Here’s the audio from Cindy’s talk she shared with the Detroit Chapter courtesy of Epic Motion. Feel free to download it to your iPod or listen to it online.
Cindy Novotny {Motivational Speaker} Presentation for Detroit NACE
2008 Detroit NACE Awards “Bring On The Bling” A Smashing Success!
When the Detroit NACE crew rolled up on the Troy Marriott’s Mediterranean Room on October 14th to honor outstanding professional accomplishments for 2008, they were bringing the bling: What seemed to be a coterie of pimps, players, hustlers, starlets and nouveau riche was actually a collection of the most dynamic event creative professionals in Metropolitan Detroit.
Attendees were met by Officer Christopher Neumann of The Bling Police who was issuing Citations for Lack of Bling or Citations for Too Much Bling. The Human Red Carpet, comprised of Janet Engelhardt and others from the Royal Park Hotel and Chair Covers & Linens, provided the perfect entry point for an extraordinary event.
Ceremonies were kicked off with a performance by energetic members of the Troy Dance & BodyWorks dance troupe.
This year’s awards committee was co-chaired by Todd Lloyd of Chair Covers & Linens and Sue Keels of the Royal Park Hotel. The 2008 Nominations Chair was Joan Kacir, a former chapter President.
By all accounts, their leadership was a resounding success. Consider the following accomplishments:
· “Bring On The Bling” was the largest NACE Awards Dinner in the history of the chapter.
· The event was sold out at 160 attendees, nearly doubling the number of Detroit NACE members in good standing of 86 people.
· There were more nominations this year than ever before.
· This was the inaugural year for The Lifetime Achievement Award.
And here are this year’s big winners:
Best Catered Event, 2008: Toni LeGrande, CMP, The Townsend Hotel
Best Wedding Event, 2008: Floreen Halpern, Amaryllis Catering
Best Theme Event, 2008: Toni LeGrande, CMP, The Townsend Hotel
Best Table Design, 2008: Jennifer Charles, Something Fabulous
Best Event–Technical Support, 2008: Ryan Koral, Epic Motion
Best Industry Event, 2008: Sue Keels, Royal Park Hotel
Best Team Event, 2008:
Mark Ephraim, MPE Event Productions
Todd Lloyd, Chair Covers & Linens
John Lamb, Display Group
Tom Gaunt, Mayesh Wholesale Florist
Caterer of the Year, 2008: Sue Keels, Royal Park Hotel
Member of the Year, 2008: Kurt Colone, Mike Staff Productions
Michael Havens Award, 2008: Todd Lloyd, Chair Covers & Linens
Lifetime Achievement Award, 2008: Liz Bakunovich, Morton’s The Steakhouse
Special thanks to this year’s Detroit NACE Awards sponsors:
Blumz…by JRDesigns – Bouquets of Flowers
Chair Covers & Linens – Bling Chargers, LED Lighting, Linen for High-Tops
Christopher & Company – Floral Centerpieces
Colonial Rental – Bling Chandelier Centerpieces
Crystal Gardens Banquet Center & Town Host Catering – Coffee Station
The Display Group – Paparazzi Props
Edward’s Wedding Photography – Photography
Epic Motion – Program Creation
Fabulous Events – Chair Covers, Napkins and Table Linens
Federal Express – Shipping
GRAYMATTERS – Email Blast and Marketing
IceCaterers – Martini Luge and Ice Ball
The Lighting Guy – Lighting
Mike Staff Productions – DJ/Emcee Service and Audio
MPE Event Productions – Red Carpet
Royal Park Hotel – Bling Favors
Something Fabulous – Program
Showtime Events – Illuminated Bar and Table
Shutterbooth – Photo Booth and Program Creation
Troy Dance and BodyWorks – Dancing with The Stars
Troy Marriott – Venue and AV Services
Zingerman’s – Bling Cake
Here are the Shutterbooth photos - check them out!
Also, please take a moment to enjoy the pictures, courtesy of Edward’s Wedding Photography.
Here’s a link to ALL of the pictures courtesy of Edwards Wedding Photography.
Here are the pictures from the picnic.. thank you, Joan!
Thank you to all of the amazing contributors to this year’s Table Top WOW! If you missed this year’s spectacular event, no worries…we are here to fill you in. There were 11 magnificent presentations that were all breath taking and jaw dropping. This years competitors were phenomenal and had amazing spins on the year’s trends. This year’s competitors and non-competitors were:
Joseph Martinez with Christopher and Company
Betsy Korvessis with Chair Covers and Linens
Angela Butorac from The Display Group
Bill Hamilton with Fabulous Events
Robin Bosma from Crystal Balloon
Dottie Ottman with Dottie Ottman Weddings and Events
Colleen Serra from Fleur De Lis
Todd Hardiek with Colonial Event Rental
Todd Lloyd from Chair Covers and Linens
Linda Savage with the Toldeo Country Club
Jerome Raska with Blumz…by JR Designs
The competition criteria was based on a 10×10 imaginary square, the table had to seat 8-10 people, it had to be functional and it had to have a theme in the event industry. Please preview the pictures to see the amazing “event geniuses” we have in our organization. A job well done to everyone who competed and who did not compete. A few special thank you comments for the staff of the Roostertail and to the sizzling NACE Board who made this all happen.
Thank you everyone for making TABLE TOP WOW 2008 an absolute SUCCESS!
The Winners are:
Judges’ Choice Award - Jerome Raska, Blumz by JR
Peoples Choice Award - Todd Hardiek, Colonial Event & Party Rental
Fundraiser Favorite - Todd Lloyd, Chair Covers & Linen
Photos courtesy of Sam Sarkis Photography. Thanks, Sam!
DJ Hurula, president of ONE Brand Studio, shared thoughts on branding at the March 2008 NACE chapter meeting. He based his presentation on a white board overview of “The Brand Gap” by Marty Neumeier.
Neumeier’s books, “The Brand Gap” and “ZAG, ” are must-read resources for planning brand development. The books are published by New Riders and a PDF white paper of “The Brand Gap” presentation is available for free download from this link:
http://www.peachpit.com/content/images/0321348109/goodies/The_Brand_Gap.pdf
You can listen to the talk he gave by clicking here.
Enjoy the pictures that were taken by Arising Images.
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Click here to listen to Debi share at our February meeting.
Thanks for coming and sharing all of your insight, Debi!!!
Mike from MG Photography took pictures for the evening. Thanks, Mike!
