The winners of the third New York Readers' Choice Awards were announced at the BizBash IdeaFest on Wednesday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Readers were first invited to nominate local event professionals in 13 categories, then later, to vote on the finalists through our interactive voting site. The winners are:
Association Event Planner of the Year
Dale Shumanski, New York Road Runners
Caterer of the Year (In-House)
Bobby Stern, Riviera Caterers
Caterer of the Year (Off-Premise)
Michele Pokowicz, Mary Giuliani Catering & Events
Corporate Event Planner of the Year
Alicia Schiro, JWT
DJ of the Year
Whitney Day
Entertainment Act of the Year
Heliummm Aerial Dance & Entertainment
Event Designer of the Year
Matthew David Hopkins, 360 Design Events
Event Producer of the Year
Robert Hulsmeyer, Empire Force Events
Fund-Raising Event Planner of the Year
Sharon Abramzon, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
PR Professional of the Year
Susan Magrino, Susan Magrino Agency
Reality Show Event Planner of the Year
David Tutera, My Fair Wedding
Social Event Planner of the Year
Danielle Bobish, Curtain Up Events Inc.
Venue Manager of the Year
Maura Buckley, New York Water Taxi and Circle Line Downtown
