NACE One Awards

NACE ONE Awards 2025 Nominations Coming Soon

From stunning designs to seamless event production, from culinary brilliance to game-changing chapter programming — the NACE ONE Awards recognize the most creative, innovative, and impactful work in catering and events. 

This is your chance to be celebrated on a national stage at the NACE Experience Conference and become part of an elite group of award-winning catering and event professionals. 

What Makes the NACE ONE Awards Special? 

  • Recognition from the leading association for catering and events 

  • Prestigious national exposure — winning work showcased at Experience 2025 

  • Validation and career credibility — use your win to elevate your brand or business 

  • Networking and celebration with the best of the best in the industry

Categories for Everyone

With categories for individuals, teams, businesses, and NACE chapters, there’s a perfect fit for every kind of catering and event professional. 

*Nomination Submissions for 2025 Are CLOSED*

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Important Dates

  • Submissions Open: March 2025 

  • Submissions Deadline: May 14, 2025

  • Honorees Announced: May 2025 

  • Nominees Announced: June 2025 

  • Awards & Celebration:  July 29th, 2025 

Ready to Shine?

Whether you’re a rising star or a seasoned pro, your work deserves the spotlight. Submit your best work — and let’s see if YOU are the ONE.

Nomination submissions for the 2025 NACE ONE Awards are now closed.

Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming awards program at the 2025 NACE Experience Conference for Catering and Events in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Submissions for the 2026 NACE ONE Awards–recognizing events and achievements for events in 2025–will open in Spring 2026.

2025 NACE ONE Awards Photo Winners

 

Thank you to all Awards Nominees and Recipients. Click here to view the NACE One Awards History of Winners.