Gala Awards

Special Events Opens 2013 Gala Awards Competition

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 23:23:00 +0000

Special Events Staff

The granddaddy of event industry awards launches with a new digital format

What do typewriters, garter belts and Gala binders have in common? They are three things you don't need anymore--now that the Special Events Gala Awards competition has gone digital.

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Gala Winners Named at The Special Event 2013 in Chicago

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:40:00 +0000

By Lisa Hurley

The oldest, most prestigious award in special events is celebrated at The Special Event 2013.

Event professionals from throughout the world gathered in Chicago last night to honor nominees and winners of the Gala Awards, presented by Special Events magazine at The Special Event show.

Special Events Announces 2012 Gala Award Nominees

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:18:00 +0000

Special Events Staff

The granddaddy of special event industry awards names the slate of nominees for 2012.

Outstanding special events from throughout the world are honored with a Gala Award nomination.

FAQ's on the 2012 Gala Awards Competition

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:36:00 +0000

Special Events Staff

Do you want insider secrets on winning a Gala Award? They're all here!

Gala Award Winners Named at The Special Event 2012

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:17:00 +0000

The winners of the Gala Awards—the most prestigious award in special events—were named last night at The Special Event 2012.

Gala Award Winners Named at The Special Event 2011

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:10:00 +0000

The winners of the Gala Awards—the most prestigious award in special events—were named last night at The Special Event.

Gala Entry Deadline, Hippest Color Palette, Last Call for "50 Top" Story

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:48:00 +0000

Special Events Staff

How are your Gala Award entries coming? You still have plenty of time—till Sept. 17—to enter the Gala Awards, the most prestigious award in special events. (And if you even have till Sept. 24—with a slightly higher fee—for our "late-bird" entry ...

Special Events News Briefs for Sept. 9, 2009

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:45:00 +0000

Special Events Staff

News about a Champagne shortage, Gala Awards deadlines and the continuing clout of face-to-face meetings.

Special Events News Briefs for Aug. 5, 2009

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:11:00 +0000

News on Gala questions and how Vegas strikes back.

Gala Award Winners Named at The Special Event 2009

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +0000

On Jan. 30, San Diego showed guests at The Special Event's Gala Award ceremony its SoCal style with glittering jesters, operatic arias and a dose of rock