Congratulations to all Michigan Meetings + Events‘ 2015 Best of Michigan Finalists! We’ve listed the finalists in each category in alphabetical order, so don’t get too excited – yet. Winners will appear in the Summer 2015 issue of Michigan Meetings + Events.
Best Airport Hotel
Detroit Metro Airport MarriottÂ
Hilton Grand Rapids Airport
The Westin Detroit Metro Airport
Best Audio-Visual/Visual Presentation Provider
Bluewater Technologies
KLA Laboratories
PSAV
Best Ballroom
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
The Henry Ford
Best Casino
MGM Grand Detroit
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Turtle Creek Casino
Best Caterer
Catering by Kelly’s
Forte Belanger
Sullivan’s Black Forest Catering
Best College/University Venue
Central Michigan University
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
Best Convention & Visitors Bureau
Detroit Metro CVB
Frankenmuth CVB
Traverse City Tourism
Best Craft Brewery/Brewpub
Bell’s Brewery
Frankenmuth Brewery
Short’s Brewing Company
Best Decor Provider
Art Craft Display
Display Group
Emerald City Designs
Best Entertainment Provider
Black Tie Productions
Mike Staff Productions
Rusch Entertainment
Best Event Planner/Event Planning Company
Emerald City Designs
Events North
Events to Remember
Best Event Rental Company
Art Craft Display
Emerald City Designs
Special Events Rentals
Best Florist
Bellisario Florist
Emerald City Designs
Planterra Interior Landscapes
Best Golf Resort
Crystal Mountain Resort
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Shanty Creek Resorts
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space – More Than 200 Guest Rooms
Crystal Mountain Resort
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Shanty Creek Resorts
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space – Less Than 200 Guest Rooms
Inn at St. John’s
Kellogg Center
Royal Park Hotel
Best Intimate Venue (Under 100 People)
Corner Loft
Kirkbride Hall
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms
Best Meeting/Event Venue in Detroit Metro Area (No Hotel)
Cobo Center
Fox Theatre
The Henry Ford
Best Meeting/Event Venue Outside Detroit (No Hotel)
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
Crystal Gardens Banquet Center
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture
Best Meeting Planning Company
Event Garde
Events North
Special D Events
Best Photographer
Arising Images
Brian Walters
Sarah Brown Photography
Best Restaurant with Private Dining Space
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
Red Ginger
Thistle Pub & Grille                                                Â
Best Service (Meeting/Event Venue)
Crystal Mountain Resort
The Henry Ford
Shanty Creek Resorts
Best Ski Resort
Boyne Mountain Resort
Crystal Mountain Resort
Shanty Creek Resorts
Best Sweets Provider
Kilwins
Sugar High Bakery
Sweetie-licious Bakery Café
Best Transportation
Celtic Shuttle
Dean Transportation
Metro Cars
Best Winery
Black Star Farms
Chateau Chantal
St. Julian
Best New Venue (Opened Between Dec. 1, 2013 – Dec. 1, 2014)
The Inn at Harbor Shores
Kirkbride hall
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms
