AND THE NOMINEES ARE!
The Northwest is well represented among the 2017 ILEA Esprit Award Nominees. The winners will be announced at the Esprit Awards Gala during ILEA Live, Aug. 10-12 in Calgary, but in the meantime, join me in congratulating your regional peers for their nominations in the following categories:
Best Catered Event
Zones
Shelby Sewell
Foodz Catering
ILEA Chapter: Seattle
Best Culinary Innovation
Cowell Culinary Chaos!
Sharon Bonner
Bright Ideas Events
ILEA Chapter: Vancouver
Best Technical Production
Alaska Airlines Rebrand
Niki McKay
Blue Danube Productions
ILEA Chapter: Seattle
Best Event Design/Décor (Under $25,000 USD)
BCCHF’s A Night of Miracles Gala
Gillian Wallis
BC Children’s Hospital
ILEA Chapter: Vancouver
Best Corporate Event (Under $75,000)
Cowell Culinary Chaos!
Sharon Bonner
Bright Ideas Events
ILEA Chapter: Vancouver
Best Corporate Event ($75,000 – $150,000)
Wizard Holiday
Kelli Bielema
Shindig Events
ILEA Chapter: Seattle
Best Event for a Non-Profit Organization (Under $75,000 USD)
Taste of the Valley 2016
Gazala Uradnik
GFS Events
ILEA Chapter: Seattle
Best Event with a Legacy
30th Annual Crystal Ball
Lana Mador
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
ILEA Chapter: Vancouver
