Individual, company or multi-companies who were hired to plan, coordinate, produce and direct an event from concept to completion. Submission must include Timeline, Design Boards or Supporting Materials.

• Best Corporate

• Best Fundraiser/Non-Profit Event

• Best Social Event (Anniversary/Wedding/Birthday)

• Best Outdoor Event (non-wedding)

Entered by an individual or company or multi-companies that was responsible for the preparation, presentation and serving of food or beverage. On or Off Premise.

• Best Catered Indoor Event

• Best Catered Outdoor Event

• Best Unique Food & Beverage Activation (Examples include food truck, interactive food displays, interactive beverage display)

Originator must have planned and produced the entertainment. Directly responsible for all entertainment elements which may include staging, performers, technical support.

• Best Musical Entertainment

• Best Interactive Entertainment

Individual, company or multi-companies who planned or produced the creative service. Styled Shoots are not accepted.

• Best Décor for a Social Event (Non-wedding)

• Best Décor for a Wedding

• Best Décor for a Corporate Event

Originator must have planned, coordinated and produced the services.

• Best Technical Production for Social Event or Wedding (Examples include A/V and lighting)

• Best Technical Production for Corporate Event

• Best Technical Production for Fundraiser/Non-Profit Event

• Best Storytelling through Event Photography  (Submission of full gallery of event photos telling a brand or couple’s story)

• Best Use of Visual Media (Examples include graphics, video, or film)

This event features four or more industry partners who each contributed valuable and significant components to the success of a single event or conference or program.

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiative category recognizes an outstanding event, or series of events that creates cultural inclusion and belonging, through workplace and/or attendee diversity, diversity intelligence & vendor/supplier diversity.

The Sustainability Spark Event is dedicated to environmental consciousness and sustainable practices. It brings together eco-conscious individuals, organizations, and policymakers to discuss pressing environmental issues and innovative solutions. Attendees learn about renewable energy, green initiatives, conservation efforts, and sustainable urban development. This event sparks a sense of responsibility for the planet and inspires attendees to take tangible actions to protect the environment.

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has given their time, dedication, leadership, and knowledge towards the advancement of the special events industries. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a nomination by an industry colleague.

Award recipient must be a member at the time of submission

The Ignite Award can be either a self-nomination or a nomination by an industry colleague.

This award recognizes individuals who have been in ILEA for a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) years who displays impressive talent, and who is likely to have a significant impact on the industry in years to come.