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