We’ll announce the winners of the 2011 Florida Event Style Awards at the BizBash Expo on April 12 at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. But first, here are the finalists. You can learn more about the show here.
Best Catering at an Event
"Cirque du Corporate" US LAW Network Company Appreciation Party
Submitted by A Joy Wallace Catering Production and Design Team
“Club N.A.C.E.” Holiday Party for the Tampa Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives
Submitted by Puff ‘n Stuff Catering
U.S. Polo Association Piaget Gold Cup Tournament
Submitted by Shiraz Events
Best Corporation or Association Event Concept (Budget Over $50,000)
“Back to the ’80s” M.C.M. Corporate Holiday Party
Submitted by The Event
CITGO 100th Anniversary
Submitted by Hello Florida!
“Club NACE” Holiday Party for the Tampa Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives
Submitted by Tampa Bay NACE
“I Heart the ’80s!” CP+B Ad Agency Holiday Party
Submitted by A Joy Wallace Catering Production and Design Team
Orange Drive South Beach New Year's Festival
Submitted by Union Square Agency
Best Corporation or Association Event Concept (Budget Under $50,000)
C.C.S. Medical “Innovate, Initiate, Ignite” Event at Jannus Live
Submitted by Georgia Watson Events
Go Red for Women Miami Red Dress Fashion Show
Submitted by South Florida Chapter, American Heart Association
Research in Motion Latin America-Wireless Enterprise Symposium Soccer Party
Submitted by Hello Florida!
Visit Orlando’s “Synergy: Partnering for Success” Marketing Luncheon
Submitted by Cybis Communications
Yahoo! After Dinner Reception for the Association of National Advertisers’ Masters of Marketing Conference
Submitted by Hello Florida!
Best Entertainment Program
CITGO 100th Anniversary
Submitted by Hello Florida!
Cramer Conference Opening: Light Force
Submitted by T. Skorman Productions
Ed Morse Automotive—Themed Incentive Event: Journey to Treasure Island!
Submitted by A Hot Party
Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival
Submitted by City of Miami Gardens
Orange Drive South Beach New Year's Festival
Submitted by Union Square Agency
RazzleDazzle Barbershop Grand Opening
Submitted by A Concept Fashion Group
Best Invitation Design
Hilton Orlando’s Wedding Writers’ Weekend
Submitted by Dragonfly Custom Design
Hilton Orlando’s One-Year Anniversary Weekend for Travel Writers
Submitted by Dragonfly Custom Design
J.W. Marriott Marquis Miami Grand Opening Event
Submitted by Alpine Creative Group
"Marquis Residences & Whitewall Present MASIK"
Submitted by Allie Munroe
Table 6 Productions Re-Launch Party
Submitted by Paper Presence
Best Lighting Design
Nightly Lighting Extravaganza for the City of Tavares Wooton Park
Submitted by P.T.E. Productions
U.C.F. versus U.S.F. Basketball Game Promotional Lighting
Submitted by Airstar America
Room Service, an AFR Event Furnishings Company, Customer Appreciation Event at the Orlando Science Center
Submitted by Kaleidoscope Event Lighting L.L.C.
Waldorf Astoria Ballroom Showcase Holiday Event
Submitted by Kaleidoscope Event Lighting L.L.C.
Best New Product
CakeShooter
Submitted by Sprinkles Custom Cakes
Christie MicroTiles
Submitted by A.V. Rental Depot
V-Cube
Submitted by Deco A.V.
Vintage and Found Objects Collection
Submitted by M.M.D. Events
Wire-Free LED
Submitted by P.T.E. Productions
Best New Venue
Fantasy Surf at FantasyWorld Resort
Submitted by Fantasy Surf at FantasyWorld Resort
Villa 221
Submitted by Villa 221
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort
Submitted by Universal Orlando Meetings & Events
Best Nonprofit Event Concept
Tampa Bay Heart Ball for the American Heart Association
Submitted by Simply Divine Events
“Bring It! Orlando” Inaugural Fund-raiser for Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute
Submitted by Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute
Famous Faces Masquerade Ball for Shepherd's Hope
Submitted by Day Entertainment & Events
Goombay Bash to benefit Martin Memorial Hospital
Submitted by Martin Memorial Foundation
Sunglass Soiree for the Greater Orlando Children's Miracle Network
Submitted by Exhilarate Events
Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Over $50,000)
Brown & Brown Top Gun Awards Night
Submitted by Hello Florida!
CITGO 100th Anniversary
Submitted by Hello Florida!
DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl Havana Nights Party
Submitted by CL22 Productions
Grand Marnier’s Dinner en Rouge
Submitted by S.L.K. Creative
U.S. Polo Association Piaget Gold Cup Tournament
Submitted by Shiraz Events
Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Under $50,000)
Harlequin’s Picture Perfect Party
Submitted by Flourish Floral Productions
Room Service, an AFR Event Furnishings Company, Customer Appreciation Event at the Orlando Science Center
Submitted by S.L.K. Creative
Table 6 Productions Re-Branding Launch Party
Submitted by Table 6 Productions
T-Mobile Site Visit Dinner
Submitted by Hello Florida!
Best Staging and Set Design
Health Occupations Students of America National Leadership Conference
Submitted by Cybis Communications
Orange Drive South Beach New Year's Festival
Submitted by Union Square Agency
Best Use of Social Media for an Event
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards
Submitted by Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Goombay Bash to benefit Martin Memorial Hospital
Submitted by Martin Memorial Foundation
Best Use of Technology
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards
Submitted by Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Disney Princess Half Marathon Dinner
Submitted by P.T.E. Productions