25th Allie Awards: The Event Industry’s Best
The 25th-annual Allie Awards, the Oscars for the event design, planning and production industry in the Atlanta area, were handed out April 19 at the Foundry at Puritan Mill.
Special Awards
- Bob Blaesing, CSEP Lifetime Achievement Award: Dan Nolan
- Dale Riggins Humanitarian Award: Sharon Hochdorf
- Tim Lundy, CSEP Shining Star Award: Julie Ann Neill
- Best Team Effort: Added Touch Catering, KB Events, Celebration Concierge, Event Savvy, and Active Lighting and Design
Planning Discipline
- Best Event, Corporate Association Over $20K: Mint DMC, Gulfstream Suppliers and Operators Conference
- Best Event, Corporate Association Under $20K: Allied PRA, Be the Highlight of the Show
- Best Social Event Over $20K: Your Event Solution, Raise the Torch
- Best Social Event Under $20K: Plateau Event Productions, Fundraiser and Fun … Blue-tiful!
- Best Public Fair or Festival: Destination South Meetings & Events, Mad Scientists Hit Downtown Atlanta
- Logistical Achievement in Planning: Your Event Solution, Raise the Torch
Design Discipline
- Best Floral Design: Legendary Events, Coming Up Roses
- Best Non Floral Design: Let’s Celebrate, Mitchell’s Hunger Games
- Best Themed Event Décor: Your Event Solution, Raise the Torch
- Best Tabletop Design: Bold American Events, Snowy Winter in the Woods
Cuisine Discipline
- Best On-Premise Catering: Bold American Events, Google Holiday Party
- Best Off-Premise Catering: Added Touch Catering, Construction-Themed Bar Mitzvah
- Best Menu Presentation: Hyatt Regency Atlanta, VIP Chef’s Table
- Best Menu Design: A Divine Event, a la cARTE: An Exclusive Showing
Entertainment Discipline
- Best Entertainment under $20K: L.E.D. (Luminocity Entertainment Division), E007 Skyball
- Best Themed Entertainment: L.E.D., E007 Skyball
- Most Unique Entertainment: PlayWorks Group, Givelympics
Technical Production Discipline
- Best AV Design: MAGNUM, Raise the Torch
- Best Lighting Design: PPi, Atlantic City International Training Event
- Best Use of Rental Equipment: Cherokee Town Club, Southern City Chic
- Best Tent Installation: Classic Tents & Events, Road Atlanta 2014
- Logistical Achievement in Technical Production: MAGNUM, Six City Rally
Enhancements Discipline
- Best Use of Media Technology: Event Curious, Creativity Lives Here!
- Best Print Piece: ECRU Stationery & Design, NYE With T&C
- Best Event Innovation: Your Event Solution, Illuminated Graphic Towers
- Best Event Photography: Julie Anne Photography, Lapp Cup
Wedding Planning & Design Discipline
- Best Wedding Over $20K: TOAST Events, London Calling
- Best Wedding Under $20K: Distinctive Design Events, Vintage Wedding
- Best Wedding Floral Design: A Divine Event, First Love
- Best Wedding Photography: Renee Brock Photojournalist, One Enchanted Day
- Best Cake Presentation: Cherokee Town & Country Clubs, Duck, Duck, Turkey
- Most Creative Wedding Venue: A Divine Event, First Love
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