On April 20, industry professionals gathered at the Horseshoe Casino for the ninth annual N.I.C.E. Awards, hosted by local members of the International Special Events Society and the National Association of Catering Executives. Lanie Hartman of BBJ Linen, Ron Harris of Ron Harris Entertainment, Alexandra Jusino of Exquisite Events, and Christina Currie of Party Partner Inc. co-chaired the event, which doled out awards in 28 categories. Here's a look at the winners.
Best Logistical Achievement for an Event
Classic Party Rentals
Best Use of Tenting
Classic Party Rentals
Best Use of Renting Equipment
Classic Party Rentals
Best Use of Lighting
Freeman
N.I.C.E Lifetime Achievement Award
Sandra Sobczak of Classic Party Rentals
Best Tabletop Design
Into the Woods
Best Floral Design
Into the Woods
Best Theme Decor Under $20,000
The Meetinghouse Companies Inc.
Best Theme Decor Over $50,000
The Meetinghouse Companies Inc.
Best Entertainment Under $5,000
The Meetinghouse Companies Inc.
Best Entertainment $5,000 to $15,000
Artist Events and Entertainment
Best Entertainment Over $15,000
Artist Events and Entertainment
Best Catered Event on Premise Over $25,000
Chicago Marriott O'Hare
Best Catered Event Off Premise Under $10,000
Tasty Catering
Best Catered Event Off Premise $10,000 to $25,000
Food Evolution
Best Catered Event Off Premise Over $25,000
Tasty Catering
Best Picnic
Tasty Catering
Most Creative Planned Menu
Tasty Catering
Best Wedding $25,000 to $75,000
Lori Manby
Best Wedding Over $75,000
Frank
Best Social Event Under $25,000
The Meetinghouse Companies Inc.
Best Social Event $25,000 to $75,000
The Chicago Marriott Hotel
Best Corporate Event Under $25,000
Chicago Travel Consultants Inc.
Best Corporate Event $25,000 to $75,000
Total Event Resources
Best Corporate Event Over $75,000
Total Event Resources
Best Fund-Raiser/Nonprofit Event Under $25,000
Tasty Catering
Best Fund-Raiser/Nonprofit Event Over $75,000
Total Event Resources
Best N.I.C.E. Team Event
Tasty Catering and Classic Party Rentals
