The Best Overall Corporate Event award celebrates an exceptional gathering that exemplifies excellence in corporate event management. This distinguished event seamlessly integrates strategic planning, innovation, and flawless execution, creating a dynamic and impactful experience for attendees. It represents the pinnacle of professionalism and creativity in corporate event execution, setting a benchmark for the industry.

The Best Overall Nonprofit/Association Event award highlights a remarkable gathering that goes beyond celebration, embodying the spirit of purpose-driven excellence. This event demonstrates outstanding planning, execution, and a commitment to the mission of the organization. It stands as a shining example of how events can effectively amplify and support the causes that matter, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of those in the nonprofit and association event sector.

The Best Overall Private Event award signifies an unparalleled celebration that epitomizes the artistry of event planning. This exclusive affair demonstrates impeccable execution, personalized touches, and a seamless flow that reflects the highest standards in private event excellence. It is a testament to the exceptional skill, creativity, and attention to detail exhibited by event professionals in creating unforgettable moments for their clients.

The Best Overall Public Event recognizes an extraordinary gathering that captivates the public with its innovative design, flawless execution, and immersive experiences. This event sets the standard for excellence in the realm of live experiences, showcasing the pinnacle of creativity and professionalism in the events industry.

The Best Overall Wedding award honors an exceptional celebration that showcases meticulous planning, impeccable execution, and a perfect blend of personal style. This event exemplifies the pinnacle of matrimonial bliss, where every detail is flawlessly curated, and the seamless orchestration reflects the expertise of a true event professional.

Catered recognizes outstanding design and production of food and/or beverage for an event, or series of events.

Design/Décor recognizes outstanding design and production of decor elements for an event or series of events.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiative recognizes an outstanding event, or series of events that creates cultural inclusion and belonging, through workplace and/or attendee diversity, diversity intelligence & vendor/supplier diversity.

Entertainer/Entertainment recognizes an outstanding entertainer or entertainment production for an event or series of events.

Event Capture recognizes outstanding capture of an event through social media content, photographs and/or video.

Innovation recognizes an outstanding new element or idea that elevates an event, or series of events

Logistics recognizes outstanding problem solving for complex logistical challenges required to execute an event, event element, or series of events. Budget is not a challenge.

Makes an Impact/Gives Back recognizes the positive social, environmental, or cultural impact of an event or series of events.

Marketing Campaign recognizes an outstanding event or series of events that achieves marketing objectives.

Marketing Collateral recognizes outstanding media material (print or digital) used to promote or provide engagement for an event - in person, hybrid or virtual.

Multi-Day recognizes an outstanding event spanning the course of more than one day with set up and breakdown days not included.

Planning recognizes outstanding achievement in planning for a live event.

Scenic Design, Installation or Exhibit Design recognizes outstanding design and production of scenic/set design, temporary installations and or exhibit or tradeshow booths.

Technical Production recognizes outstanding design and achievement of AV production for an event or series of events and/or event technology.

Virtual recognizes an outstanding event or series of events for a virtual or hybrid audience who are able to participate in real time.