glamour” Grand Opening
Submitted by Fresh Events Company
Starbucks’ Store Opening With Mychael Knight Fashion Show
Submitted by Avant Garde Los Angeles
Vivid Magazine’s “Celebrating Luxury Lifestyle” Reader Appreciation Event
Submitted by Fresh Events Company
Best Nonprofit Event Concept
California Science Center’s Discovery Ball
Submitted by California Science Center
House of Blues San Diego’s “Mat Kearney Rocks the House of Blues” Benefit Concert
Submitted by Avant Garde Los Angeles
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles's “© Murakami” Gala
Submitted by MOCA
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Dinosaur Ball
Submitted by Timeless Celebrations
Best Event PR Strategy
Finding Nemo Submarine Ride Launch
Submitted by Disneyland Resort
Girari’s “Tabletop Shootout” Table-Decorating Design Competition
Submitted by Girari Sustainable Event Furnishings
Hairspray Jewelry Launch
Submitted by Lucas Design International
Warner Brothers Tweety Boutique Pop-Up Store
Submitted by Grand Central Marketing
Best Fresh Idea
DirecTV Emmy After-Party
Submitted by Firefly LA
Microsoft’s Events at the E3 Business and Media Summit
Submitted by Zed Ink Inc.
Special Event Show’s “Diva Bling” Opening Night Event
Submitted by Charles Banfield Productions
Walk Hard World Premiere Red-Carpet Setup
Submitted by 15/40 Productions
Best Invitation Design
Entertainment Tonight’s Emmy After-Party
Submitted by Yes Design Group
Finding Nemo Submarine Ride Launch Event
Submitted by Disneyland Resort
Ruinart Champagne’s “Champagne & Croquet” Cocktail Party
Submitted by Dear John Fine Stationers and Card Tricks Designs
Spamalot Opening Night Party
Submitted by Creative Intelligence
Best New Product
Alta Chair
Submitted by Girari Sustainable Event Furnishings
Chloe HighBoy Table Linen
Submitted by Wildflower Linen
Printed Velon
Submitted by Velon Designs Inc.
Theme2Scene Decor Pieces
Submitted by Theme2Scene
Best Lighting Design
Fred Claus Premiere Party
Submitted by Kinetic Lighting Inc.
Microsoft’s Events at the E3 Business and Media Summit
Submitted by Zed Ink Inc.
Oceans 13 Premiere Party
Submitted by ShowPro
The Simpsons Movie Premiere Party
Submitted by Kinetic Lighting Inc.
Best Overall Catering at an Event
Bride & Bloom Magazine’s Party Honoring Preston Bailey
Submitted by Good Gracious Events
Finding Nemo Submarine Launch Event
Submitted by Disneyland Resort
Kids’ Choice Awards
Submitted by Along Came Mary Productions
Sea Shepherd Benefit
Submitted by An Catering
Best Overall Event Decor
Microsoft’s Halo 3 “Halowood” Beta Preview Launch Party
Submitted by Zed Ink Inc.
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles's “© Murakami” Gala
Submitted by MOCA
Surf’s Up World Premiere After-Party
Submitted by 15/40 Productions
The Simpsons Movie Premiere Party
Submitted by Poko Event Productions
Best Staging/Set Design
Alfred E. Mann Foundation’s “An Evening of Innovation and Inspiration” Gala
Submitted by Poko Event Productions
Microsoft’s Events at the E3 Business & Media Summit
Submitted by Zed Ink Inc.
Rock & Republic’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration
Submitted by Stoelt Productions
Samsung LPGA Awards Show
Submitted by Extraordinary Events
Best New Venue
BelleVarado Studios
Submitted by BelleVarado Studios
Ivy Hotel
Submitted by Ivy Hotel
Opera and Crimson
Submitted by the Syndicate Inc. and Velvet Rope Events
Paperfish
Submitted by Paperfish
Best Use of Technology
Corporate Holiday Party
Submitted by Megavision Arts
DirecTV Emmy After-Party
Submitted by Firefly LA
Fred Claus Premiere Party
Submitted by Kinetic Lighting Inc.
The Wall Street Journal’s “All Things Digital” Conference
Submitted by AV Concepts
Best Video for an Event
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Dinosaur Ball
Submitted by Firefly LA
Oaks Christian High School Performing Arts Center Opening Event
Submitted by Go West Events & Multimedia
Skirball Cultural Center’s “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball” Exhibition Launch
Submitted by Skirball Cultural Center
Voices for Children’s “Starry, Starry Night” Benefit
Submitted by Voices for Children
Best Meeting/Incentive Event Program
A.A.R.P.’s “Diversity and Aging in the 21st Century” Conference
Submitted by Bravo Events by Design
Diesel’s Test Patrol Spring-Summer 2007 Preview
Submitted by Stoelt Productions
Mastercard Global Sales Meeting
Submitted by Barkley Kalpak Associates
