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Colorado Meetings + Events magazine announces winners of the Best Of the Industry, hall of fame inductees and lifetime achievement honoree.
Denver, Colorado, March 26— The best of the meetings and events industry was on display this evening as planners and suppliers celebrated the industry’s finest at the Colorado Meetings & Events Best of Awards event at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
The awards honor the dedication and creativity of event professionals who have earned the respect and admiration of their clients and peers. The best of award winners below were selected through a reader poll online.
Best Attraction – Red Rocks
Best A/V – J&S Audio Visual
Best Caterer – Epicurean Culinary Group
Best Destination Management –Convention Designs
Best Destination Marketing – Denver Metro CVB
Best Entertainment – Starkey Productions & Pro Entertainment
Best Décor/Florist – The Perfect Petal
Best Golf Resort – Arrowhead Golf Club
Best Accommodation with Meeting Space – Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center
Best Venue, No Accommodation — Colorado Convention Center
Best Photography/Videography – WonderWorks Studios
Best Rental Service – Event Rents
Best Ski Resort – Vail Mountain
Best Teambuilding – Fun Productions Inc.
Best Transportation – Preferred Transportation
Best Unique Venue – Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Best Outdoor Venue – Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater
Best Promotional Products – Artistic Promotions
New this year; Colorado Meetings + Events magazine recognized their first ever hall of fame winners and lifetime achievement honoree. The following hall of fame inductees were chosen by the editorial advisory board of Colorado Meetings + Events magazine:
Best Special Events Planner – Betsey Wiersma CSEP, Owner Wiersma Experience Marketing
Best Up-and-Coming Special Events Planner – Kylie Inglee, Senior Account Executive Convention Designs LLC
Best Meeting Professional – Kristin House, Regional Vice President Conference Direct Denver
Best Up-and-Coming Meeting Professional – Tamie Bulow, Conventions & Tours Manager American Birding Association
Best Suppler – Barbara Bowman, Director of Sales Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau
Best Up-and-Coming Supplier – Anna Marie Martinez, Special Events Manager INVESCO Field at Mile High
The lifetime achievement award honors a person who has worked in the meetings and events industry for 20 or more years. The honoree has extensive knowledge of the industry and has made considerable contributions within the state (or region) as a meeting, event or supply professional. Colorado Meetings + Events magazine is proud to announce Larry DiPasquale, Owner Epicurean Culinary Group as this year’s honoree.
About Colorado Meetings + Events magazine Colorado Meetings + Events is the premier regional trade publication, serving members of the state’s meetings and events industry. The idea-driven magazine focuses on the issues facing today’s meeting professional, and looks to address all aspects of the industry through in-depth feature stories, insightful departments and helpful news and updates on tips and trends important to our readers. The Best Of event promotes and recognizes excellence within the field.
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