Congratulations to all Minnesota Meetings + Events‘ 2014 Best of Minnesota 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 2015 issue of Minnesota Meetings + Events.
Best Attraction (fairs/festivals, zoo, museum, amusement park, etc.)
Como Park Zoo
Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota Zoo
Best Audio-Visual/Visual Presentation Provider
AVEX
AV for You
PSAV
Best Boats/Cruises/Charters
Al and Alma’s Charter Cruises
Destiny Cruises – Gull Lake
Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen
Best Catering Company (On- or Off-Site)
CRAVE Catering
D’Amico Catering
Mintahoe Catering and Events
Best Convention + Visitors Bureau – Town/Area More Than 25,000 in Population
Bloomington CVB
Meet Minneapolis
Visit Saint Paul
Best Convention + Visitors Bureau – Town/Area Less Than 25,000 in Population
Visit Brainerd
Nisswa Chamber of Commerce
Visit Stillwater
Best Entertainment (Performer or Talent Agency)
A Touch of Magic
G.L. Berg Entertainment
Nationally Speaking
Best Event
Minnesota State Fair
MPI WEC 2014
Nationally Speaking Speakers Showcase
Best Event Décor
Event Lab
Festivities
metroConnections
Best Florist
Bachman’s
Luna Vinca
Sadies Couture Floral & Event Styling
Best Golf Venue
Breezy Point Resort
Grand View Lodge
Madden’s on Gull Lake
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space – More Than 300 Guest Rooms
Hilton Minneapolis
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Radisson Blu – Mall of America
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space – Less Than 300 Guest Rooms
Loews Hotel Minneapolis
Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center
The Saint Paul Hotel
Best Meeting/Event Space (No Hotel)
Aria
Muse Event Center
Orchestra Hall
Best Photography/Videography
Coppersmith Photography
Graddy Photography
Lauren B Photography
Best Rental Service Provider (tables, linens, tents, etc.)
Apres Party Rental
Festivities
Linen Effects
Best Resort with Meeting/Event Space
Breezy Point Resort
Grand View Lodge
Madden’s on Gull Lake
Best Restaurant/Bar with Private Dining Space
The Bachelor Farmer
CRAVE West End
Pazzaluna Urban Italian
Seven
Best Social Media Presence (CVB, Venue or Company)
Grand View Lodge
Madden’s on Gull Lake
Meet Minneapolis
Best Team-building Activity/Facilitator/Organizer
Chris Heeter of The Wild Institute
Ice Fishing with Jasper Guide Services
metroConnections
Best Transportation (limo, motorcoach, taxi, shuttle)
Premier Transportation
Renee’s Royal Valet
Total Luxury Limousine
Best Venue Outside of Twin Cities Metro Area
Breezy Point Resort
Grand View Lodge
Madden’s on Gull Lake
