A Super Start
The Special Event 2011 kicks off with the brand-new Off-the-Hook Teen Events session, while the TSE Starts Here party at Corona Ranch is a crowd-pleaser.
Day One
The Opening General Session looks at the toughest and smartest business decisions made by four event experts.
Essential Education
Attendees can choose from more than 100 hours of training in nine industry-essential tracks.
Wonderful Wedding Lunch
The Wedding Lunch and Gallery showcases showstopping wedding design.
The Show Floor
The exhibit floor jumps, with a wide range of booths, the custom Performance Stage and even a “flash mob” dance.
SEARCH Fundraiser Sizzles
Joann Roth-Oseary celebrates with a big donation to the SEARCH Foundation from AFR. Photo by Damion Hamilton.
The Masters Brunch
POP Kollaborative founder Ken Kristoffersen, CSEP, CEM, accepts the Steve Kemble Leadership Foundation Award from Debbie Meyers at the Masters Brunch.
Legendary Carabriner founder Leslie Buckland keynotes the Masters Brunch, the annual meeting of the top minds in special events.
Gala Awards
Winners of the Gala Award — the highest honor in special events — show off their trophies.
Gala Celebration
Next, they dance the night away.
Unless otherwise noted, all photos by Catch the Moment.
Next page: Saluting our 2011 Sponsors
Saluting our 2011 Sponsors
Catch The Moment
[email protected]
www.catchthemoment.com
Synergy Event Technology
Mark Buesnel, [email protected]
www.synergyet.com
Arizona Grand Resort
Jessica Sprouse, CMP, jsprouse@arizona
grandresort.com
www.arizonagrandresort.com
Aventura & Phoenix Convention Center
Mark Rosendahl, [email protected]
www.aventuracatering.com
Corona Ranch
Diana David, [email protected]
www.coronaranch.com
CORT Event Furnishings
Kevin Dana, [email protected]
www.cortevents.com
Fresh Wata
Christine Bray, [email protected]
www.freshwata.com
Graceful Tables
Beth Harmon, [email protected]
www.gracefultables.com
Steve Levine Entertainment
David Horen, [email protected]
www.slentertainment.com
Accent Decor
Margaret Hofland, [email protected]
www.accentdecor.com
Classic Party Rentals
Nicole Edwards, [email protected]
www.classicpartyrentals.com
Creative Backstage
John Garberson, [email protected]
www.creativebackstage.com
De Leon Productions
Nicole Flores, [email protected]
www.deleonproductions.com
Event Producers
Kristen Kain, [email protected]
www.eventproducers.com
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Erin Hutchinson, [email protected]
www.phoenix.hyatt.com
Kool. Party Rentals
Jack B. Weiner, [email protected]
www.koolpartyrentals.com
La Tavola Fine Linen
Emarie Chervinskas, [email protected]
www.latavolalinen.com
Live-Online Television
Dave Jensen, [email protected]
www.live-online.tv
M Catering By Michael's
Deirdre Furlow, [email protected]
www.mculinary.com
Melissa Jill Photography
Melissa Jill, [email protected]
www.melissajill.com
Merestone
Camille Hill, [email protected]
www.merestone.com
MK Shannon Awards & Rewards
Kathleen Abney, [email protected]
www.mkshannon.com
Rentals Unlimited
David Price, [email protected]
www.rentals-unlimited.net
Russ Wholesale Flowers
Russ Philips, [email protected]
www.russonflowers.com
Virginia Toy and Novelty
Tom Weigl, [email protected]
www.virginiatoy.com
Flora Bella
Rob Hudachek, [email protected]
www.florabellaaz.com
Key Artist Group
Lee McDonald, [email protected]
www.keyartistgroup.com/living_world_oceania.asp
Pro Production Services
Donovan Mote, [email protected]
www.proproductionservices.com
Wendell Design Group Florist
René Wendell, [email protected]
www.wendellflorist.com
Wildflower Linen
Youngsong Martin, [email protected]
www.wildflowerlinens.com
Buckland
Leslie Buckland, [email protected]
www.lesliebuckland.com
René Van Rems International
René Van Rems, [email protected]
www.renevanrems.com
Sculptware
Scott Edwards, [email protected]
www.sculptware.com
Amici Catering
Lori Harlig, [email protected]
www.amicicateringaz.com
AV Concepts
MaryEllen Gibson, [email protected]
www.avconcepts.com
BBJ Linen
Barbara Ellis, [email protected]
www.bbjlinen.com
Bollotta Entertainment
Anthony Bollotta, [email protected]
www.bollotta.com
Cachet Wedding Designs
Vanessa Rockafellow, PWC, vanessa@cachet
weddingdesigns.com
www.cachetweddingdesigns.com
Candles West
Jason Munsayac, [email protected]
www.candleswest.com
Champagne Creative Group
Heather Remillard, heather@champagne
creativegroup.com
www.champagnecreativegroup.com
Club 90
Peter Berliner, [email protected]
www.club90band.com
Cre8ive Event Rentals
Dawn Moseke, [email protected]
www.cre8iveevents.com
Creative Occasions
Corinne Carr, [email protected]
www.creativeoccasions.com
Encore Creative
Lydia Jenkins, [email protected]
www.encorecreative.com
Event Team Inc.
Rowan Pickering, [email protected]
www.eventteaminc.com
Heidi's Events & Catering
Heidi Vail, [email protected]
www.heidievents.com
Idieh Design
Heidi Bartlett, [email protected]
www.idiehdesign.com
Lee's Cream Liqueur
Lee Turner, [email protected]
www.leescreamliqueur.com
Living Energy
Rick Benton, [email protected]
www.livingenergy.com
Napa Valley Linens
Sharon Dexmier, [email protected]
www.nvlinens.com
Ormonde Productions
Tony Ormonde, [email protected]
www.ormondeproductions.com
Quest Drape
Joe Gill, [email protected]
www.questdrape.com
Radisson Fort McDowell Resort
Amber Weberpal, aweberpal@radisson
fortmcdowell.com
www.radissonfortmcdowell.com
Raye C Marketing
Rhonda Couchigian, rhonda@rayec
marketing.com
www.rayecmarketing.com
Road Dog Show Pros
Mark Krall, [email protected]
www.roaddogshowpros.com
Serendipity Videography
Taryn Bills, [email protected]
www.serendipityvideography.com
Southwest Scenic Group
Mark Anderson, [email protected]
www.southwestscenic.com
Special Moments Catering & Events
Michelle Taylor, [email protected]
www.specialmomentsaz.com
Starkey Productions
Chris Starkey, [email protected]
www.starkeyproductions.com
Table Top Etc.
Melissa Lewis, [email protected]
www.tabletopetc.com
The French Bee
Brian Bertolucci, [email protected]
www.thefrenchbee.com
Tic-tock Couture Florals
Eddie Zaratsian, [email protected]
www.tictock.com
T-Square Services
Trisha Cheek, [email protected]
www.tsquareservices.com
Tuff Txt
David Fischette, [email protected]
www.gowestevents.com
White Hot Events
Erika Vitaris, [email protected]
www.whitehotevents.com
A Savory Affair
Chef Tim
Acolyte Technologies Corp.
Christy Kim, [email protected]
www.888acolyte.com
Adscope Media
Donal Moore, [email protected]
www.adscopemedia.com
Aggreko
Gary Meador, [email protected]
www.aggreko.com
Airstar America
Lisa Wessels, [email protected]
www.airstar-light.us
Appetizer And Inc.
Liza Fuller, [email protected]
www.appetizersandinc.com
Bright Ideas by Lisa
Lisa Griffin, [email protected]
Candy Rocks
Jody Stachel, [email protected]
www.candyrocksaz.com
Celebrations in Paper
René Showalter, [email protected]
www.celebrationsinpaper.com
Classic Cakes and Confections
Eleanora Levinson, [email protected]
www.classiccakesandconfections.com
Claudia's Custom Jewelry
Claudia Reali, [email protected]
www.designsbyclaudias.com
Dad's Catering Services
Timothy W. Ferman, [email protected]
www.dadscatering.com
Dulce VAS
Vee Ronna Ragone, [email protected]
www.dulcevas.com
Espresso Subito
Lee Goldstein-Holcomb, [email protected]
www.espressosubito.biz
Events of Distinction
Joyce Scardina Becker, CMP, joyce@eventsof
distinction.com
www.eventsofdistinction.com
Exquisite Events
Kelli O'Brien DuBeau, [email protected]
www.exquisiteeventsofnewport.com
Fireworks Productions of Arizona
Kerry Welty, [email protected]
www.fireworksaz.com
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Joni Rhyan, [email protected]
Glam Lounge Artists
Diane Aiello, [email protected]
www.glamlounge.net
God's Garden Treasures
Karin Crawford, [email protected]
www.godsgardentreasures.com
Good Gracious! Events
Pauline Parry, [email protected]
www.goodgraciousevents.com
GreenScreen Entertainment and Novelties
Barb Shapiro, [email protected]
www.greenscreenaz.com
John Orton Events
John Orton, [email protected]
www.johnortonevents.com
Kelly Ashworth Design
Kelly Ashworth, [email protected]
www.kellyashworth.com
La Dolce Pesca
P.J. South, [email protected]
www.ladolcepesca.com
La Fiamma Entertainment
Renee Walker, renee@lafiamma
entertainment.com
www.lafiammaentertainment.com
Let Them Eat Cake
Barbara Gardner, [email protected]
www.letthemeatcakeaz.com
Lip Story
Pamela Fox, [email protected]
www.lipstory.com
Luxecuts
Kate Miller, [email protected]
www.luxecuts.com
Mark Bradley International/The String Angels
Brad Wilson, [email protected]
www.thestringangels.com
Med Tech Wristbands
[email protected]
www.medtechgroup.com
Michael Daigian Design
Michael Daigian, [email protected]
www.michaeldaigian.com
Raise The Cake
Kathy Jo Peterson, [email protected]
www.raisethecake.com
Rendezvous Catering & Events
Ron Pacioni, [email protected]
www.rvcatering.com
Robert's Catering
Robert Richter, [email protected]
www.robertscatering.net
S. Walter Packaging
Nicole Ranieri, [email protected]
www.swalter.com
SCA Events
Stasia Anthony, [email protected]
www.exquisiteeventsofnewport.com
Set the Mood Floral
Dortha Fudurich, [email protected]
www.setthemoodfloral.com
Smithers-Oasis
Kelly Mace, [email protected]
www.smithersoasis.com
Spa Fit AZ
Sara Gullickson, [email protected]
www.spafitaz.com
Stoneblossom Floral and Event Design
Joyce Holland, [email protected]
www.stoneblossom.com
Sub Zero Ice Cream
Adam Tashman, [email protected]
www.subzeroaz.com
Tammie Coe Cakes
Tammie Coe, [email protected]
www.tammiecoecakes.com
The GameTruck
Tawnya Sauer, [email protected]
www.gametruckparty.net
Twirl Boutique
Keri Chantler, [email protected]
www.twirlscottsdale.com
Wendy Joblon Events
Wendy Joblon, [email protected]
www.wendyjoblon.com
World: Life: Music
Rani Gharfeh, [email protected]
JOIN US IN 2012!
The Special Event 2012 hits the beach in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 24-27.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Romano ( [email protected], 203/358-4257); to exhibit, contact Wanda McKnight ( [email protected], 913/981-6143).
