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