At Coca-Cola's "Celebrate the Spirit" event, which took place in Chicago in 2009, producers hung the Olympic rings from the tent's ceiling as a nod to the theme.
Photo: Courtesy of Coca-Cola
At the reception desk facing the elevator, three "judges" scored guests as they arrived.
Photo: Victor Castro
Shannon Miller
The most decorated gymnast in U.S. history, Shannon Miller is available as as a motivational speaker, focusing on health and fitness topics. Miller not only talks about what it took to reach her career goals, but also about her battle with ovarian cancer in 2011. She charges $8,000 to $15,000 per event.
Photo: Courtesy of shannonmillerlifestyle.com
The producers of St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School's sports-themed auction in 2010 tapped commercial sculptor A.J. Strasser to create oversize models of sports-related objects.
Photo: Stephen Elliot/Mud Productions for BizBash
Night Vision Entertainment created a "shoe chandelier" for this year's N.B.A. All-Star Game in Orlando. The design featured 22 pairs of Adidas Superstar shoes hanging from the ceiling in a spiral configuration.
Photo: Kayla Hernandez for BizBash
The invitation for the New Balance experience store preview in New York in 2011 was a brass-colored relay baton, which hinted at the running-themed event concept.
Photo: Jeeyun Lee for BizBash
Product reps for Coca-Cola handed out vintage Olympics pins.
Photo: Courtesy of Coca-Cola
Matthew David Hopkins of 360 Design Events highlighted the park's many uses at this year's Hudson River Park gala in New York by creating centerpieces that incorporated running shoes and bicycle wheels.
Photo: Courtesy of 360 Design Events, Jamie Watts Photography
Hilton HHonors was the presenting sponsor and received a large section opposite the stage. The booth included a photo-op area where visitors could pose atop a winners podium.
Photo: JM Photo for BizBash
Relay Race
Team Bonding's outdoor Olympic-style games activity includes 10 different relay races designed for less-than-athletic groups ranging from 25 to 500 participants. The full program opens with a ceremony, complete with a torch lighting and national anthems, and closes with medals being handed to the winning team. Price varies based on the number of people participating.
Photo: Courtesy of Team Bonding
Producers set up a time line of the Dutch team's accomplishments over the course of the games.
Photo: Grant Harder for Bizbash
Chocolate gold medals from Honest Foods and BPA-free water bottles from Identity-Links
Photos: Courtesy of Honest Foods, Courtesy of Identity-Links Inc.
