It’s time to announce the winners of the inaugural Best of New Jersey readers’ choice awards!
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space (More than 200 Guest Rooms)
THE WINNER IS: OCEAN PLACE RESORT & SPA
Runners-up
» Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
» Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Best Resort with Meeting/Event Space
THE WINNER IS: OCEAN PLACE RESORT & SPA
Runners-up
» Crystal Springs Resort
» Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space (Less than 200 Guest Rooms)
THE WINNER IS: LAMBERTVILLE STATION RESTAURANT AND INN
Runners-up
» Hampton Inn Woodbridge
» Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center
Best Boutique Hotel with Meeting/ Event Space
THE WINNER IS: THE BERNARDS INN
Runners-up
» The Olde Mill Inn
» Molly Pitcher Inn
Best Casino
THE WINNER IS: BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA
Runners-up
» Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
» Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino
Best Golf Resort with Event Space
THE WINNER IS: CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT
Runners-up
» Galloping Hill Golf Course
» Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club
Best Brewery with Event Space
THE WINNER IS: HARVEST MOON BREWERY & CAFÉ
Runners-up
» Triumph Brewing Company
» Long Valley Pub and Brewery
Best Historic or Cultural Venue
THE WINNER IS: GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE
Runners-up
» The Brownstone
» Newark Museum
Best Winery with Event Space
THE WINNER IS: ALBA VINEYARD & WINERY
Runners-up
» Laurita Winery
» Unionville Vineyards
Best Restaurant with Private Dining Space
THE WINNER IS: LIBERTY HOUSE
Runners-up
» Stone House at Stirling Ridge
» Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn
Best Meeting/Event Venue (No Hotel)
THE WINNER IS: CRYSTAL PLAZA
Runners-up
» The Boathouse at Mercer Lake
» One Atlantic
Best Event Décor Provider
THE WINNER IS: FLOWERFUL EVENTS
Runners-up
» The Charles Group, Inc.
» Laura Clare Design
Best Florist
THE WINNER IS: FLOWERFUL EVENTS
Runners-up
» Crest Florist
» Highland Flowers & Gifts
Best Meeting/Event Planning Company
THE WINNER IS: THE CHARLES GROUP, INC.
Runners-up
» Landmark Hospitality
» Oh So Fabulous
Best Transportation Provider
THE WINNER IS: WORLDGROUND
Runners-up
» AAA Worldwide Transportation
» AAA Limousine
Best CVB in Town/Area with More than 25,000 Population
THE WINNER IS: MEET AC & CENTRAL JERSEY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (TIE)
Runners-up
» Princeton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
» Meadowlands Liberty Convention & Visitors Bureau
» Visit South Jersey
Best CVB in Town/Area with Less than 25,000 Population
THE WINNER IS: GREATER WILDWOODS TOURISM IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Runners-up
» Visit Spring Lake
» Red Bank Visitors Center
Best Boat Charter Service
THE WINNER IS: SPIRIT OF NEW JERSEY/ ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES
Runners-up
» Smooth Sailing Celebrations
» Atlantic City Cruises
Best A/V Provider
THE WINNER IS: ENCORE EVENT TECHNOLOGIES
Runners-up
» PSAV
» Eclipse Events
Best Entertainment Provider/ Performer
THE WINNER IS: BARRY HERMAN ENTERTAINMENT
Runners-up
» Eclipse Events
» NinetyThree Entertainment
Best Caterer
THE WINNER IS: CRAVE EVENTS GROUP
Runners-up
» Food Company Catering and Special Events
» foodwerx
Best Photographer/Videographer
THE WINNER IS: GENERIC BRAND HUMAN
Runners-up
» Stephanie Wolf Photography
» Andy Foster Photography
Take note of these seven pros who are making their mark in the meetings and events industry.
Jolene Ihle, Founder
IdeationMKT
Lifetime Achievement
“I was 10 years old when I received my Muscular Dystrophy Carnival Kit in the mail. The box was filled with cool ideas and colorful materials to support fundraising efforts. I was completely enthralled with the event planning process. … This experience was my jumpstart into events and I was hooked.”
Here's who has been crowned the winners and runners-up of the Minnesota Meetings + Events Best of 2020 readers' choice awards. Congratulations!
Best Brewery/Cidery/Distillery/Winery with Event Space
Surly Brewing Company
Take note of these seven pros who are making their mark in the meetings and events industry. Colorado Meetings + Events is proud to introduce our 2020 Hall of Fame inductees, who are among the state's most creative, dedicated and passionate individuals. Our editorial advisory board, composed of 15 industry representatives from around the staste, nominated and selected this year's inductees for their commitment and unique contributions. Now in its 13th year, the Hall of Fame has 90 distinguished members.