The Toronto chapter of the International Special Events Society honoured four industry insiders at the organization's Red Velvet Holiday Gala, held Monday at the Eglinton Grand. The event, which drew more than 100 guests, included a cocktail reception, dinner, and the second annual presentation of the organization's Leadership Awards, designed to recognize the contributions and achievements of chapter members.
Toronto chapter president Rachel Mangal presented the dedication award to Lara McCulloch, author of the event blog Ready2spark and chapter president for 2008-09. Larry Cuthbertson of Cuthbertson Entertainment received the supplier of the year award, James Nienhuis of the Butler Did It was named member of the year, and Carolyn Luscombe of Eclectic Events took home the leadership award.
