Hello readers,
It’s that time of year again when we come together to celebrate the best of the best in the local meetings and events industry. We’re talking about the 10th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards presented by Illinois Meetings + Events magazine where you pick and choose the nominees and winners. We want to hear from you about your favorite suppliers, vendors, venues and more from 2014—polls are now open!
Your voice matters, and in an effort to highlight and award the leaders in our industry, we need to hear from you! Click here and fill out the official online ballot with your picks—but hurry as voting closes at 5:00 p.m. on January 10, 2015.
After that date in January, all completed ballots will be hand-counted and finalists will be announced on our website. Then stay tuned for the return of our annual Best Of Awards party in early May 2015 where we’ll announce the winners, and our Hall of Fame inductees, and fete their accomplishments. All winners will also be featured in the summer issue of the magazine.
Before you get started, let’s refresh the rules once more: Only one ballot per e-mail address will be accepted and we ask you to vote for one business/corporation/venue/supplier in each category. Likewise, to be considered complete, ballots must include at least seven completed categories. And remember, all ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on Jan. 10.
All winners are chosen by you, our trusted readers (and not by editorial staff), so make sure to cast your vote by filling out an online ballot. Also, pass on the news to your colleagues and co-workers as well your clients, planners and members so they can have their voice heard in this exciting process, too. Even more exciting is the fact that we’ve switched around and added categories this year to get even more winners in the mix.
If you want your company recognized, consider developing a dedicated e-mail blast and be sure to get in touch if you’d like the official branded logo for your purposes. Also, add the link to your signature and/or social media pages. Exposure is key as is word-of-mouth in driving more people, and more votes, to the ballot.
Good luck to you all—and I look forward to toasting you as one of our Best of’s for 2014.
Happy Planning!
Selena Fragassi
Editor
