Best of Awards

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It’s not just the places and providers that make our industry great, but also the people. Here are the seven great minds we proudly celebrate as selected by the Illinois Meetings + Events Editorial Advisory Board.

Every year, we ask you—our faithful readers—to tell us the best of the best in the Illinois meetings and events world. Your votes always result in a diverse crop of winners, from F&B to event décor to A/V and more, and this year is no exception. 

Our winners are located all over the state, from Schiller Park and Chicago to Galena and Northbrook. Some have recently opened while others are passing decades in the business. A team of five work at one company, while another has thousands of employees.  

THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS 

Best Convention & Visitors Bureau Outside Chicagoland

THE WINNER IS: Greater Galena Marketing Inc.
Galena | 815.776.9200

Runners-up:
» Bloomington-Normal Area CVB
» Rockford Area CVB

Best Convention & Visitors Bureau

Shining a Spotlight on the Best of the Best

Congratulations to the finalists for Illinois Meetings + Events Best of 2018 readers' choice awards. We look forward to celebrating with each of you at the awards celebration on Thursday, May 10 at the Builders BLDG, where the winners and 2018 Hall of Fame inductees will be announced.

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From rooftops and stadiums to DJs and limos, here are your favorite providers of the year.

It’s not just the places and providers that make our industry great, but also the people. Here are the seven great minds we proudly celebrate. 

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