Inspiration, Vision and Imagination
2010 NACE Awards
Awards were presented on Tuesday, July 27 at the Experience! 2010 conference in Austin, Texas for work done in 2009.
Your NACE membership includes eligibility for the annual NACE Awards program. Let your inspiration, vision, and imagination be recognized and honored by your peers.
NACE Award categories cover the spectrum from Best Event Production to Chapter Community Service Award, from Chapter Program of the Year to Best Buffet Table — guaranteeing a place for your achievements to shine!
- Industry Awards recognize superior achievement in on- and off-premise event execution, food and beverage presentation, overall wedding design, and guest table or buffet design.
- Chapter Awards recognize chapters with outstanding achievements in chapter growth, retention, education, fundraising and community service.
- Individual Awards recognize NACE members who exemplify the goals and values of NACE and with outstanding participation and contributions at the local, national, and humanitarian levels.
What does you proud? A challenging wedding design, beautifully executed? A spectacular event on a shoestring budget? Setting up a successful community service program in your chapter? Wherever you’ve channeled your inspiration, your vision, and your imagination, the NACE Awards are your chance to be honored for your creativity and achievements.
View the NACE Awards History for a list of past honorees.
Announcing the 2010 NACE Award Winners (awarded at the NACE Experience! 2010 conference for work done in 2009):
VIEW THE WINNER SLIDE SHOW!
Last year's awards competition was fierce! Congratulations to the following 2010 NACE award winners:
Chapter Awards
Chapter Fundraising Event of the Year
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Chapters fewer than 100 members - The Austin Chapter |
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Chapters greater than 100 members - The Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter |
Chapter Program of the Year
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Chapters fewer than 100 members: The Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter |
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Chapters greater than 100 members: The Triangle Chapter |
Chapter Community Service of the Year
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Chapters fewer than 100 members: The Anchorage Chapter |
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Chapters greater than 100 members: The Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter |
Chapter of the Year
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Chapters fewer than 100 members: The AustinChapter |
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Chapters greater than 100 members: The Baltimore Chapter |
Industry Awards
Best Catered Event of the Year: On-Premise
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Budget less than $25,000: Laura Mistretta, CPCE - El Gaucho |
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Budget between $25,000 and $75,000: Creations in Catering |
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Budget more than $75,000: Bonnie Opper - Chef's Expressions |
Best Catered Event of the Year: Off-Premise
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Budget less than $25,000: Mary Frances Despres - Whole Foods Market Culinary Center |
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Budget between $25,000 and $75,000: A Legendary Event |
Best Catered Wedding Event of the Year
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Budget less than $25,000: Dianna K. Shitanishi, CPCE, CMP- Hawaii Weddings and Events |
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Budget between $25,000 and $75,000: David Caruso - Dynamic Events |
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Budget more than $75,000: Carrie Watkins Key - Dragon Ridge Country Club |
Best Event Production of the Year
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Budget between $25,000 and $75,000: Billinda Wilkins - Wilkinson Rhodes |
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Budget more than $75,000: Red Carpet Events & Design |
Best Buffet Table Presentation of the Year
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Diane Tighe - Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club |
Best Guest Table Presentation of the Year
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A Legendary Event |
Individual Awards
Caterer Member of the Year
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Lisa Hopkins, CPCE, CMP - The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa - Houston Chapter |
George Zell Spirit of NACE
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Paula Fenner, CPCE - Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter |
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Lisa Lynn Backus, CPCE, CMP - Las Vegas Chapter |
Event Professional of the Year
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Monique Studak - E&J Gallo Winery, Houston Chapter |