Announcing the Finalists for the 2011 BizBash New York Event Style Awards

We’ll announce the winners of the 2011 Event Style Awards at the BizBash New York Expo on October 19 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. But first, here are the finalists. You can learn more about the show here.

Best Catering at an Event
Amfar’s Inspiration Gala
Submitted by Canard Inc.

Everyday With Rachel Ray Relaunch
Submitted by Mary Giuliani Catering and Events

Target Read Across America Campaign Press Event
Submitted by Creative Edge Parties

Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Budget Under $50,000)
International Special Event Society New York Metro Chapter’s Sustainability Forum and Marketplace
Submitted by I.S.E.S.

James Beard Foundation Awards
Submitted by Mark Stephen Design

Park Here Pop-Up Park
Submitted by Freelance (formerly Openhouse Gallery)

Best Corporation or Association Event Concept (Budget Over $50,000)
AOL’s One-Year Spin-Off Anniversary Celebration
Submitted by AOL

Innovation for All Incentive Program
Submitted by Event Spectrum Inc.

Michael Jackson Album Release Party
Submitted by Team Epiphany

Out Magazine’s Out 100
Submitted by Shiraz Events

SL Green Reality Corporation’s GreenDeal Awards
Submitted by SL Green Reality Corporation

Best Entertainment Program
AOL Makes Over Manhattan
Submitted by AOL

BlackBerry Presents Foo Fighters Garage Tour
Submitted by MAC Presents

MasterCard World's Fair
Submitted by BKA

Best Invitation Design
Gilt City Hamptons House Debut
Submitted by RedBliss Invitation Design

The Knot Industry Gala
Submitted by Ceci New York

National Stationery Show
Submitted by Hannah Handmade

Nespresso SoHo Boutique Grand Opening
Submitted by Mas Event & Design

New York Junior League’s Elegance Throughout Time Event
Submitted by Marc Friedland Couture Communications

Best Lighting Design
Charlie Chaplain Limelight Press Launch
Submitted by Levy Lighting

Haru at Happy Monkey Studios Offsite Catering Showcase
Submitted by Levy Lighting

Starwood Hotels Conference
Submitted by Levy Lighting

UN General Assembly 65th Anniversary
Submitted by Levy Lighting

USA Network Upfront
Submitted by Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging Inc.

Best New Product
Foil-Embossed Fabrics
Submitted by Rose Brand

Heineken x Union LA 6-Pack of T-Shirts
Submitted by Team Epiphany

iMingle
Submitted by Foto Novelty Inc.

IML Connector
Submitted by IML

JuiceBar Charging Station
Submitted by Pink Powered by Moss

Best New Venue
Bowlmor Lanes Midtown
Submitted by Bowlmor Lanes

Frames Bowling Lounge
Submitted by Frames Bowling Lounge

Gallery on Lex at the Grand Hyatt New York
Submitted by Grand Hyatt New York

Best Nonprofit Event Concept
AOLers Kick Off Shoes and Kick Back
Submitted by AOL

Brides White Hot Style Shop Pop-up
Submitted by Canard Inc.

Rob Pruitt's Art Awards
Submitted by Production Glue LLC

St. Luke's Gets Tropical
Submitted by Nancy Swiezy Events

Women's Association of NJPAC Spotlight Gala
Submitted by NJPAC

Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Over $50,000)
Executive Leadership Council Recognition Gala
Submitted by Fourth Wall Events

HBO’s Boardwalk Empire Premiere Party
Submitted by Invision Events

Magnum Ice Cream Launch
Submitted by Frank Alexander NYC

Nespresso SoHo Boutique Grand Opening
Submitted by Mas Event + Design

Patek Philippe Product Showcase
Submitted by Frank Alexander NYC

Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Under $50,000)
Asia’s Society’s Celebration of Asia Week Benefit
Submitted by Silhouette Group

Celebration of Save Venice’s Un Ballo in Maschera
Submitted by Ron Wendt Design

New York City Ballet’s Fall Gala
Submitted by Ron Wendt Design

Piaget Limelight Garden Party
Submitted by Shiraz Events

Pool Lane-Themed Advertising Week Event for VivaKi
Submitted by Fourth Wall Events

Best PR Stunt or Guerrilla Marketing Campaign
Celebrities, Cupcakes, and a Cause for AOL’s Birthday 
Submitted by AOL

Hendrick's Gin Enchanted Forest of Curiosities Promotion
Submitted by Maloney & Fox

Malaysia Kitchen for the World Event for Promoting Tourism and Cultural Awareness
Submitted by Production Glue LLC

NBCU Healthy Week's Go Healthy Step-A-Thon Times Square Installation
Submitted by the Michael Alan Group

USA Network Summer Screenings
Submitted by XA the Experiential Agency

Best Staging and Set Design
"Afterhours Dioramas" at Creative Time Gala Benefit
Submitted by We Came In Peace

CW Upfront
Submitted by Valencia Production Partners

Vevo & Chevrolet Present Kanye West & Good Music featuring Jay-Z
Submitted by Antony Richards Design & Production

Best Use of Technology
Acer Global Press Launch
Submitted by Palm Productions LLC

AOL Welcomes Coca-Cola: Capturing Happiness Brand Awareness Event 
Submitted by AOL

Conference-on-Demand at XChange Solution Provider
Submitted by Animatic Media LLC

Text-to-Pledge for the Ronald McDonald House of New York Gala
Submitted by Sophist Productions

YouTube Play: Live at the Guggenheim
Submitted by Obscura Digital