The ABC Member of the Year award honors a member who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, involvement, and leadership within ABC and the wedding industry. This member’s contributions have had a significant impact on the wedding and event planning industry, as well as ABC's growth and success. Nominees for this award must be active ABC members in good standing with at least 6 consecutive years of membership.

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The ABC Emerging Member of the Year award honors a relatively new member who has demonstrated exceptional involvement in the wedding industry through their participation in ABC, local chapter activities, and contributions to the industry and their community. This award recognizes a member whose commitment to their profession and the ABC network and has made a lasting and significant impact in the past year. Nominees must have been an active member of ABC for at least one year but no more than five consecutive years.

The ABC Student Member of the Year award recognizes a student member who has made significant contributions to the ABC organization through their involvement, active participation in both local and national ABC chapters, and positive influence on the industry. This award highlights the nominee's commitment to enhancing ABC's presence in the academic community, paving the way for future students, and fostering a deeper connection between students and professionals in the wedding industry.

The ABC Team Event of the Year award recognizes outstanding achievement in the seamless collaboration and teamwork of multiple wedding and event professionals to plan, coordinate, and execute a major event. This award honors the collective effort that goes into organizing and delivering an exceptional wedding or event experience, where various professionals come together to execute the client’s vision flawlessly.

The ABC Speaker of the Year award honors a professional speaker who consistently engages, motivates, and inspires audiences in the wedding and event planning industry. This award recognizes speakers who bring valuable insights, innovative topics, and a passion for the wedding industry to their engagements.

The ABC Wedding of the Year (Under $50,000) award recognizes exceptional weddings that demonstrate creativity, meticulous planning, and execution on a smaller budget. This category honors planners who deliver unforgettable experiences while maximizing resources and achieving the couple’s vision.

The Wedding of the Year ($50K–$150K) award recognizes mid-tier weddings that achieve a balance of sophistication, design, and thoughtful planning. This category celebrates planners who manage multiple vendors and elements while delivering a memorable and seamless experience.

The Wedding of the Year (Over $150,000) award recognizes luxury weddings with high production value, multiple vendors, and complex logistics. This category honors planners who flawlessly integrate design, coordination, and creativity to deliver an extraordinary wedding experience.

The Micro/Intimate Wedding of the Year award recognizes excellence in small-scale weddings, typically under 50–75 guests. This award celebrates planners who create highly personalized, impactful experiences with attention to detail, design, and guest engagement.

Recognizes the ABC travel advisor who generated the highest total revenue across all travel bookings.

There are 2 Awards - International Producer & US Producer (Room Blocks)

This award is based on traveled bookings from October to October.

All members who book travel or room blocks through ABC will be nominated. The top 5 will be listed.

Recognizes the ABC travel advisor who generated the most revenue from destination weddings.

This award is based on traveled bookings from October to October.

All members who book travel or room blocks through ABC will be nominated. The top 5 will be listed.

Awarded to the agent with the highest total number of travel bookings. Non Revenue Based.

This award is based on traveled bookings from October to October.

All members who book travel or room blocks through ABC will be nominated. The top 5 will be listed.

Recognizes the agent with the most destination wedding bookings completed.

This award is based on traveled bookings from October to October.

All members who book travel or room blocks through ABC will be nominated. The top 5 will be listed.

Awarded for the most group travel bookigns, including weddings, family trips, corporate events, etc.

This award is based on traveled bookings from October to October.

All members who book travel or room blocks through ABC will be nominated. The top 5 will be listed.

Recognizes the agent with the most professional and visually appealing branding, including social media, website, and marketing materials.

Awarded for outstanding engagement and content strategy on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Awarded to the agent who most supports ABC travel benefits, including participation, advocacy, and promotion of programs.

Recognizes a new agent making waves in the industry through bookings, creativity, and engagement with ABC.

The ABC Chapter Community Service of the Year award recognizes chapters for outstanding contributions to charitable or non-profit organizations through events, outreach activities, or fundraising efforts. This award highlights chapters that have made a measurable impact on their community, whether through a single initiative or multiple activities. Awards will be given based on chapter size, acknowledging the unique contributions of both small and large chapters.

The ABC Chapter Fundraising Event of the Year award recognizes a single fundraising event that demonstrates exceptional planning, execution, and engagement by a chapter and its members. This award honors chapters that have successfully raised funds while showcasing leadership, creativity, and teamwork. Awards will be given for each tier of chapter sizes, acknowledging the accomplishments of both small and large chapters.

The ABC Chapter of the Year award recognizes chapters that exemplify outstanding achievement in chapter planning and management, member participation, educational programs, and membership growth and retention. This award highlights chapters that have successfully achieved their goals and objectives in areas including membership, educational offerings, fundraising, community service, special events, communications, and marketing.

The ABC Chapter Program of the Year award recognizes a chapter program that demonstrates superior achievement in planning, production, and execution. This award honors programs with exceptional educational content, thematic design, and presentation that engage members and elevate the ABC experience.