APRIL 7th
2014
At The Hotel Chicago
2014 Committee Members
Meet the individuals who make the NICE Awards a fantastic event.
Co-Chair
Katie Knox
The Field Museum
Special Events Account Manager
P: 312.665.7605
E: kknox@fieldmuseum.org
Co-Chair
Mary Biller
Chicago Botanic Garden
Private Events Sales Manager
P: 847.835.6960
E: mbiller@chicagobotanic.org
Co-Chair
Whitney Taylor
Drape Kings
Business Development Manager
P: 312.459.7738
E: whitney@drapekings.com
Décor
Kathleen Esterquest
Kehoe Designs
Director of Sales
P: 312.421.0030
E: kathleen@kehoedesigns.com
Décor
Margarita Heinzel
The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc.
VP Special Events
P: 630.941.0600 x209
E: mheinzel@meetinghouse.com
Décor
Sandy Sobczak
M&M Special Event Rental
Director of Outside Sales
P: 630.971.9999
E: ssobczak@mmspecialevents.com
Décor
Lanie Hartman
BBJ Linen
Senior Executive Sales Manager
P: 847.933.4635
E: lhartman@bbjlinen.com
Communications
Erica Buss
Tasty Catering
Account Executive
P: 847.593.2000
E: erica@tastycatering.com
Communications
Darren Fox
Idea Marketing Group
President
P: 312.834.7001
E: darren@ideamktg.com
Communications
Amy Current
Levitation Staging
Director of Sales & New Business Development
P: 312.560.1187
E: amy@levitationstaging.com
Communications
Nicole Zenner
LK Events
Wedding/Event Planner
P: --
E: nicole@lkeventschicago.com
Entertainment
Greg Werstler
ComedySportz
Director of Creative Sales, CFO
P: 773.549.8080
E: greg@comedysportzchicago.com
Entertainment
Tim Stolkey
Mike Staff Productions
General Manager
P: 224.300.7707
E: tim@mikestaff.com
Production
Leo Fitzgerald
Sound Investment
Account Executive
P: 312.733.6288
E :lfitzgerald
@soundinvestmentav.com
Entertainment
Dawn Walker
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P: --
E: castleconnection@sbcglobal.net
Entertainment
Shaunta Johnson
Faith It Is Corporate Event Planning
Owner (CEO)
P: --
E: fiieplanning@gmail.com
Production
Brett Ihde
Magnificent Events
Director of Sales
P: 815.230.3770
E: brett@magevents.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 7th, 2014
Winners will be announced at this year's N.I.C.E.
Awards at the Hotel Chicago in downtown Chicago!
2014 Event Sponsors
Please take a moment to visit our sponsors and learn more about their services. Check out the NICE Awards Sponsorship form for details. And, feel free to direct all questions directly to Whitney Taylor, whitney@drapekings.com or 312-459-7738
Web Support
Marketing &
Promotional
Venue
Event Technology & Social Media
Event Photography
Projection Mapping
Performance & Characters
Performance
Music
Emcee
AV
Drape
Linen
Decor
Decor
Decor
Furniture
Furniture
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
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