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

BEST VIRTUAL EVENT/MEETING PLATFORM: HubiloMIX 2022
Submitted by Hubilo Photo: Courtesy of Hubilo

BEST VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE: TikTok End of Year Celebration
Submitted by EventiquePhoto: Courtesy of Eventique

BEST VIRTUAL INFLUENCER EVENT: Game2Give 2021
Submitted by XtreamSolutions

Photo: Courtesy of XtreamSolutionsBEST VIRTUAL MULTI-DAY EVENT: Clio
Submitted by MintPhoto: Courtesy of Mint

BEST VIRTUAL TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY: TikTok End of Year Celebration
Submitted by Eventique
Photo: Courtesy of Eventique