Drum roll, please…BiZBash is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2005 BiZBash Event Style Awards. To meet the finalists and see who wins, come to our award ceremony on April 12, 2005, from 6 PM to 9 PM, at B. B. King Blues Club & Grill. To register, go to www.bizbash.com/eventstyleawards (admission is $25 when you register online, $40 at the door).
Sponsored by American Express, the event will include a performance by Michael Cavanaugh, the star of Broadway musical Movin' Out, and BiZBash will induct Julian Niccolini and Alex von Bidder of the Four Seasons restaurant into the Event Style Hall of Fame.
Here are the finalists:
Best Event Concept
Democracy Plaza: the 2004 Presidential Election Promotion
Submitted by Tishman Speyer Properties
Dom Perignon 1996 Vintage Launch
Submitted by Susan Magrino Agency
Robin Hood Foundation Benefit
Submitted by Event Resources Inc.
Best Food Presentation
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Prerelease Screening and Reception
Submitted by Impressive Events
Nobu’s 10th Anniversary Event
Submitted by Confetti Cakes
Best Fresh Idea
Republican National Convention Media Welcome Party
Submitted by Matthew David Events
Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Launch
Submitted by EventQuest
Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti Benefit
Submitted by Allure Catering
Best Gift Bag
1800 Tequila Tastings
Submitted by Lisa Lori Communications
Liberty National Golf Club Announcement Event
Submitted by Karlitz & Company
Scotch and Steak: the Glenrothes Tasting Dinner
Submitted by Lisa Lori Communications
Best Incentive Trip or Meeting
IBM Christmas in New York
Submitted by PRA Destination Management
Nextel Agenda Republican National Convention Event
Submitted by Briggs Inc.
Best Invitation Design
AOL’s Chief Everything Officer Luncheon
Submitted by AOL Media Networks
Catwoman Private Screening, After-Party, and Fashion Show
Submitted by Creative Intelligence
Swarovski and 7 for All Mankind’s Denim Launch
Submitted by Creative Intelligence
Best Lighting Design
Cartier 100th Anniversary/Santos Wristwatch Launch
Submitted by JKLD Incorporated
Fragrance Foundation’s Fifi Awards
Submitted by Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging
Gillette Product Launch
Submitted by Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging
Best Overall Catering at an Event
AXE Men’s Fragrance Launch
Submitted by Match Catering & Eventstyles
Cartier 100th Anniversary/Santos Wristwatch Launch
Submitted by Tentation Potel & Chabot
Hackensack University Medical Center Gala
Submitted by Great Performances
Best Overall Event Decor
Friends of the High Line Summer Benefit
Submitted by Van Wyck & Van Wyck
Love Mercedes Ride and Drive Tour
Submitted by EventQuest
Travel & Leisure's World's Best Awards Party
Submitted by Travel & Leisure
Best Tabletop Design
AON Beauty of Winter Employee Holiday Party
Submitted by Impressive Events
Children's Defense Fund Fall Benefit
Submitted by Dalzell Productions
CosmoGIRL Awards
Submitted by EventQuest
Best Staging/Set Design
Disney Dream Desk Product Launch
Submitted by the Experiential Agency/XA New York
Gotham Awards
Submitted by Dalzell Productions
Royal Bank of Scotland's Annual Awards and Recognition Conference
Submitted by Barkley Kalpak Associates
Best Press Stunt
Bacardi’s Mojito Cocktail Marketing Campaign
Submitted by the Baddish Group
Meow Mix Café Opening
Submitted by Grand Central Marketing Inc.
U2 Concert Event in Dumbo
Submitted by Event Resources Inc.
Best New Venue
Terrace at the United Nations
Submitted by Aramark
Tribeca Cinemas
Submitted by Tribeca Cinemas
Best Conference or Trade Show
Chief Information Officer (C.I.O.) Forums
Submitted by Richmond Events
Wedding Salon Consumer Bridal Event
Submitted by 4PM Events Inc.
Best Companies for Women of Color Multicultural Conference
Submitted by Working Mother Media
Best Entertainment Program/Concept
AOL Music: Rod Stewart Live Concert
Submitted by America Online Inc.
SEB Bank Employee Reception and Dinner
Submitted by Steffan Group
Spatender Product Campaign
Submitted by SPArty
Best Use of Tent Design
Central Park Conservancy’s Halloween Ball
Submitted by Matthew David Events
Love Mercedes Ride and Drive Tour
Submitted by EventQuest
Marc Jacobs Fashion Show
Submitted by Regal Tent Productions
Posted 04.05.05
Sponsored by American Express, the event will include a performance by Michael Cavanaugh, the star of Broadway musical Movin' Out, and BiZBash will induct Julian Niccolini and Alex von Bidder of the Four Seasons restaurant into the Event Style Hall of Fame.
Here are the finalists:
Best Event Concept
Democracy Plaza: the 2004 Presidential Election Promotion
Submitted by Tishman Speyer Properties
Dom Perignon 1996 Vintage Launch
Submitted by Susan Magrino Agency
Robin Hood Foundation Benefit
Submitted by Event Resources Inc.
Best Food Presentation
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Prerelease Screening and Reception
Submitted by Impressive Events
Nobu’s 10th Anniversary Event
Submitted by Confetti Cakes
Best Fresh Idea
Republican National Convention Media Welcome Party
Submitted by Matthew David Events
Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Launch
Submitted by EventQuest
Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti Benefit
Submitted by Allure Catering
Best Gift Bag
1800 Tequila Tastings
Submitted by Lisa Lori Communications
Liberty National Golf Club Announcement Event
Submitted by Karlitz & Company
Scotch and Steak: the Glenrothes Tasting Dinner
Submitted by Lisa Lori Communications
Best Incentive Trip or Meeting
IBM Christmas in New York
Submitted by PRA Destination Management
Nextel Agenda Republican National Convention Event
Submitted by Briggs Inc.
Best Invitation Design
AOL’s Chief Everything Officer Luncheon
Submitted by AOL Media Networks
Catwoman Private Screening, After-Party, and Fashion Show
Submitted by Creative Intelligence
Swarovski and 7 for All Mankind’s Denim Launch
Submitted by Creative Intelligence
Best Lighting Design
Cartier 100th Anniversary/Santos Wristwatch Launch
Submitted by JKLD Incorporated
Fragrance Foundation’s Fifi Awards
Submitted by Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging
Gillette Product Launch
Submitted by Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging
Best Overall Catering at an Event
AXE Men’s Fragrance Launch
Submitted by Match Catering & Eventstyles
Cartier 100th Anniversary/Santos Wristwatch Launch
Submitted by Tentation Potel & Chabot
Hackensack University Medical Center Gala
Submitted by Great Performances
Best Overall Event Decor
Friends of the High Line Summer Benefit
Submitted by Van Wyck & Van Wyck
Love Mercedes Ride and Drive Tour
Submitted by EventQuest
Travel & Leisure's World's Best Awards Party
Submitted by Travel & Leisure
Best Tabletop Design
AON Beauty of Winter Employee Holiday Party
Submitted by Impressive Events
Children's Defense Fund Fall Benefit
Submitted by Dalzell Productions
CosmoGIRL Awards
Submitted by EventQuest
Best Staging/Set Design
Disney Dream Desk Product Launch
Submitted by the Experiential Agency/XA New York
Gotham Awards
Submitted by Dalzell Productions
Royal Bank of Scotland's Annual Awards and Recognition Conference
Submitted by Barkley Kalpak Associates
Best Press Stunt
Bacardi’s Mojito Cocktail Marketing Campaign
Submitted by the Baddish Group
Meow Mix Café Opening
Submitted by Grand Central Marketing Inc.
U2 Concert Event in Dumbo
Submitted by Event Resources Inc.
Best New Venue
Terrace at the United Nations
Submitted by Aramark
Tribeca Cinemas
Submitted by Tribeca Cinemas
Best Conference or Trade Show
Chief Information Officer (C.I.O.) Forums
Submitted by Richmond Events
Wedding Salon Consumer Bridal Event
Submitted by 4PM Events Inc.
Best Companies for Women of Color Multicultural Conference
Submitted by Working Mother Media
Best Entertainment Program/Concept
AOL Music: Rod Stewart Live Concert
Submitted by America Online Inc.
SEB Bank Employee Reception and Dinner
Submitted by Steffan Group
Spatender Product Campaign
Submitted by SPArty
Best Use of Tent Design
Central Park Conservancy’s Halloween Ball
Submitted by Matthew David Events
Love Mercedes Ride and Drive Tour
Submitted by EventQuest
Marc Jacobs Fashion Show
Submitted by Regal Tent Productions
Posted 04.05.05
