The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 NACE One Awards, celebrated during the Experience Conference held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. This year’s awards recognize exceptional talent and contributions in the catering and events industry across various categories for events in 2023.
The NACE One Awards recognize excellence in the catering and events profession. Winners create impactful events or make significant contributions worthy of recognition. Judged by their peers, these awards celebrate those who have made a direct impact on the catering and events industry or delivered unique experiences for clients. The awards also highlight the creative and important contributions of NACE chapters to their local communities.
Industry Awards
Catered Event of the Year
Less than $75,000
Greater than $75,000
Event Design and Décor of the Year
Event Entertainment of the Year
Event Photography of the Year
Event Production of the Year
Event Rental Collaborator of the Year
Speaker of the Year
Team Event of the Year
Wedding of the Year
Less than $75,000
Greater than $75,000
Chapter Awards
Chapter Education Program of the Year
Up to 30 members
- South Florida - Putting on The Ritz for Wedding Wonders & Wows With Colin Cowie
31-64 members
- Greater Chicago - NACE Chicago Pups N/ Portraits: Welcome to "Doggywood"
65+ Members
- Houston - Are You Smarter Than a Hospitality Student
Chapter Fundraising Event of the Year
Up to 30 members
- Tacoma Puget Sound - The Labyrinth Ball
31-64 members
- Greater Chicago - Prohibition Era - 100 Years Later
65+ Members
- Charlotte - Let's Take Flight, Annual Fundraiser
Chapter Program of the Year
31-64 members
- Alamo - Taste of NACE 2023
65+ Members
- Houston - NACE Houston TrendsFest
Member Awards
Member of the Year
Student Member of the Year
Emerging Member of the Year
Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to all who continuously strive to make the NACE One Awards a pinnacle recognition in the catering and events industry.
About the National Association for Catering and Events
The National Association for Catering and Events represents caterers, event planners, and event professionals. Our members are a passionate and vibrant community of innovators, organizers, and creators who look to us for resources and networks that help them thrive. Our services include education and certification programs, conferences and events, awards, career services, and programs that support our vital chapter network. Learn more at www.nace.net.
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