2027 ABC Trendsetter Awards
Celebrating the Professionals Moving Our Industry Forward
Honoring the wedding professionals, educators, travel advisors, chapters and leaders who raised the bar this year.
About the Awards
One Night to Celebrate Our Industry
The ABC Trendsetter Awards are the Association of Bridal Consultants' annual recognition of excellence in the wedding and event industry. Nominees and winners earn national visibility, industry recognition and lasting marketing value, with finalists featured across ABC platforms and in Wedding Planner Magazine.
In 2027, the Trendsetter Awards Dinner takes place during the inaugural ABC Wedding Immersion at Conrad Orlando.
Mark Your Calendar
2027 Key Dates
Conrad Orlando
Recognition
What Winners Receive
Finalists are announced before the event. Winners are revealed live at the Trendsetter Awards Dinner and must be in attendance to receive their award.
Custom Award
A custom Trendsetter trophy or plaque presented on stage.
Magazine Feature
Recognition in Wedding Planner Magazine.
National Visibility
Promotion across ABC's website and social media channels.
How to Enter
Four Simple Steps
Members may nominate themselves or be nominated by a peer. All entries are submitted online, and there is no entry fee for 2027. Paper entries are not accepted.
Choose Your Category
Review the categories below and open each award's Criteria & Apply page. You may enter more than one category.
Prepare Your Submission
- A 150-word nomination overview
- Up to 10 supporting files (photos, video or documents)
- Testimonials (optional)
Submit Online
Complete the online submission form on the award's page by July 31, 2027. There is no entry fee for 2027.
Celebrate
Finalists are announced September 15 and honored across ABC media and at the Awards Dinner.
Award Categories
Find Your Category
Each award has its own page with full criteria and the submission form.
National & Signature Awards
Honoring ABC members
Heart Award
Honors a long-standing member whose dedication, leadership and service have strengthened ABC and the profession.
Past Winners, Criteria & Nominate →Emerging Member of the Year
Honors a newer member who has shown outstanding involvement and commitment to ABC.
Criteria & Apply →Rising Star Award
Recognizes a student member making significant contributions to ABC and the wedding industry.
Criteria & Apply →Wedding Professional Awards
Planners, designers, florists, speakers & educators
Wedding of the Year – Under $50,000
Exceptional weddings that show creativity, resourcefulness and flawless execution on a modest budget.
Criteria & Apply →Wedding of the Year – $50,000 to $150,000
Mid-tier weddings that achieve an outstanding balance of design, guest experience and execution.
Criteria & Apply →Wedding of the Year – Over $150,000
Luxury weddings with high production value, sophisticated design and seamless coordination.
Criteria & Apply →Micro/Intimate Wedding of the Year
Excellence in small-scale weddings, typically under 50–75 guests.
Criteria & Apply →Team Event of the Year
Outstanding collaboration among multiple wedding professionals working together on one event.
Criteria & Apply →Speaker of the Year
A speaker who consistently engages, motivates and educates wedding industry audiences.
Criteria & Apply →Best Floral Design of the Year
An exceptional floral designer or wedding professional whose floral work stands out for artistry and impact.
Criteria & Apply →Educator of the Year
An educator who has made a lasting impact on the growth and professionalism of wedding industry professionals.
Criteria & Apply →Travel Awards
ABC Travel Success Center advisors
For Top International Producer, Top Domestic Producer, Most Bookings and Top Group Travel Advisor, the qualifying period is October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. All members who book travel or room blocks through ABC are automatically nominated, and the top five in each category are listed as finalists.
Top International Producer
The advisor with the highest revenue from international bookings.
View Criteria →Top Domestic Producer
The advisor with the highest revenue from domestic travel bookings.
View Criteria →Most Bookings Award
The advisor with the highest total number of travel bookings. Not revenue-based.
View Criteria →Top Group Travel Advisor
The most group travel bookings, including weddings, family trips and corporate events.
View Criteria →Best Visual Branding
The most professional and visually appealing branding across website, social media and marketing materials.
Criteria & Apply →Best Social Media Presence
Outstanding engagement and content strategy on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
Criteria & Apply →Agency Champion Award
The advisor who most supports and promotes ABC travel benefits through participation and advocacy.
Criteria & Apply →Advisor Rising Star Award
A new advisor making an impact through bookings, creativity and engagement.
Criteria & Apply →Destination Wedding of the Year
Excellence in planning a wedding held outside the couple's home city, state or country.
Criteria & Apply →Chapter Awards
Recognizing ABC chapters
Chapter Community Service of the Year
Outstanding chapter contributions to the community through service and giving.
Criteria & Apply →Chapter Fundraising Event of the Year
A single chapter fundraising event that stands out for creativity, participation and results.
Criteria & Apply →Chapter of the Year
A chapter that exemplifies outstanding achievement in leadership, engagement and member value.
Criteria & Apply →Chapter Program of the Year
A chapter program that delivers superior education, networking or member experience.
Criteria & Apply →Before You Submit
Eligibility & Rules
Who Can Enter
Planners, designers, florists, venues, photographers, caterers, educators, travel professionals and ABC members, as individuals or teams, who raised the bar over the past year.
How Entries Are Judged
An independent panel of judges from multiple sectors of the event industry evaluates entries on creativity, execution, innovation and overall presentation. ABC's Leadership Team selects nominees and winners, and all decisions are final.
Not Eligible
Events based primarily on donations (such as World of Weddings events) are not eligible, except for chapter events. Events must have been created for a paying client or as part of a salaried in-house role.
Submission Rules
- Entries require written responses, photos and other event documentation.
- Video links may be included, but company names should not appear in videos.
- The same event may be entered in more than one category, but each entry requires its own documents and photos.
- The category must match the work performed. For example, a Wedding of the Year entry requires overseeing the entire wedding, not a single element such as florals.
- ABC may move an entry to a more appropriate category.
- Entries are not returned, and all submitted materials become the property of ABC.
Join the Celebration
Attending the Trendsetter Awards Dinner
The 2027 Trendsetter Awards Dinner is the celebration night of the inaugural ABC Wedding Immersion at Conrad Orlando.
- Wedding Immersion attendees: the Awards Dinner is included with your registration.
- Guests are welcome: Awards Dinner tickets are $225 per person and are non-refundable.
- Theme & attire: the 2027 theme and dress code will be announced soon.
Awards Dinner Ticket
per person
Monday, November 1, 2027
Conrad Orlando
Guests are welcome. Tickets are non-refundable.
Hall of Honorees
Past Winners
Congratulations to every Trendsetter who has raised the bar for our profession. The 2026 winners will be featured here soon.
Submissions Open February 1, 2027
Your Work Deserves the Spotlight
Enter by July 31, 2027, and join us in Orlando to celebrate excellence in our industry.