Earlier today, BizBash announced the winners of the coveted 2020 BizBash Event Style Awards, Powered by MeetingPlay, through an interactive virtual event for the books. Honoring the best meeting and event ideas, strategies, products and technology in North America and beyond, the awards were given to entries that demonstrated innovation and creativity, quality of execution, effectiveness and an influential impact on the industry. The judging panel included BizBash's National Advisory Board as well as BizBash editors, who took to the polls to cast their vote in over 100 categories that spanned virtual and live experiences—plus, back by popular demand, BizBash readers cast their own vote in five "People's Choice" categories. (The rules for the Event Style Awards can be found here.)
This year's National Advisory Board judges included Jaclyn Bernstein, Raymond Brown, Mia Choi, Chris Drury, Jill Drury, Rachel Langley, Candace Montgomery, Kate Patay, Rishi Patel, Ingrid Roman, Nancy Shaffer and Tony Schubert.
If you missed out on the event's behind-the-scenes interviews with select winners and finalists, yoga session, cocktail hour and live concert with The Spazmatics, you can still see who took home an Event Style Award by scrolling through the award winners now. Bonus: You can also watch (or re-watch!) BizBash and MeetingPlay's online experience—emceed by Kate Patay of Patay Consulting and Andrew Roby of Andrew Roby Events—on-demand here.
VIRTUAL EVENT VENDORS
Executive Producer: akire productions
Video & Graphics: Red Tail Creative
Entertainment: About Entertainment
Mixology: 24 Carrots Catering & Events
Yoga: Stacie Joy Yoga
Best Events of the Decade: Best Attendee Gifting Experience
Italy Gifts 2018
Submitted by Mfactor Meetings
Submitted by Mfactor Meetings
Photo: Courtesy of Mfactor Meetings
Best Events of the Decade: Best Awards Show/Ceremony
Photo: Courtesy of Superfly
Best Events of the Decade: Best Brand Activation
Nike Zoom City Arena
Submitted by productionglue
Submitted by productionglue
Photo: Courtesy of productionglue
Best Events of the Decade: Best Brand/Product Launch
Google Home Mini Donut Shop Launch
Submitted by MAS Event + Design
Submitted by MAS Event + Design
Photo: Courtesy of MAS Event + Design
Best Events of the Decade: Best Catering at an Event
PROOF: An Audi Culinary Experience
Submitted by Audi of America, 160over90, James Beard Foundation, OpenTable, Productions Plus, Sattler Consulting & Latcha
Submitted by Audi of America, 160over90, James Beard Foundation, OpenTable, Productions Plus, Sattler Consulting & Latcha
Photo: Courtesy of Audi of America, 160over90, James Beard Foundation, OpenTable, Productions Plus, Sattler Consulting & Latcha
Best Events of the Decade: Best Conference—Less Than 5,000 Attendees
In Goop Health
Submitted by AGENC, Inc
Submitted by AGENC, Inc
Photo: Courtesy of AGENC, Inc.
Best Events of the Decade: Best Conference—More Than 5,000 Attendees
BravoCon
Submitted by Superfly
Submitted by Superfly
Photo: Courtesy of Superfly
Best Events of the Decade: Best Corporate Event Concept—Budget Over $500,000
New York Interconnect Brand Launch
Submitted by Twenty Three Layers
Submitted by Twenty Three Layers
Photo: Filip Wolak
Best Events of the Decade: Best Corporate Event Concept—Budget Under $500,000
FILA Tennis in Technicolor
Submitted by The Gathery
Submitted by The Gathery
Photo: Courtesy of The Gathery
Best Events of the Decade: Best Cultural/Multicultural Event
HBO Our Stories To Tell: Los Angeles
Submitted by HBO
Submitted by HBO
Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Best Events of the Decade: Best Event Decor
Philadelphia Flower Show: "Hawaii: Islands of Aloha"
Submitted by GMR Design
Submitted by GMR Design
Photo: Courtesy of GMR Design
Best Events of the Decade: Best Fair/Festival
Wake Up Call Dubai, a W Hotels’ Music Festival
Submitted by 160over90
Submitted by 160over90
Photo: Courtesy of 160over90
Best Events of the Decade: Best Immersive Experience
Philadelphia Flower Show : "Wonders of Water"
Submitted by GMR Design
Submitted by GMR Design
Photo: Rob Cardillo Photography
Best Events of the Decade: Best Incentive Program
European River Cruise June 2019
Submitted by Mfactor Meetings
Submitted by Mfactor Meetings
Photo: Courtesy of Mfactor Meetings
Best Events of the Decade: Best Influencer Event
Secret Deodorant with Essential Oils Launch
Submitted by Dera Lee Productions
Submitted by Dera Lee Productions
Photo: Courtesy of Dera Lee Productions
Best Events of the Decade: Best Millennial/Gen Z Event
Life Coach New York
Submitted by the projects*
Submitted by the projects*
Photo: Courtesy of the projects*
Best Events of the Decade: Best Mobile Tour/Roadshow
Canadian Tire’s Red Door to PyeongChang
Submitted by Canadian Tire Corporation
Submitted by Canadian Tire Corporation
Photo: Courtesy of Canadian Tire Corporation
Best Events of the Decade: Best Nonprofit Event Concept—Budget Over $250,000
National Museum of African American History & Culture's Grand Opening Dedication Ceremony & Events
Submitted by National Museum of African American History & Culture
Submitted by National Museum of African American History & Culture
Photo: Courtesy of National Museum of African American History & Culture
Best Events of the Decade: Best Nonprofit Event Concept—Budget Under $250,000
The Humane Society of the United States' "To The Rescue!" New York Gala 2019
Submitted by Eventique
Submitted by Eventique
Photo: Luis Ruiz
Best Events of the Decade: Best Press Event
Nissan Canada Route 66 Media Drive Event
Submitted by MCI Group Canada Inc.
Submitted by MCI Group Canada Inc.
Photo: Courtesy of MCI Group Canada Inc.
Best Events of the Decade: Best Social Event
Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Submitted by Overland Entertainment Company, Ltd.
Submitted by Overland Entertainment Company, Ltd.
Photo: Courtesy of Overland Entertainment Company, Ltd.
Best Events of the Decade: Best Sponsor Activation at an Event
Dell Experience - The Alienware Outpost SXSW
Submitted by LACY MAXWELL EXPERIENTIAL
Submitted by LACY MAXWELL EXPERIENTIAL
Photo: Courtesy of LACY MAXWELL EXPERIENTIAL
Best Events of the Decade: Best Sporting Event
Heineken 0.0 US Open - Perfect Serve
Submitted by Amplified Marketing
Submitted by Amplified Marketing
Photo: Courtesy of Amplified Marketing
Best Events of the Decade: Best Staging/Set/Environment Design
Cisco Live 2019
Submitted by The XD Agency
Submitted by The XD Agency
Photo: Courtesy of The XD Agency
Best Events of the Decade: Best Team-Building Activity
Three Guinness World Records in 90 Minutes
Submitted by Raymond Ramsay & Associates, Inc.
Submitted by Raymond Ramsay & Associates, Inc.
Photo: Courtesy of Raymond Ramsay & Associates, Inc.
Best Events of the Decade: Best Team-Building Activity
On the Move to Midtown
Submitted by Experience Willow
Submitted by Experience Willow
Photo: Courtesy of Experience Willow
Best Events of the Decade: Best Trade Show Booth
Photo: Courtesy of Google, Deeplocal, Sparks, Nexus Studios
Live & Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Association Event
PCMA Convening Leaders
Submitted by Hartmann Studios, Inc.
Submitted by Hartmann Studios, Inc.
Photo: Courtesy of Hartmann Studios, Inc.
Live & Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Brand/Product Launch
Indeed Job Market
Submitted by The Gathery
Submitted by The Gathery
Photo: Courtesy of The Gathery
Live & Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Guerrilla Marketing Initiative/Marketing Campaign
Enemigo Intimo 2: Drive-In Premiere
Submitted by NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Submitted by NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Photo: Courtesy of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Live & Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Guerrilla Marketing Initiative/Marketing Campaign
Happy News 1 and 2
Submitted by Eco Destination Management Services Aruba and Curacao
Submitted by Eco Destination Management Services Aruba and Curacao
Photo: Courtesy of Eco Destination Management Services Aruba and Curacao
Live & Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Influencer Event
Secret Deodorant with Essential Oils Launch
Submitted by Dera Lee Productions
Submitted by Dera Lee Productions
Photo: Courtesy of Dera Lee Productions
Live & Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Sponsor Activation at an Event
Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool Experience At Home with Behr Paint Company
Submitted by Apartment Therapy Media
Submitted by Apartment Therapy Media
Photo: Courtesy of Apartment Therapy Media
Live & Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Sporting Event
2020 NFL Draft x Van Wagner
Submitted by Van Wagner
Submitted by Van Wagner
Photo: Courtesy of Van Wagner
Live & Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Team-Building Activity
Patent Pending
Submitted byMoniker
Submitted byMoniker
Photo: Courtesy of Moniker
Live & Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Trade or Consumer Show
The Toy Insider's SweetSuite
Submitted by Eventique
Submitted by Eventique
Photo: Courtesy of Eventique
Live Events & Experiences: Best Attendee Gifting Experience/Swag Bag
YouTube Brandcast Delivered 2020
Submitted by MAS Event + Design
Submitted by MAS Event + Design
Photo: Courtesy of MAS Event + Design
Live Events & Experiences: Best Awards Show/Ceremony
Glamour Women of the Year 2019
Submitted by Overland Entertainment Company, Ltd
Submitted by Overland Entertainment Company, Ltd
Photo: Courtesy of Overland Entertainment Company, Ltd.
Live Events & Experiences: Best Brand Activation
The Glenlivet 14 Year Old Launch
Submitted by Pernod Ricard USA & 160over90
Submitted by Pernod Ricard USA & 160over90
Photo: Courtesy of Pernod Ricard USA & 160over90
Live Events & Experiences: Best Brand Activation
Dolby Soho
Submitted by Sparks
Submitted by Sparks
Photo: Courtesy of Sparks
Live Events & Experiences: Best Catering at an Event
PROOF: An Audi Culinary Experience
Submitted by Audi of America, 160over90, James Beard Foundation, OpenTable, Productions Plus, Sattler Consulting & Latcha
Submitted by Audi of America, 160over90, James Beard Foundation, OpenTable, Productions Plus, Sattler Consulting & Latcha
Photo: Courtesy of Audi of America, 160over90, James Beard Foundation, OpenTable, Productions Plus, Sattler Consulting & Latcha
Live Events & Experiences: Best Conference or Convention
Loblaw National Kick Off 2020
Submitted By Mosaic North America
Submitted By Mosaic North America
Photo: Courtesy of Mosaic North America
Live Events & Experiences: Best Corporate Event Concept—Budget Over $500,000
Loblaw National Kick Off 2020
Submitted by Mosaic North America
Submitted by Mosaic North America
Photo: Courtesy of Mosaic North America
Live Events & Experiences: Best Corporate Event Concept—Budget Under $500,000
FILA Tennis in Technicolor
Submitted by The Gathery
Submitted by The Gathery
Photo: Courtesy of The Gathery
Live Events & Experiences: Best Cultural/Multicultural Event
Fete Chinoise Gala 2020
Submitted by Palettera Inc.
Submitted by Palettera Inc.
Photo: Courtesy of Palettera Inc.
Live Events & Experiences: Best Event Decor
USC Lawrence J. Ellison Institute Fundraiser
Submitted by AOO Events
Submitted by AOO Events
Photo: Courtesy of AOO Events
Live Events & Experiences: Best Event Entertainment Act
CFDA Love Ball III
Submitted by The Gathery
Submitted by The Gathery
Photo: Courtesy of The Gathery
Live Events & Experiences: Best Event Technology/Product/Service
Allseated New York Technology Luncheon
Submitted by Allseated
Submitted by Allseated
Photo: Courtesy of Allseated
Live Events & Experiences_Best Fair/Festival
Tribeca Drive In
Submitted by Overland Entertainment Company, Ltd.
Submitted by Overland Entertainment Company, Ltd.
Photo: Courtesy of Overland Entertainment Company, Ltd.
Live Events & Experiences: Best Floral Design for an Event or Meeting
St-Germain Elderflower Meadow
Submitted by The Gathery
Submitted by The Gathery
Photo: Courtesy of The Gathery
Live Events & Experiences: Best Immersive Experience
Dell Technologies Summit at Troublemaker Studios
Submitted by LACY MAXWELL EXPERIENTIAL
Submitted by LACY MAXWELL EXPERIENTIAL
Photo: Courtesy of LACY MAXWELL EXPERIENTIAL
Live Events & Experiences: Best Incentive Program
European River Cruise June 2019
Submitted by Mfactor Meetings
Submitted by Mfactor Meetings
Photo: Courtesy of Mfactor Meetings
Live Events & Experiences: Best Millennial/Gen Z Event
BET Experience 2019
Submitted by BET Networks - BET L!VE
Submitted by BET Networks - BET L!VE
Photo: Courtesy of BET Networks - BET L!VE
Live Events & Experiences: Best Mobile Tour/Roadshow
Santa Margherita Follow The Vine Tour
Submitted by Factory 360
Submitted by Factory 360
Photo: Courtesy of Factory 360
Live Events & Experiences: Best Nonprofit Event Concept—Budget Over $250,000
USC Lawrence J. Ellison Institute Rebels With a Cause
Submitted by AOO Events
Submitted by AOO Events
Photo: Courtesy of AOO Events
Live Events & Experiences: Best Nonprofit Event Concept—Budget Under $250,000
The Conversation Truck
Submitted by The Conversation Truck
Submitted by The Conversation Truck
Photo: Courtesy of The Conversation Truck
Live Events & Experiences: Best Press Event
Edge NYC Launch at Hudson Yards
Submitted by Mirrorball
Submitted by Mirrorball
Photo: Courtesy of Mirrorball
Live Events & Experiences: Best Reimagined Event Experience
Build It: WFH Edition
Submitted by Verizon Media
Submitted by Verizon Media
Photo: Courtesy of Verizon Media
Live Events & Experiences: Best Social Event
Surreal at 60
Submitted by Marc Friedland Couture Communications
Submitted by Marc Friedland Couture Communications
Photo: Yvette Roman Photography
Live Events & Experiences: Best Staging/Set/Environment Design
Enemigo Intimo 2: Drive-In Premiere
Submitted by NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Submitted by NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Photo: Courtesy of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Live Events & Experiences: Best Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility Program
Dew Tour Long Beach
Submitted by Kilowatt Events
Submitted by Kilowatt Events
Photo: Courtesy of Kilowatt Events
Live Events & Experiences: Best Tabletop Design
The Humane Society of the United States' "To The Rescue!" New York Gala 2019
Submitted by Eventique
Submitted by Eventique
Photo: Luis Ruiz
Live Events & Experiences: Best Trade Show Booth
Helpful Hub by Google
Submitted by Google + Grow Marketing
Submitted by Google + Grow Marketing
Photo: Courtesy of Google + Grow Marketing
Live Events & Experiences: Best Use of Special Effects at Events
ILLUMINUS Projection Mapping Outdoor Festival
Submitted by Epson America, Inc.
Submitted by Epson America, Inc.
Photo: Courtesy of Epson America, Inc.
Live Events & Experiences: Best Video Capture of an Event
AirAsia Annual Dinner 2019
Submitted by Jiggee
Submitted by Jiggee
Photo: Courtesy of Jiggee
People's Choice: Best Association Event
PCMA Convening Leaders
Submitted by Hartmann Studios, Inc.
Submitted by Hartmann Studios, Inc.
Photo: Courtesy of Hartmann Studios, Inc.
People's Choice: Best Floral Design for an Event or Meeting
Walker Avant Garden 2019; Installations
Submitted by Push Play Creative
Submitted by Push Play Creative
Photo: Courtesy of Push Play Creative
People's Choice: Best Influencer Event
The Unfiltered Experience
Submitted by MEET Las Vegas
Submitted by MEET Las Vegas
Photo: Courtesy of MEET Las Vegas
People's Choice: Best Virtual Conference—Less Than 1,500 Attendees
PMI Virtual Experience Series (VES)
Submitted by Project Management Institute (PMI)
Submitted by Project Management Institute (PMI)
Photo: Courtesy of Project Management Institute (PMI)
People's Choice: Best Virtual Conference—More Than 1,500 Attendees
Univision Upfront
Submitted by FIRST
Submitted by FIRST
Photo: Courtesy of FIRST
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Interactive Virtual Entertainment
Happiness Network
Submitted by Verizon Media
Submitted by Verizon Media
Photo: Courtesy of Verizon Media
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Interactive Virtual Entertainment
Who Killed Alejandro Valdez?
Submitted by Little Cinema Digital
Submitted by Little Cinema Digital
Photo: Courtesy of Little Cinema Digital
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Use of Social Media for a Virtual Event or Meeting
Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool Experience At Home
Submitted by Apartment Therapy Media
Submitted by Apartment Therapy Media
Photo: Courtesy of Apartment Therapy Media
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Attendee Gifting Experience/Swag Bag
YouTube Brandcast Delivered
Submitted by YouTube
Submitted by YouTube
Photo: Courtesy of YouTube
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Awards Show/Ceremony
Enterprise Blockchain Awards
Submitted by MCI Group Canada Inc.
Submitted by MCI Group Canada Inc.
Photo: Courtesy of MCI Group Canada Inc.
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Brand Activation
Funimation
Submitted by Freeman
Submitted by Freeman
Photo: Courtesy of Freeman
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Conference—Less Than 1,500 Attendees
PMI Virtual Experience Series (VES)
Submitted by Project Management Institute (PMI)
Submitted by Project Management Institute (PMI)
Photo: Courtesy of Project Management Institute (PMI)
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Conference—More Than 1,500 Attendees
2020 Herbalife Nutrition North America Virtual Extravaganza
Submitted by Herbalife Nutrition
Submitted by Herbalife Nutrition
Photo: Courtesy of Herbalife Nutrition
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Conference—More Than 1,500 Attendees
Spark + AI Conference 2020 - Databricks
Submitted by MeetingPlay
Submitted by MeetingPlay
Photo: Courtesy of MeetingPlay
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Cultural/Multicultural Event
Human By Orientation PRIDE
Submitted by HBO
Submitted by HBO
Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Environment
PMI Virtual Experience Series (VES)
Submitted by Project Management Institute (PMI)
Submitted by Project Management Institute (PMI)
Photo: Courtesy of Project Management Institute (PMI)
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Event Entertainment Act
uRequest Live
Submitted by uRequest Live
Submitted by uRequest Live
Photo: Courtesy of uRequest Live
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Event/Meeting Platform
TK Events Virtual Venue
Submitted by TK Events Inc.
Submitted by TK Events Inc.
Photo: Courtesy of TK Events Inc.
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Experience
YouTube Brandcast Delivered
Submitted by YouTube
Submitted by YouTube
Photo: Courtesy of YouTube
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Fair/Festival
Books in Bloom
Submitted by The Brand Guild
Submitted by The Brand Guild
Photo: Courtesy of The Brand Guild
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Multi-Day Event
Apartment Therapy's 3-Day Small/Cool Experience At Home
Submitted by Apartment Therapy Media
Submitted by Apartment Therapy Media
Photo: Courtesy of Apartment Therapy Media
Virtual Events & Experiences: Best Virtual Social Event
FiestÓN en casa
Submitted by Wonderlab
Submitted by Wonderlab
Photo: Courtesy of Wonderlab
