AWARDS 101. Michele Polci, CPCE, CMP

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1 AWARDS 101 Michele Polci, CPCE, CMP

2 INDUSTRY AWARD POWERHOUSES ISES and NACE lead the way in industry awards Did you know? ISES industry awards entrants must be a current ISES member NACE industry awards are open to both members and non NACE Member 2015 ISES and NACE awards are for events that took place from January 1 st 2014 December 31 st, 2014

3 ESPRIT AWARD CATEGORIES Best Event Solution Best Industry Contribution Best Event with a Legacy Best Industry Innovation Best Photography Best Film Making Best Technical Production Best in Logistics and Support Services Best Marketing/Design Collateral* Best ISES Event Volunteer Collaboration Best Catered Event Best Corporate Event* Best Entertainment Production* Best Design/Décor* Best Event for a Non-Profit* Best ISES Team Effort* Best Public Event Best Wedding* Best Social Event* Best Meeting/Conference Program*

4 BUDGET DEEPER DIVE Best Corporate Event Best Entertainment Production Best Design/Décor Best Event for a Non-Profit Best ISES Team Effort Best Wedding Best Social Event Under $25,000 $75,000-$150,000 Over $150,000 Best Marketing/Design Collateral Under $25,000 & Over $25,000 Best Meeting/Conference Program Under $250,000 & Over $250,000

5 NACE INDUSTRY AWARD CATEGORIES Catered Event of the Year Event Production of the Year Wedding Event of the Year Planner of the Year Table Presentation of the Year Team Event of the Year

6 BREAKDOWN Catered Event of the Year On Premise and Off Premise Under $50,000 $50,000-$100,000 Over $100,000 Event Production of the Year Social and Corporate Under $50,000 $50,000-$100,000 Over $100,000 Wedding Event of the Year Under $50,000 $50,000-$100,000 Over $100,000 Team Event of the Year Under $50,000 $50,000-$100,000 Over $100,000 Table Presentation of the Year Under $200 Over $200

7 WHAT CATEGORY IS BEST FIT What category is right for me? What was the budget Review the criteria What backup do I need or have? How hard will it be to get? Do I have the collateral? How hard will it be to obtain?

8 Goals Objectives Purpose of the event Personal and professional Clients vision of the event EVENT CRITERIA

9 Menus Detailed Food and Beverage Offerings Why chosen Taste, Texture, Design Culinary Skills Complexity of Food and Preparation Service Design Interactive Participation FOOD AND BEVERAGE

10 DÉCOR What was the overall event theme/goal and how did the following impact it? Linens Underlays, Overlays, Napkins, Color and Texture Chairs or Chair coverings Centerpieces Vessels, Flowers or Items used, How many and what type, Candles China, Silver, Glassware Props and how they were relevant Room Décor Entrance, Swaging, Draping

11 PRODUCTION Logistics, Event plan timelines, Day of timelines, Run of show, Production Management and how it effected the outcome Development to pre and post production Venue Selection, Setting, Location, Guests Expected and Actual Unique Challenges and How they were Resolved Risk Management

12 Creativity, Uniqueness, Degree of Difficulty Staging Lighting Rigging Audio Visual Load and Load out How did it support the overall events Support elements involved GETTING TECHNICAL

13 BUDGET What was the budget for the event? What was the cost per person? What did the client spend? What did they spend for your services or with other vendors for ancillary service? ESPIRT Awards will use a budget template that must be included.

14 COLLATERAL What are the types? How many can I use? Are their file size limitations? What file types can I use? Are multipage documents one file? Can I use a collage? Can I use videos to support my submission?

15 MANAGEMENT COLLATERAL POA Floor plans Table Diagrams Timelines Contingency plans Production schedules Insurance Riders Entertainment Riders Event Renderings BEO

16 EVENT COLLATERAL LOOK AND FEEL A picture says 1000 words Food Plated, Buffet, and Stations Beverage/Bars Table Shots Décor Lighting Staging Special Effects Entertainment Marketing Material Print Ads Invitations Mailers Menu Cards Buffet Cards Event Signage Name Tags Inspiration Boards

17 MULTI-MEDIA STORY TELLING Esprit Awards only 5-Minute Video or Power point

18 TIPS AND TRICKS RIGHT IT WRITE Spelling and grammar do make a difference Keep it interesting but do not be afraid to include details Paint a clear picture of the events remember the judges were not there Have someone read the submission that was not there and have them punch holes in it

19 TIPS AND TRICKS ANSWER THE QUESTION Be mindful of the requirements for each section Complete all required sections If you don t have the information get it Don t repeat content present it in another inventive way Use all of your attachment possibilities

20 TIPS AND TRICKS TICK TOCK Awards do take time but they are worth the effort ESPRIT Awards Deadline: May 7 th Extended May 14 th NACE Awards Deadline: Early Bird March 31 st Final April 15 th