NACE One Award Winners Announced
The NACE One Awards recognize excellence in our profession of catering and events. These award winners create one-of-a-kind, impactful events, or have personally made contributions that are worthy of recognition. All nominees were judged by their peers for making an impact on our industry directly or having executed unique experiences for their clients. The NACE One Awards also recognize the creative and important contributions that NACE chapters make to their local communities. Congratulations to our winners!
Industry Awards
Catered Event of the Year
Jennifer Jenkins, CPCE, Sugar Creek Country Club - Cheers to 50 Years Gala
Event Design and Decor of the Year
Hello! Destination Management - Celestial Celebration
Event Rental Collaborator of the Year
Curated Events - Jess and Laura's Chapel Hill Wedding
Event Entertainment of the Year
Jodi Harris, Sight & Sound Events - 247th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Event Photography of the Year
Jodi Harris, Sight & Sound Events - Stevie Awards Women In Business
Event Production of the Year
Jennifer Jenkins, CPCE, Sugar Creek Country Club - Cheers to 50 Years Gala
Speaker of the Year
Wedding of the Year Less than $75,000
Jennifer Jenkins, CPCE Sugar Creek Country Club - Travel Companions Forever
Wedding of the Year Greater than $75,000
COJ Events - All the Elements of Love
Team Event of the Year
Caesars Entertainment 2022 SKO
Member and Honorary Awards
Student Member of the Year
Ariana Silva
Emerging Member of the Year
Alyssa Ruth, CPCE
Member of the Year
Julie Brown Pflueger, CPCE
George Zell Spirit of NACE
Jodi Harris
Hall of Fame
Lisa Hopkins Barry, CPCE
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Kevin Dana
Chapter Awards
Chapter Community Service of the Year (40+ Members)
Chapter Education Program of the Year (Up to 39 Members)
Chapter Education Program of the Year (40+ Members)
Chapter Fundraising Event of the Year (Up to 39 Members)
Chapter Fundraising Event of the Year (40+ Members)
Chapter Program of the Year (Up to 39 Members)
Chapter Program of the Year (40+ Members)
Chapter Diversity and Inclusion of the Year
Chapter of the Year (Up to 39 Members)
Chapter of the Year (40+ Members)
For more information on our awards program, visit nace.net/nace-one-awards.
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About National Association for Catering and Events
The National Association for Catering and Events represents caterers, event planners and event professionals. Our members are a passionate and vibrant community of innovators, organizers, and creators who look to us for resources and networks that help them thrive. Our services include education and certification programs, conferences and events, awards, career services, and programs that support our vital chapter network. Learn more at www.nace.net.
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