BEST AUDIO-VISUAL/VISUAL PRESENTATION PROVIDER
THE WINNER IS: FROST
Chicago | 312.642.7600
Runners-up
» Encore Event Technologies
» Sound Investment
AV BEST CATERING COMPANY (ON- OR OFF-SITE)
THE WINNER IS: Food for Thought
Chicago | 847.786.0899
Runners-up
» Catering by Michaels
» Tasty Catering
BEST EVENT DÉCOR/FLORIST
THE WINNER IS: Kehoe Designs
Chicago | 312.421.0030
Runners-up
» The Flower Firm
» Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts
BEST RENTAL SERVICE PROVIDER
THE WINNER IS: Hall’s Rental
Niles | 847.929.2222
Runners-up
» Classic Party Rentals
» M&M Special Events
BEST TRANSPORTATION
THE WINNER IS: Windy City Limousine
Broadview | 847.916.9300
Runners-up
» A1 Limousine
» Signature Transportation Group
BEST ENTERTAINMENT (PERFORMER OR TALENT AGENCY)
THE WINNER IS: Toast & Jam
Chicago | 773.687.8833
Runners-up
» BeatMix Music
» Fig Media, Inc.
BEST PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY
THE WINNER IS: Fig Media, Inc.
Chicago | 773.466.8800
Runners-up
» Fred Fox Studio (tie)
» Matthew Kaplan Photography (tie)
» Rick Aguilar Studios
BEST TEAM-BUILDING
THE WINNER IS: Corporate Event Interactive, Inc.
Chicago | 312.540.1000
Runners-up
» Topgolf
» Pinstripes
BEST CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU OUTSIDE CHICAGOLAND
THE WINNER IS: Visit Springfield Illinois
Springfield | 217.789.2360
Runners-up
» Bloomington-Normal Area CVB
» Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau
BEST CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU IN CHICAGOLAND
THE WINNER IS: Meet Chicago Northwest
Schaumburg | 847.490.1010
Runners-up
» Chicago’s North Shore CVB
» Rosemont Convention & Tourism Bureau
BEST DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY
THE WINNER IS: Chicago Travel Consultants
Chicago | 773.880.5878
Runners-up
» 360 Destination Group
» ACCESS Destination Services - Chicago
BEST HOTEL WITH MEETING/EVENT SPACE (MORE THAN 350 GUEST ROOMS)
THE WINNER IS: LondonHouse Chicago
Chicago | 312.357.1200
Runners-up
» The Drake Hotel Chicago
» JW Marriott Chicago
BEST HOTEL WITH MEETING/EVENT SPACE (LESS THAN 350 GUEST ROOMS)
THE WINNER IS: The Peninsula Chicago
Chicago | 312.337.2888
Runners-up
» Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
» Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
BEST PRIVATE DINING SPACE IN A RESTAURANT
THE WINNER IS: River Roast Chicago
Chicago | 312.822.0100
Runners-up
» Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
» Little Goat
BEST CONFERENCE OR RESORT VENUE
THE WINNER IS: McCormick Place
Chicago | 312.791.7000
Runners-up
» Eaglewood Resort & Spa
» Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
BEST VENUE OUTSIDE CHICAGOLAND
THE WINNER IS: Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | 800.558.3417
Runners-up
» Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
» BMO Harris Bank Center
BEST NEW VENUE
THE WINNER IS: The Kimpton Gray Hotel
Chicago | 877.771.7031
Runners-up
» The Barn
» Hotel Chicago
BEST RENOVATION
THE WINNER IS: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Chicago | 312.372.7200
Runners-up
» The Peninsula Chicago
» Waldorf Astoria Chicago
BEST COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY VENUE
THE WINNER IS: Gleacher Center at The University of Chicago
Chicago | 312.464.8787
Runners-up
» The Theatre School at DePaul University
» UIC Forum
BEST HISTORIC OR CULTURAL VENUE
THE WINNER IS: Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago | 312.443.3600
Runners-up
» Adler Planetarium
» The Field Museum
BEST HOLIDAY PARTY VENUE
THE WINNER IS: Navy Pier
Chicago | 312.595.7437
Runners-up
» Carnivale
» The Drake Hotel Chicago
BEST NIGHTLIFE EVENT SPACE
THE WINNER IS: Untitled Supper Club
Chicago | 312.880.1511
Runners-up
» Revel Fulton Market
» The Underground
BEST OUTDOOR OR ROOFTOP VENUE
THE WINNER IS: Cindy’s Rooftop Bar
Chicago | 312.792.3502
Runners-up
» Lincoln Park Zoo
» Ravinia
BEST SPORTS VENUE
THE WINNER IS: Soldier Field
Chicago | 312.235.7000
Runners-up
» United Center
» Wrigley Field