Winners have already stored their golden statues in trophy cases, fashion experts have released their "I-can’t-believe-she-wore-that" lists, and YouTube has all the Muzak-shortened speeches. But, hey, that’s Hollywood. Right now, right here in Colorado, we’ve got our own awards that recognize the leaders in the state’s meetings and events industry.
Chosen by their peers (those who know the business and know what it takes to stage a fabulous meeting or event), these people, places and suppliers really know how to put on a good show. Congratulations to the winners, the runners-up and everyone who nominated them.
Attraction
THE WINNER IS:
Denver Zoo
Denver
303.376.4800
RUNNERS-UP: Denver Art Museum; Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Hotel or Resort with Meeting/Event Space (Outside Denver Metro)
THE WINNER IS:
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs
800.633.7711
RUNNERS-UP: Devil’s Thumb Ranch; St. Julien Hotel & Spa
Hotel or Resort with Meeting/Event Space (Denver Metro)
THE WINNER IS:
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Denver
303.436.1234
RUNNERS-UP: Four Seasons Hotel Denver; The Curtis, a Doubletree by Hilton
Historic Venue
THE WINNER IS:
The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa
Denver
303.297.3111
RUNNERS-UP: Grant-Humphreys Mansion; Mile High Station
Meeting/Event Venue (No Hotel, outside Denver Metro)
THE WINNER IS:
Spruce Mountain Guest Ranch
Larkspur
719.484.0800
RUNNERS-UP: Sanctuary; Cielo at Castle Pines
Meeting Event/Venue (No Hotel, in Denver Metro)
THE WINNER IS:
Denver Zoo
Denver
303.376.4800
RUNNERS-UP: Mile High Station; Colorado Convention Center
Restaurant/Bar with Meeting/Event Space
THE WINNER IS:
The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar
Denver
303.825.6500
RUNNERS-UP: Mangia Bevi Café; Tamayo
Meeting/Event Planning Company
THE WINNER IS:
Convention Designs
Denver
303.650.8858
RUNNERS-UP: The Arrangers; MorEvents
Audio-Visual/ Visual Presentation Provider
THE WINNER IS:
J&S Audio Visual
Denver
303.792.5588
RUNNERS-UP: Image Audiovisuals; Fastlane Productions
Rental Service (tents, tables, linens, etc.)
THE WINNER IS:
Event Rents
Englewood
303.972.0975
RUNNERS-UP: Butler Rents; Party Time Rental
Teambuilding Organizer/Activity
THE WINNER IS:
Convention Designs
Denver
303.650.8858
RUNNERS-UP: The Arrangers; Fun Productions
Event Décor/Floral
THE WINNER IS:
Design Works
Denver
720.941.7440
RUNNERS-UP: T’DA Design; The Perfect Petal
Entertainment Agency
THE WINNER IS:
Starkey Productions/Starkey Entertainment Denver 303.750.6111
RUNNERS-UP: 5 Star Talent and Entertainment; Talent West
Transportation Service
THE WINNER IS:
Coach America
Denver/Golden
303.421.2780
RUNNERS-UP: Preferred Transportation; Presidential Worldwide Transportation
Destination Management Company (DMC)
THE WINNER IS:
The Arrangers
Denver
303.623.1492
RUNNERS-UP: Convention Designs; RMC
Caterer (Outside Denver Metro)
THE WINNER IS:
Cravings Catering
Colorado Springs
719.635.0200
RUNNERS-UP: Biscuits and Berries; A Spice of Life
Caterer (Denver Metro)
THE WINNER IS:
Epicurean Culinary Group
Centennial
303.770.0877
RUNNERS-UP: Catering by Design; The Food Guy
Photographer/ Videographer
THE WINNER IS:
All Digital Photo & Video
Lafayette
720.214.3950
RUNNERS-UP: Allée Photography; Gaston Photography
Destination Marketing Organization (Town/Area 25,000+ in Population)
THE WINNER IS:
VISIT DENVER
Denver
303.892.1112
RUNNERS-UP: Experience Colorado Springs; Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau
Destination Marketing Organization (Town/Area less than 25,000 in Population)
THE WINNER IS:
GO BRECK
Breckenridge
888.251.2417
RUNNERS-UP: Vail Valley Partnership; Durango Area Tourism