Press

NACE is a trusted resource for news and education regarding the catering and events industry.  Read the latest news releases and press mentions below. To access articles about NACE in the media, please review the list below or click here.

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2021

July 9 – Kate Patay Named NACE Icon Award Winner
June 22 – NSBWEP and NACE Form Strategic Partnership
January 20 – The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) and the Foundation of NACE (FON) Welcome 2021 Boards

 

2020

June 16 – 2020 NACE One Award Nominees Announced
May 21 – The Event Buffet Isn’t Dead, But It’s Going To Be Different
May 17 – The Timothy S.Y.Lam Foundation Grants Additional Scholarships to Catering and Event Professionals pursuing CPCE Certification
May 14 – Industry Pros Predict What Event Catering Will Look Like in the Future
May 6 – When will we be going to concerts and sporting events again? Here’s what experts are saying
April 30 –  NACE Joins Go LIVE Together Coalition to Protect the Live Events Industry
April 2 – Expanded Scholarships from the Timothy S.Y.Lam Foundation Allow Catering and Event Professionals to pursue CPCE Certification
March 28 – Wedding Businesses Pivot as they Adapt to Cancellations
March 28 – Shedding tears, negotiating refunds and Zoom weddings: Getting married in the age of coronavirus
March 4 – Qwick and Buzz Pop Cocktails Join the NACE Partner Program
January 8 – The Foundation of NACE Announces 2020 Board of Officers
January 6 – NACE Announces Three New Partners in 2020
January 1 – NACE Announces 2020 Board of Directors

 

2019

July 23 – NACE One Award Winners Announced
June 28 – NACE Announces Hall of Fame and Partner of the Year Award Recipients
May 1, 2019 – 2019 NACE One Award Nominees Announced
February 25, 2019 – NACE Announces 9 New Certified Professionals in Catering and Events

 

2018

December 23, 2018 – Mini, Green & Clean
December 4, 2018 – Media Planet announces new campaign focusing on the importance of face-to-face meetings
October 15, 2018 – Technology lights up any holiday event
August 16, 2018 – Foundation of NACE announces Zena Phillips, CMP, CPCE, as President
August 13, 2018– Would you try this new catering trend for meetings?
August 7, 2018 – NACE Announces Ed DiAntonio as 2018-2019 President
July 31, 2018 – NACE One Award Winners Announced
July 26, 2018 – Summer Party Planning Tips from Wolfgang Puck Catering
June 14, 2018 – NACE is celebrating its 60th anniversary
June 7, 2018 – NACE Celebrates it’s 60th Anniversary
May 17, 2018 – Associations are feeling the royal wedding fever, too 
May 17, 2018 – How to Build out Seasonal Spring Menus
May 11, 2018 – Zena Phillips, Pacesetter Award Recipient 
May 6, 2018 – Wedding planner blends rituals for celebrations
April 25, 2018 – WIPA, LGBTMPA, and EIC Join the NACE Experience Conference
March 22, 2018 – Industry Trends for 2018 – Racing to stay relevant
January 23, 2018 – Ed DiAntonio helms NACE for 2018-2019 Term

 

2017

January 4, 2017 – Making the Move from Weddings to Events
January 18, 2017 – Get Inspired in the New Year with Stylish Design Trends
February 7, 2017 – Wedding expert shares 2017 wedding trends
March 16, 2017 – Are You Really Friends with Your Venues
August 29, 2017 – NACE Sets Up Clearinghouse to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
August 31, 2017 – Plated Meals, Food Bars, Global Flavors, and Bite-sized Treats— What’s Taking Center Stage at Corporate Events
September 8, 2017 – One “Wicked” Party
September 20, 2017 – Sustainability is within reach for event planners
October 24, 2017 – 50 Best Wedding Wines to Serve at your Pre-Ceremony and Reception
November 16, 2017 – Confessions of a Thanksgiving Caterer

 

2016

May 10, 2016 – NACE Recaps the Highlights of Catersource 2016
Catersource July/August 2016 Issue  – Southern Summer Cool – New Orleans Style
July 18, 2016 – Problems Solved! Be Prepared for the Challenges of Destination Weddings
August 5, 2016 – The National Association for Catering and Events has announced it’s Board of Directors for 2016-2017
August 24, 2016 – A Catering Director’s Advice to Planners?
September 6, 2016 – Six Degrees of Separation With The Talented Peter Cwalino
Catersource September/October 2016 Issue  – Tales of Sustainability and the seas
November 15, 2016 – The Win-Win of a Wine Upgrade
Catersource November/December 2016 Issue  – Event Trends For 2017: Experiental Guest Engagement Top of the List
December 14, 2016 – Rebounding companies revive holiday parties
December 20, 2016 – Puff N Stuff Holiday Recipes

 

2015

November 13, 2015 – Taking On-site Events to the Next Level (Catersource Magazine)
October 22, 2015 – Catering Nightmares – I DO: A Wedding Planner Tells Tales 
October 1, 2015 – Throwing a Succesful Holiday Party (Catersource Magazine)
September 20, 2015 – The Devil is in the Details (Wedding Planner Magazine)
September 16, 2015 – Telling Your Grandparents About Your Same Sex Wedding (Brides Magazine)
September 9, 2015 – NACE Members Win ISES Awards (Press Release)
August 5, 2015 – NACE Brings Sexy Back (Connect Magazine)
April 24, 2015 – 27 Mouthwatering Trends for Summer (Social Tables)

 

Members in the News

April 2, 2018 – This Week in Houston Food Events: Celebrate the Astros Home Opener
September 27, 2017 – Kay Kolbo Thrives in the Charity Spotlight
September 13, 2016 – People on the Move – Jerry Edwards
September 8, 2015 – Pacesetter Award Winner NACE Board Member Kate Patay (Press Release)
July 21, 2014 – Event Planned By Hilton College Students Wins National NACE Award
May 15, 2014 – AFR Furniture Rental Gives Back to Hurricane Sandy Survivors (Exhibitor Magazine)

 

Videos

New 2015 CPCE ‘s / Jackie Huba’s Experience! 2015 Keynote

Colin Cowie’s New Trends & Techniques Design Presentation – Experience! 2015