From Special Events Magazine: “Winners of the Special Events magazine 32nd annual Gala Awards were honored last night at the final-night celebration of The Special Event 2017 in Long Beach, Calif. The event also honored longtime rental leader Richard LoGuercio of Town and Country Event Rentals with the Gala Award for Lifetime Achievement and leading caterer Tony Conway, CMP, of Legendary Events with the Richard Carbotti Gala Award, which salutes philanthropy.”
Rayce PR client, CL22 Productions, took home the award for best decor, total decor budget $50-99,999.
BEST FAIR FESTIVAL
“OUE Skyspace L.A. Grand Opening Block Party”
Extraordinary Events, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
BEST INVITATION
“Aloha Presidents Council”
Jobe and Associates, Dublin, Ohio
BEST DINING TABLE DESIGN
“The Grand Banquet”
The Venetian/Palazzo Hotel, Las Vegas, and Destinations by Design, Las Vegas
BEST OFF-PREMISE CATERED EVENT
“In the Spirit of Hospitality”
Good Gracious! Events, Los Angeles
BEST FUNDRAISING EVENT
“LOOK 2015”
Boom Goes the Drum, Calgary, Alberta
BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
“Humane Society of the United States Gala: Los Angeles”
AKJohnston Group, Orange, Calif.
BEST WEDDING: BUDGET UNDER $1,000 PER GUEST
“The Tulip Wedding”
MB Events, Montreal
BEST WEDDING: BUDGET $1,000 AND ABOVE PER GUEST
“‘I Do’ Amongst the Rocky Mountains“
Affair with Flair, Cherry Hills Village, Colo.
BEST MULTIPLE-DAY INCENTIVE EVENT
“Endless Wonder Incentive“
JNR Inc., Irvine, Calif.
BEST MULTIPLE-DAY EVENT PROGRAM FOR A CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION
“NHT Global 15th Anniversary Celebration“
Concept Communications, Hong Kong
BEST EVENT STAGED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
“Ignite”
E=MC2 Events, Calgary, Alberta
BEST FLORAL DESIGN
“Dear Mama“
Tom Bercu Presents, Los Angeles, and Floral Art, Culver City, Calif.
BEST TENT INSTALLATION
“Mercedes-Benz: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance“
Classic Tents, Compton, Calif.
BEST USE OF LIGHTING
“U.S. Conference of Mayors Opening Gala“
Got Light, San Francisco
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNICAL SUPPORT
“Alaska Airlines Re-brand Launch“
Blue Danube Productions, Seattle
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN LOGISTICS
“Crime of the Century”
Senik Events, Montreal
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EVENT RENTAL SUPPORT
“2016 Wyndham Championship“
Party Reflections, Charlotte, N.C.
BEST NEW, INNOVATIVE EVENT PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY
“The Audio Guest Book “
FêteFone, Bethesda, Md.
BEST EVENT ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPT AND EXECUTION: ENTERTAINMENT BUDGET UNDER $25,000
“Jurassic World“
Imagination Entertainment, San Diego, and JNR Inc., Huntington Beach, Calif.
BEST EVENT ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPT AND EXECUTION: ENTERTAINMENT BUDGET $25,000 TO $100,000
“Investment Aktuell 2016“
Insglueck, Berlin
BEST EVENT ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPT AND EXECUTION: ENTERTAINMENT BUDGET ABOVE $100,000
“Celebration of the Americas“
Bravo Entertainment, Dallas, and Hello! Destination Management, Orlando, Fla.
MOST OUTSTANDING SPECTACLE
“Sherwin-Williams Celebration 150“
LEO Events, Memphis, Tenn.
BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL: BUDGET UNDER $1,000 PER GUEST
“Moroccan-Inspired Fête“
Kristin Banta Events, Studio City, Calif.
BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL: BUDGET $1,000 AND ABOVE PER GUEST”Bigger than Brooklyn Bar Mitzvah“
Cerbelli Creative, New York
BEST EVENT MARKETING CAMPAIGN
“Le Sport and Venucia Auto Charity Tour 2016“
Phenomenon Marketing and Communications, Beijing
BEST THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION
“San Diego Zoo Centennial“
Mark Joseph Creative, San Diego
BEST DECOR: TOTAL DECOR BUDGET UNDER $50,000
“Every ‘One’ Has a Story“
Decor and More, Oakville, Ontario, and POP Kollaborative, Calgary, Alberta
BEST DECOR: TOTAL DECOR BUDGET $50,000 TO $99,999
“‘Spectre’ Movie Premiere“
CL22 Productions, Los Angeles
BEST DECOR: TOTAL DECOR BUDGET $100,000 TO $250,000
“Bell: FEQ“
DX Design, Quebec
BEST DECOR: TOTAL DECOR BUDGET ABOVE $250,000
“Wonderland New Year’s Eve“
MGM Resorts Event Productions, Las Vegas
BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION: OVERALL BUDGET UNDER $100,000
“A Knight In Gotham“
Fifth Element Group, North York, Ontario
BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION: OVERALL BUDGET $100,000 TO $249,999
“Seven: BMW 7 Series Closed Room“
Euro Events, Dublin
BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION: OVERALL BUDGET $250,000 TO $500,000
“Grand Hotel Google“
Verve The Live Agency, Dublin
BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION: OVERALL BUDGET ABOVE $500,000
“BMW Group: The Next 100 Years“