Winners of BizBash's 10th Annual Event Experience Awards

You submitted, and our advisory board selected! Here are the winners of BizBash's 10th annual Event Experience Awards (EEAs).

BizBash Editors

February 6, 2023

Winners of BizBash's 10th Annual Event Experience Awards

Since the inception of BizBash's Event Experience Awards (EEAs) 10 years ago, the program has awarded forward-thinking virtual events, strategic hybrid events, ultra-creative live events, and swoon-worthy destination events. This year is no different. And thanks to advancements in tech, the emergence of hybrid as a mainstream event model, and the desire to connect, this may just be our most impressive list of winners yet.

With nearly 500 submissions across 70-plus categories, here are the winners (in no particular order) of BizBash's 10th Annual EEAs, as determined by our advisory board...

LIVE EVENTS & EXPERIENCES

BEST ATTENDEE GIFTING EXPERIENCE/SWAG BAG: Prime Video VidCon 2022
Submitted by Mirrored Media

Photo: Courtesy of Mirrored MediaBEST AWARDS SHOW SPINOFF EVENT: Netflix FYSEE 2022
Submitted by Sparks

Photo: Courtesy of SparksBEST AWARDS SHOW/CEREMONY: Above and Beyond - Tycoon Events
Submitted by Tycoon EventsPhoto: Courtesy of Tycoon Events

BEST BEAUTY BRAND ACTIVATION: Benefit Cosmetics' Gimmie Pink Roller Rink
Submitted by Benefit CosmeticsPhoto: Courtesy of Benefit Cosmetics

BEST BRAND COLLABORATION EVENT: Prime Video’s SXSW Superstars & Superheroes Experience
Submitted by AGENC Experiential + Digital MarketingPhoto: Courtesy of AGENC Experiential + Digital Marketing

BEST BRAND/PRODUCT LAUNCH: Ferrari Makes History in Historic Style
Submitted by Events of a Lifetime ProductionsPhoto: Courtesy of Events of a Lifetime Productions

BEST CATERING AT AN EVENT: Mod Market
Submitted by Free People MarketingPhoto: Courtesy of Free People Marketing

BEST CONFERENCE: Dell Technologies World 2022
Submitted by InVision CommunicationsPhoto: Courtesy of InVision Communications

BEST CONFERENCE OR CONVENTION: Walmart and Sam's Club 2022 Associates Week
Submitted by Leo EventsPhoto: Courtesy of Leo Events

BEST CORPORATE EVENT CONCEPT: Forbes Inaugural 30/50 Summit
Submitted by Forbes Photo: Courtesy of Forbes

BEST CULTURAL/MULTICULTURAL EVENT: Insecure Fest - Insecure S5
Submitted by HBOPhoto: Courtesy of HBO

BEST EVENT DECOR: Party in a Moonlit Park
Submitted by Free People MarketingPhoto: Courtesy of Free People Marketing

BEST EVENT DECOR—BUDGET UNDER $250,000: Shining Vale World Premiere After-Party
Submitted by Westhaus GroupPhoto: Courtesy of Westhaus Group

BEST ENTERTAINMENT ACT: The Rooftop at Pier 17
Submitted by The Rooftop at Pier 17Photo: Courtesy of The Rooftop at Pier 17

BEST EVENT TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT/SERVICE: Webex Events (formerly Socio)
Submitted by Cisco, on behalf of Webex (formerly Socio)Photo: Courtesy of Cisco

BEST FAIR/FESTIVAL: Dreamverse
Submitted by EventiquePhoto: Courtesy of Eventique

BEST FASHION BRAND ACTIVATION: Estevan Oriol x Dickies Capsule Collection Launch Party
Submitted by Acceleration Community of CompaniesPhoto: Courtesy of Acceleration Community of Companies

BEST FESTIVAL ACTIVATION: Absolut.Land at Coachella
Submitted by MKGPhoto: Courtesy of MKG

BEST FINANCIAL BRAND ACTIVATION: Rocks Room presented by Zelle®, Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival
Submitted by Rocks Room presented by Zelle®, Bourbon & Beyond Music FestivalPhoto: Courtesy of Rocks Room

BEST FLORAL DESIGN FOR AN EVENT OR MEETING: CBS Presents "Summer of Ghosts" Flower Activation
Submitted by We Are BMFPhoto: Courtesy of We Are BMF

BEST LIVE GUERRILLA MARKETING INITIATIVE/MARKETING CAMPAIGN: Finding Yellowstone
Submitted by The Bait ShoppePhoto: Courtesy of The Bait Shoppe

BEST IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience
Submitted by NetflixPhoto: Courtesy of Netflix

BEST INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Google Cloud - APAC Incentive Event
Submitted by ITA GroupPhoto: Courtesy of ITA Group

BEST INFLUENCER EVENT: Cantu’s Great Guava Getaway
Submitted by Conversate CollectivePhoto: Courtesy of Conversate Collective

BEST INVITATION-ONLY EVENT: Pandora Diamonds
Submitted by New MoonPhoto: Courtesy of New Moon

BEST MILLENNIAL/GEN Z EVENT: Connecting Gen Z Founders, Creators, and Activists with Retail CEOs and Influencers
Submitted by Berns Communications Group (BCG)Photo: Courtesy of Berns Communications Group (BCG)

BEST MOBLE TOUR/ROADSHOW: The Moth Pop-Up Porch Tour
Submitted by The MothPhoto: Courtesy of The Moth

BEST NEW EVENT PRODUCT/SERVICE: HipMaps: Custom Maps With A Modern Twist
Submitted by HipMapsPhoto: Courtesy of HipMaps

BEST NONPROFIT EVENT CONCEPT: Boat Rally for Cancer
Submitted by Solutions with ImpactPhoto: Courtesy of Solutions with Impact

BEST NONPROFIT EVENT CONCEPT—BUDGET UNDER $250,000: Georgie Awards Gala 2022
Submitted by Canadian Home Builders' Association of BCPhoto: Courtesy of Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC

BEST OVERALL BRAND ACTIVATION: PepsiCo Expo 2020 Dubai
Submitted by INVNT GROUPPhoto: Courtesy of INVNT GROUP

BEST POP-UP EXPERIENCE: Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool NYC 2022
Submitted by Apartment Therapy MediaPhoto: Courtesy of Apartment Therapy Media

BEST PRESS EVENT: The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power Global Premiere in Four Countries
Submitted by AGENC Experiential + Digital MarketingPhoto: Courtesy of AGENC Experiential + Digital Marketing

BEST PRIDE EVENT: TikTok at LA PRIDE 2022
Submitted by The Bait ShoppePhoto: Courtesy of The Bait Shoppe

BEST REIMAGINED EVENT EXPERIENCE: Dreamverse
Submitted by EventiquePhoto: Courtesy of Eventique

BEST RETAIL EXPERIENCE: The Saucery by Rao's Homemade
Submitted by Dera Lee ProductionsPhoto: Courtesy of Dera Lee Productions

BEST SEASONAL EXPERIENCE: National Landing BID - NaLa Beach Club
Submitted by National Landing Business Improvement DistrictPhoto: Courtesy of National Landing Business Improvement District

BEST SOCIAL EVENT: Hanna Benrosh
Submitted by Bentop EventsPhoto: Courtesy of Bentop Events

BEST SPONSOR ACTIVATION AT AN EVENT: Prime Video Booth - VidCon 2022
Submitted by Mirrored MediaPhoto: Courtesy of Mirrored Media

BEST SPORTING EVENT BRAND ACTIVATION: Tag F1 Miami
Submitted by New MoonPhoto: Courtesy of New Moon

BEST STAGING/SET/ENVIRONMENT DESIGN: Cisco Live 2022
Submitted by Cisco and XD AgencyPhoto: Courtesy of Cisco and XD Agency

BEST SUSTAINABILITY/CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM: Heineken USA Greener Bar
Submitted by Corso Marketing GroupPhoto: Courtesy of Corso Marketing Group

BEST TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY: Cisco IMPACT: Game Time
Submitted by Cisco and George P. Johnson Experience MarketingPhoto: Courtesy of Cisco

BEST TECH BRAND ACTIVATION: MetaCrafters Global Launch
Submitted by BARTKRESA studioPhoto: Courtesy of BARTKRESA studio

BEST TRADE SHOW BOOTH: Prime Video Booth - VidCon 2022
Submitted by Mirrored MediaPhoto: Courtesy of Mirrored Media

BEST TRAVELING EXPERIENCE: Marriott Hotels’ The Curiosity Room by TED
Submitted by 160over90

Photo: Courtesy of 160over90BEST TV OR FILM PREMIERE EVENT: The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power Global Premiere in Four Countries
Submitted by AGENC Experiential + Digital MarketingPhoto: Courtesy of AGENC Experiential + Digital Marketing

BEST UPFRONT EVENT: Telemundo Upfront
Submitted by Ray Bloch ProductionsPhoto: Courtesy of Ray Bloch Productions

BEST USE OF EVENT TECHNOLOGY: Rose Inc. Lipstick Lounge
Submitted by TH Experiential

Photo: Courtesy of TH ExperientialBEST USE OF SPECIAL EFFECTS AT EVENTS: Dreamverse
Submitted by Eventique

Photo: Courtesy of EventiqueDESTINATION EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
BEST BOUTIQUE PROPERTY: Hidden Pond + The Bungalows by Todd Snyder
Submitted by Kennebunkport Resort CollectionPhoto: Courtesy of Kennebunkport Resort Collection

BEST CITY TO HOST A MEETING: Visit Reno Tahoe
Submitted by Visit Reno TahoePhoto: Courtesy of Visit Reno Tahoe

BEST CITY TO HOST AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM: SITE Classic 2022 in The Palm Beaches
Submitted by Discover The Palm Beaches

Photo: Courtesy of Discover The Palm BeachesHYBRID EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
BEST CONVENTION CENTER: Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Submitted by Reno-Sparks Convention CenterPhoto: Courtesy of Reno-Sparks Convention Center

BEST ENTERTAINMENT ACT: uRequest Live
Submitted by uRequest LivePhoto: Courtesy of uRequest Live

BEST HYBRID GUERRILLA MARKETING INITIATIVE/MARKETING CAMPAIGN: Rick and Morty Wormageddon
Submitted by Adult Swim and XD Agency

BEST HYBRID ENVIRONMENT: In Pursuit of Happiness

Submitted by The AtlanticPhoto: Courtesy of The Atlantic

BEST HYBRID INFLUENCER EVENT: VidCon Anaheim
Submitted by VidCon Anaheim 2022

Photo: Courtesy of VidCon AnaheimBEST HYBRID SPORTING EVENT: UNO 50th Anniversary Champion Series Tournament
Submitted by TH ExperientialPhoto: Courtesy of TH Experiential

VIRTUAL EVENTS & EXPERIENCES

BEST VIRTUAL ATTENDEE GIFTING EXPERIENCE/SWAG BAG: The Legend of Vox Machina Influencer Premiere/Press Kit
Submitted by Cat/Alina ProductionsPhoto: Courtesy of Cat/Alina Productions

BEST VIRTUAL AWARDS SHOW/CEREMONY: vFairs
Submitted by vFairs

Photo: Courtesy of vFairsBEST VIRTUAL BRAND ACTIVATION: göt2b x Ditch the Label Virtual Self Expression Summit
Submitted by Conversate CollectivePhoto: Courtesy of Conversate Collective

BEST VIRTUAL BRAND/PRODUCT LAUNCH: The Home Depot’s Halloween and Holiday Product Showcase
Submitted by Hartmann Studios

Photo: Courtesy of Hartmann StudiosBEST VIRTUAL CONFERENCE—MORE THAN 1,500 ATTENDEES: göt2b x Ditch the Label Virtual Self Expression Summit
Submitted by Conversate CollectivePhoto: Courtesy of Conversate Collective

BEST VIRTUAL CULTURAL/MULTICULTURAL EVENT: Pride Month: Global Employee Cultural Moment
Submitted by ServiceNowPhoto: Courtesy of ServiceNow

BEST VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: Essence Virtual Marketplace
Submitted by Mark Stephen Experiential AgencyPhoto: Courtesy of Mark Stephen Experiential Agency