2015 Committee Members
Meet the individuals who make the NICE Awards a fantastic event.
Co-Chair
Lanie Hartman
BBJ Linen
847.933.4635
lhartman@bbjlinen.com
Co-Chair
Sandy Sobczak
M&M The Special Events Company
630.473.7274
ssobczak@mmspecialevents.com
Co-Chair
Katie Knox
The Field Museum
312.665.7605
kknox@fieldmuseum.org
Co-Chair
Nicole Zenner
LK Events
773.391.9997
nicole@lkeventschicago.com
Food & Beverage
Sue Waarich
Food Evolution
312.437.1081
sue@foodevolution.com
Food & Beverage
Miranda Lyn
Events by Miranda Lyn
miranda@eventsbymirandalyn.com
Marketing & Communications
Rebecca Ickes
Rebecca Marie Photography
773.614.7673
rebecca@rebeccamarieart.com
Marketing & Communications
Tim Stolkey
Mike Staff Productions
tim@mikestaff.com
Marketing & Communications
Ryan Campbell
AFR Event Furnishings
ryan.c.campbell
@rentfurniture.com
Marketing & Communications
Shannen Stewart
Quest Drape
P: 615-513-2658
shannen@questdrape.com
Event Coordinator
Erica Buss
Tasty Catering
erica@tastycatering.com
Event Coordinator
Kacie Benjamin
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms
815.629.2220 x10
kbenjamin
@orchardridgefarms.com
Décor
Kathleen Esterquest
Kehoe Designs
312.890.4105
kathleen@kehoedesigns.com
Décor
Whitney Taylor
Drape Kings
312.733.7660
whitney@drapekings.com
Décor
Char Martin
Yanni Design Studio
847.419.9999
char@yannids.com
Décor
Val Braun
Arena Americas
P: 312.800.3053
vbraun@arenaamericas.com
Entertainment
& Production
Greg Werstler
ComedySportz
773.549.8080
greg@comedysportzchicago.com
Entertainment
& Production
Brett Ihde
Magnificent Events
815.230.3770 x706
brett@magevents.com
Entertainment
& Production
Barbara Lee Cohen
PRODUCTIONS USA
773.296.6200
president@productionsusa.com
Entertainment
& Production
Stu Hirsh
Stu Hirsh Orchestra
847.914.0444
stu@stuhirshorchestra.com
Sponsorship
Rebecca Weber
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
312.527.9222 x 104
rweber@leye.com
Awards
Jeff Ware
Catering By Michael's
847.213.5012
jware@cateringbymichaels.com
THE NICE AWARDS
The N.I.C.E. Awards were established to recognize Chicago area members of NACE (National Association for 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.
Monday, April 20th, 2015
Winners will be announced at this year's N.I.C.E.
Awards at the Embassy Suites O’Hare!
2015 Event Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the 2015 N.I.C.E. Awards? Please contact the co-chairs to get involved today at niceawards@gmail.com!
Venue
Website
2014 Winners
Best Corporate Event
Total Event Resources
Best Social Event
Christine Currie Events
Best Wedding
LK Events
Best Non-Profit or Fundraiser Event
Advocate Charitable Foundation
Best NICE Team Event
Catering by Michaels with KEHOE Designs
Best Green Event
Catering by Michael's
Best Fair or Festival
Magnificent Events
Best Catered Event, Off Premise
Catering by Michael's
Best Buffet Presentation
Catering by Michael's
Best Plated Presentation
Catering by Michael's
Best Musical Entertainment
Magnificent Events
Best Interactive Entertainment
The Actors Gymnasium
Best Use of Printed or Digital Collateral
Greenstar Paperie
Best Theme Décor for a Social Event
Christina Currie Events
Best Theme Décor for a Wedding
Oliveaire
Best Use of Tenting
Arena Americas
Best Logistical Achievement for an Event
Catering by Michael's
Best Use of Rental Equipment
Arena Americas
Industry Excellence Award
Nancy Brockway
ISES Rising Star Award
Michelle Castady
NACE Rising Star Award
Whitney Taylor
