✨ An Evening of Stars, Style & Impact ✨
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2026
Location Coming Soon
Join us for Arizona's Phoenix NACE Annual Gala, Chapter Awards & 4th Annual NACEy Awards, an unforgettable evening where Luxe Galactic Noir meets celebration, connection, and impact. Step into a world of celestial glamour, bold elegance, and cosmic sophistication as we honor excellence across Arizona's hospitality and events industry. This signature fundraising gala supports the future of our chapter while bringing together event professionals, creative partners, and industry leaders for a night that's truly out of this world.
Submit Your Work for Consideration
The Phoenix NACEy Awards celebrate the creativity, execution, and impact of Arizona’s most exceptional hospitality and special event professionals.
This is your moment to showcase the work that defines you.
Whether it’s a groundbreaking design, flawless execution, or an unforgettable guest experience, submit your entry for consideration in the 4th Annual NACEy Awards.
⭐ Submissions Open: July 6th, 2026
Celebrate the individuals, companies, and events raising the bar in Arizona's hospitality industry. Review this year's award categories and submit your nominations before the deadline.
Chapter Awards
Host Venue of the Year
Vendor Sponsor of the Year
Food & Beverage Sponsor of the Year
Speaker Member of the Year
Student Member of the Year
Board Member of the Year
President's Rising Star
Spirit of NACE of the Year
Industry Awards
Best Corporate Event
Best Event Collaboration
Best Event Photography
Best Event Technical Production
Best Event Videography
Best Entertainment Production
Best Culinary Confection
Best Innovative Catered Event
Best Social Event
Best Tablescape
Best Wedding
What are the Phoenix NACEy Awards?
These awards are designed to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts, performance and outstanding contributions of Phoenix NACE members and members of the hospitality and special events industry. Winners will be recognized at our Awards Gala on Sunday, September 20th, 2026.
Who can enter the awards?
Any NACE member in good standing at the time of submission and any future NACE member.
Who are the judges?
To maintain fairness in the judging, the awards are submitted anonymously. They are judged by a NACE Chapter with no affiliations to our Phoenix Chapter. Scores are returned to Phoenix NACE and totaled to determine winners in each award category.
For questions, please reach out to:
Awards - Sandi Campbell
Vendor Sponsorships - Mikayla Todd,CPCE
Gala Committee - Ari Camarena
Fundraising and Donations - Cristina DePoy