APRIL 2nd
2013
2013 Committee Members
Meet the individuals who make the NICE Awards a fantastic event.
Co-Chair
Lauren Bettcher
Program Manager
Total Events Resources
P: 847.397.2200
E: lbettcher@total-event.com
Co-Chair
Jill Zugaj
Sales Consultant
Classic Party Rentals
P: 708.485.8598
E: jzugaj@classicpartyrentals.com
Communications
Erica Buss
Office Manager
Magnificent Events, Ltd.
P: 815.230.3770 x702
E: erica@magevents.com
Entertainment
Tuey Connell
President/Music Producer
Carmel Music & Entertainment
P: 847.864.5969
E: tuey@carmelme.com
Entertainment
Greg Werstler
Director of Creative Sales, CFO
ComedySportz
P: 773.549.8080
E: greg@comedysportzchicago.com
Décor
Sandy Sobczak
CERP, Director of Outside Sales
M&M Special Event Rental
P: 630.971.9999
E: ssobczak@mmspecialevents.com
Décor
Kathleen Esterquest
Director of Sales
Kehoe Designs
P: 312.421.0030
E: kathleen@kehoedesigns.com
Décor
Lanie Hartman
Senior Executive Sales Manager
BBJ Linens
P: 847.933.4635
E: lhartman@bbjlinen.com
Décor
Nancy Bartz
Customer Service Supervisor at
Hall's Rental Service, Inc.
P: 847.581.3006
E: nbrockway@hallsrental.com
Sponsorship
Yavis Soto
Director of Catering
The Westin North Shore
P: 847.777.6552
E: yavis.soto@westin.com
Production
Margarita Heinzel, CSEP
VP Special Events
The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc.
P: 630.941.0600 x209
E: mheinzel@meetinghouse.com
THE NICE AWARDS
The NICE Awards were established to recognize Chicago area members of NACE (National Association of Catering and Events) and ISES (International Special Events Society) for their accomplishments within the special events industry. The joint awards ceremony celebrates achievements in the areas of event planning, catering, entertainment, creative and support services.
April 2nd, 2013
Cocktail Reception 6pm-7pm
Awards Program & Dinner 7pm-10pm
2013 Event Sponsors
Please take a moment to visit our sponsors and learn more about their services.
Web Design & Graphics
Publicity &
Communication
Venue
Announcer
Décor Management, Equipment & Décor
Décor Management, Equipment & Decor
Production
Management
Production Management & Entertainment Acts
Production Management & Entertainment Acts
Lighting Production Equipment
A/V & Production
Equipment
Décor Management
Décor Management, Equipment & Decor
Entertainment
Print Sponsor
Décor
Décor
Photography
Production Management
2013 Award Winners
Event Planning
Best Corporate Event Under $25K
Revel Global Events
Best Corporate Event Over $75K
Total Event Resources & Kehoe Designs
Best Social Event Under $25K
Christina Currie Events
Best Social Event Over $75K
Ivan Carlson & Associates
Best Wedding $25K - $75K
Oliveaire Artisan Events & Meetings
Best Fund Raiser / Non-Profit Event Under $25K
The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc
Best Fund Raiser / Non-Profit Event $25-$75K
Silhouettes Events
Best Fund Raiser / Non-Profit Event Over $75K
Revel Global Events
Best Fair / Festival
StarEvents, Inc
Catering
Best Catered Event On Premise over $75K
Chicago Marriott Downtown Mag Mile
Best Catered Event Off Premise Under $25K
Food Evolution Catering & Events
Best Catered Event Off Premise$25-$50K
Catering By Michael's
Best Catered Event Off Premise Over $75K
Catering By Michael's
Best Buffet or Plated Presentation
Catering By Michael's
Most Creative Planned Menu
Catering By Michael's
Entertainment
Best Entertainment Under 5K
Stitely Entertainment
Best Entertainment 5K-15K
Stitely Entertainment
Best Entertainment Over 15K
Total Event Resources
Creative Services
Best Theme Décor Under $20K
M&M The Special Events Company
Best Theme Décor $20-50K
Oliveaire Artisan Events & Meetings
Best Theme Décor Over $50K
Kehoe Designs / Floral Exhibit
Best Responsible Event
Catering By Michael's
Support Services
Best Use of Lighting
Intelligent Lighting Creations
Best Use of Tenting
Karl's Event Services
Best Logistical Achievement for an Event
The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc
Best Use of Rental Equipment
Karl's Event Service
Best Use of Event Photography
DEJA Views Event, Wedding & Celebrity Photography
Individual Awards
NACE Rising Star Award
Jeff Ware, Catering by Michael's
ISES Rising Star Award
Lauren Bettcher, Total Event Resources
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ellen Harte, Tasting Catering
