The winners of the Readers' Choice Awards were announced during an award presentation at the BizBash New York Expo & Awards on Wednesday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Readers were first invited to nominate local event professionals in 10 categories, then later, to vote on the finalists through our interactive voting site. The winners are:
Association/Nonprofit Planner of the Year
Caroline Gould, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Caterer of the Year
Mary Giuliani, Mary Giuliani Catering and Events
Corporate Event Planner of the Year
Sara Gorlick, Linkshare
DJ of the Year
Danny Estrella, Music to the Max
Entertainment Act of the Year
The Three Waiters, Brad Wilson
Event Designer of the Year
David Stark, David Stark Design
Event Producer of the Year
J.B. Miller, Empire Entertainment
Publicist/PR Executive of the Year
James LaForce, LaForce & Stevens
Social Event Planner of the Year
Nick Yarmac, David Beahm Design
Venue Manager of the Year
Jessica Rothstein Berman, BB King Blues Club/Highline Ballroom/Blue Note
