ABC Team Event of the Year Award
The ABC Team Event of the Year award recognizes outstanding achievements 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.
Nomination Overview (150 words)
Provide an overview of the event, answering the following questions:
What was the theme of the event?
What were the client’s goals and objectives?
How many people attended the event?
How did the team work together to execute the client’s vision?
How well did the event meet the purpose, theme, goals, and objectives of the client?
What unique and creative elements elevated the event to an award-winning level?
This overview may be used in promotional materials, and ABC reserves the right to modify this description for program use.
Nomination Details (350-500 words)
Please answer the following questions in order, leaving space between responses to maximize clarity and point value:
Describe the venue or event site. Include location, venue description, and any unique challenges faced during the event.
How did each team member contribute to meeting the objectives of the client? Describe the role of each professional involved in the event.
What décor was used? Include floral arrangements, linens, props, balloons, printed materials, and any other elements that contributed to the event design.
How did the menu coordinate with the event theme? Describe the food and beverage offerings, including color, texture, flavor, and presentation. How did they align with the event’s theme and enhance the guest experience?
What unique technical support elements were used? Discuss how special effects, lighting, AV, staging, tenting, or other technical elements supported the event theme.
How did food and beverage, décor, support elements, and entertainment enhance the event? Provide details on how these elements worked together to create a cohesive and memorable event experience.
Supporting Materials for Submission
Please upload the following items to complete your award submission:
The overall event planning timeline and the timeline for the day of the event.
The total budget for the event, including:
Per person cost for the event.
Amount spent with each company involved in the event.
Amount paid to other vendors (rentals, ancillary services, etc.).
The retail value of donated in-kind goods or services.
Upload the event menu.
5-6 high-quality photos from the event, such as food and beverage displays, menu items, floor plans, room shots, décor, print materials, and invitations.
Optionally, submit a video segment (maximum of two minutes) via a link (e.g., Vimeo, YouTube).
Who Should Apply:
Event Planning Teams: Groups of vendors, event coordinators, designers, and service providers who have worked together to plan and execute large-scale events like weddings, corporate events, or charity fundraisers.
Vendors Collaborating on Major Events: This could include teams involved in festivals, expos, conventions, or other large-scale weddings, especially those that require complex coordination and multiple vendors working seamlessly.
Example: A team of event planners, caterers, photographers, and floral designers that collaborated on an elaborate, large-scale charity gala with a unique theme, requiring coordination of numerous logistics and details.
