AFR Furniture Rental Receives 2025 NACE Partner of the Year Award
The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) proudly announces AFR Furniture Rental as the recipient of the 2025 NACE Partner of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding partnership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the catering and events industry.
AFR Furniture Rental rejoined NACE as a National Strategic Partner in 2024 and quickly reestablished itself as a highly engaged and impactful collaborator. Building on that momentum, AFR expanded its partnership in 2025, deepening its engagement and active involvement at both the national and chapter levels.
Throughout 2025, AFR demonstrated exceptional partnership by contributing to several key NACE initiatives and events. The company provided furniture for the NACE booth at Catersource + The Special Event, enhancing the organization’s presence at one of the industry’s premier gatherings.
At NACE Experience Conference, AFR partnered with NACE to design and furnish a wellness lounge, creating a welcoming space for attendees to relax and connect. The thoughtfully designed environment provided comfort and inclusivity, enhancing the overall conference experience. AFR also supported sustainability efforts by providing reusable water bottles, encouraging hydration while helping reduce waste.
“AFR Furniture Rental exemplifies what it means to be a true partner to NACE,” said Jill Vidal-Raines, CPCE, President of NACE. “Their commitment to collaboration, innovation, and supporting our members has made a meaningful impact across our events and initiatives. AFR consistently shows up as a thoughtful and solutions-oriented partner, helping us elevate the experience for our community.”
In addition to these contributions, AFR has demonstrated a consistent, proactive approach in supporting NACE and its chapters, with a strong willingness to step in and support.
The award will be presented at the 2026 NACE Experience Conference on August 4, 2026.
For more information, please visit www.nace.net.