Yesterday, our annual expo at the Merchandise Mart ended with the presentation of our 2009 BizBash Event Style Awards, which recognized innovative thinking in areas ranging from invitation design to catering and PR strategy. Here's a look at the winners:
Best Nonprofit Event Concept
Children’s Memorial Hospital’s “Seasons: A Year of Discovery” Children’s Ball
Submitted by Hilton Chicago
Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Budget Over $50,000)
Harley Davidson’s 105th Anniversary Party
Submitted by Production Plus Technologies Inc.
Best Invitation Design
Children’s Memorial Hospital’s “Seasons: A Year of Discovery” Children’s Ball
Submitted by MacKenzie Brown Design
Best Fresh Idea
Bacardi Flavor Exchange
Submitted by Event Creative
Best Overall Catering at an Event
Hilton Hotel Corporation’s “Good to Great” Event
Submitted by Hilton Chicago
Best Lighting Design
Arboretum of South Barrington’s Grand Opening Event
Submitted by the Meetinghouse Companies Inc.
Best New Venue
Loft on Lake
Submitted by Loft on Lake
Best Event PR Strategy
Nacional 27 Chicago’s “Happy Hour” Cocktail Classes
Submitted by Edible Ink Inc.
Best Entertainment Program/Concept
Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing Opening Gala
Submitted by Jam Entertainment & Creative Services
Best Use of Technology
Belgard Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Submitted by Sound Investment A/V
Best Video for an Event
Toshiba’s Navy Pier Saki Ceremony
Submitted by Go West Events and Multimedia
Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Under $50,000)
Technology Company’s “Foliage From Afar” Party
Submitted by Kehoe Designs
Best Staging/Set Design
Pharmaceutical Company’s “Believe…Achieve!”
Submitted by Plexus Productions LLC
Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Over $50,000)
Harris Theater’s Fifth Anniversary Gala
Submitted by Heffernan Morgan Inc.
Best New Product
Crystal Velon
Submitted by Velon Designs
Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Budget Under $50,000)
Association of Bridal Consultants’ “Frank’s Favorite Things” Meeting
Submitted by Frank
