Table decor at the 2014 ISES Esprit Awards
Thanks to
Tolo Events, the Grand Ballroom at the
Westin Seattle features a muted color scheme marked by pops of yellow floral for the 2014 ISES Esprit Awards. Here, a rectangular table.
Table decor at the 2014 ISES Esprit Awards
Lanterns make a great centerpiece addition.
Rosette linen
A small round table features linen bedecked with ribbon rosettes.
The Company Men take the stage
Adam Sloyer of
Sequence accepts the award for Best Industry Innovation. BC Event Management and Riggit Systems were honored for Best Event Solution, and Dr. Billy Chu won the award for Best Industry Contribution.
Sara Hunt wins for Logistics
Sara Hunt, CSEP, of
Giants Enterprises, accepts the award for Best Event Logistics and Support Services. Peter Cornforth of Medico won for Best Technical Production; Nikki Armesto of Red Velvet Events won for Best Meeting/Conference Program Over $250,000; and Ingrid Nagy, CSEP, won for Best Catering Event.
Lenny Talarico, CSEP, takes the prize
Lenny Talarico, CSEP (center), accepts the award for Best Event with a Legacy on behalf of his team at MGM Resorts Events. Sara Hunt, CSEP, won again for Best Public Event; Adam Sloyer pulled in a second win for Best Entertainment Production Under $25,000; Carolyn Luscombe, CSEP, CMP, of Eclectic Events International won for Best Entertainment Production $25,000 to $75,000; and Nick Robinson of MGM Resorts Events pulled in the award for Best Entertainment Production Over $75,000.
Kristen Prestwood of Sterling by Design won for Best Event Design/Decor Under $25,000, while Ryan Hanson, CSEP, of BeEvents and Genoveva Castaneda of Children's Theatre Co. won for Best Event Design/Decor $25,000 to $75,000. Kristen Mueller of All Occasions Event Rental was the winner for Best Event Design/Decor Over $75,000.
Foulkes salutes Seattle leader Tom Norwalk
Stephanie Leblond wins for photos
Stephanie Leblond accepts the Esprit for Best Event Photography. Robert Ridge of IndyVisual won for Best Event Filmmaking.
Kevin Molesworth of Brass Tacks Events
Kevin Molesworth of Brass Tacks Events accepts for Best Social Event $25,000 to $75,000. "Steampunk Star Awards" won for Best ISES Event Volunteer Collaboration; Twin Cities Bridal Show won for Best Marketing/Design Collateral Under $25,000; Jobe and Associates won for Best Marketing/Design Collateral Over $25,000. Solus Lighting won for Best Event for a Nonprofit Organization Under $75,000; Tara Sweeney of Calgary Stampede won for Best Event for a Nonprofit Organization $75,000 to $150,000; Jennifer Poyer, CSEP, of Catalina Island Conservancy won for Best Event for a Nonprofit Organization Over $150,000. Mary Baird-Wilcock, CSEP, of The Simplifiers won for best Social Event Under $25,000. Plan-it Parties won for Best Social Event Over $75,000.
Bob Carignan accepts trophy
Bob Carignan of Corporate Events Unlimited (at right) accepts the award for Best Corporate Event Under $75,000.
Heather Phillips takes her trophy
Heather M. Phillips, CSEP (center), of AlliedPRA Northern California wins for Best Corporate Event $75,000 to $150,000.
WestJet Airlines won for Best Corporate Event Over $150,000.
Gwen Helbush and Karl Heitz accept award
Gwen Helbush, CWC (second from left) accepts the award for Best Wedding $75,000 to $150,000, with her groom/client Karl Heitz, CSEP, DMCP (second from right).
Merryl Brown Events won for Best Wedding Under $75,000.
Mox's Yvette Audrain accepts her award
Yvette Audrain, CSEP, of
Mox Event Boutique (center) accepts the award for Best Wedding Over $150,000.
'Society' wins
The event "Society" wins for Best ISES Team Effort $75,000 to $150,000.
"Julia's Candy Bar" won for Best ISES Team Effort Under $75,000.
Brandon Olds takes charge
Best ISES Team Effort Over $150,000
"NASPL '13 Annual Conference Sponsor Event" wins for Best ISES Team Effort Over $150,000.