Congratulations to all Minnesota Meetings + Events‘ 2013 Readers’ Choice Best Of Finalists! We’ve listed the finalists in each category in alphabetical order, so don’t get too excited- yet. Winners will appear in the Spring 2013 issue of Minnesota Meetings + Events.
Best Attraction (fairs/festivals, zoo, museum, amusement park, etc.)
– Mall of America
– Minnesota State Fair
– Minnesota Zoo
Best Audio-Visual/Visual Presentation Provider
– AVEX
– AV For You
– MetroConnections
Best Boats/Cruises/Charters
– Al & Alma’s Supper Club and Charter Cruises
– Bayview Charter CruisesQueen of Excelsior
– Paddleford Riverboats
Best Catering Company (On- or Off-Site)
– D’Amico Catering
– Mintahoe Catering
– Morrissey Hospitality Company Culinary Group
Best Up-and-Coming Catering Company (Less than five years in business)
– Common Roots Catering
– Crave Catering
– GASTROTRUCK
Best Convention + Visitors Bureau – Town/Area More Than 25,000 in Population
– Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau
– Meet Minneapolis
– Visit St. Paul
Best Convention + Visitors Bureau – Town/Area Less Than 25,000 in Population
– Breezy Point Chamber of Commerce
– Explore Alexandria
– Visit Brainerd
Best Entertainment (Performer or Talent Agency)
– Bellagala
– G.L. Berg Entertainment
– R-Factor
Best Event Décor
– EventLab
– Festivities
– MetroConnections
Best Florist
– Luna Vinca
– Sadie’s Couture Floral & Events
– Richfield Flowers & Events
Best Golf Venue
– Breezy Point Resort
– Burl Oaks Golf Club
– Grand View Lodge
– Rush Creek Golf Club
Best Historic Venue
– James J. Hill House
– Landmark Center
– Van Dusen Mansion
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space More Than 300 Guest Rooms
– Breezy Point Resort
– Hilton Minneapolis
– Marriott City Center
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space – Less Than 300 Guest Rooms
– Embassy Suites Brooklyn Park
– Graves 601
– St. Paul Hotel
Best Meeting/Event Space (No Hotel)
– McNamara Alumni Center
– Nicollet Island Pavilion
– Van Dusen Mansion
Best Photography/Videography
– Graddy Photography
– Kelly Brown Photography
– Lauren B. Photography
Best Rental Service Provider (tables, linens, tents, etc.)
– Linen Effects
– Midway Party Rental
– Ultimate Events
Best Resort with Meeting/Event Space
– Breezy Point Resort
– Grand View Lodge
– Madden’s on Gull Lake
Best Restaurant/Bar with Private Dining Space
– Chino Latino
– Crave
– Seven Steakhouse
Best Teambuilding Activity/Facilitator/Organizer
– Burl Oaks Golf Club
– LMC Corporate Fishing Events
– MetroConnections
Best Transportation (limo, motorcoach, taxi, shuttle)
– MetroConnections
– Minnesota Coaches
– Renees Royal Valet
Best Venue Outside of Twin Cities Metro Area
– Breezy Point Resort
– Grand View Lodge
– Madden’s on Gull Lake
You’ve read the finalists, now register for the event!
Minnesota Meetings + Events 11th Annual Best Of Awards Party
Thursday, March 21
6-8:30 p.m.
Cost- $10
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave
Mpls, MN
