Past Winners
2025 Award Winners
Best Event - $100,000 or less
Hello! Florida (Central) Destination Management
Elevate
Best Event - $100,001 - $250,000
COTC Events, a Hosts Global Member
Partying with the Left Brain and Right Brain
Best Event - $250,001 - $500,000
The Destination Manager
Under the Big Top
Best Event - $500,001 - $1,000,000 USD
Australia Conferences & Incentives, a DMC Network Partner
Global Board Offsite Sydney 2023
Best Event - Over $1,000,000 USD
Imprint Events Florida, a DMC Network Company
Ultimate Spend Synergy, Grand Scale Excellence
Best Community Event
BBC Events, a Global DMC Partner
Parade of Patriots
Best Décor/Design
Spaintacular, a Hosts Global Membery
Cisco Sales Champions Winners Circle EMEA 2023 Incentive Program - Surfing Safari
Best DEIA Initiative
Destination Philly AC, a DMC Network Company
A Marketplace of Stories, to Celebrate DEIA in our Destination!
Best Destination Marketing
Island Destination Services, a DMC Network Affiliate
IRF Invitational - Island Essence: A Bahamian Welcome Experience
Best Entertainment Production
360 Destination Group - Irvine, CA
Retro Rhapsody: A Night in Lights
Best Group Activity
Interactive DMC Puerto Rico
El Yunque Scavenger Hunt
Best Incentive Program
Terramar Panama, a DMC Network Company
Pinnacle Club: Elevating Excellence in Panama
Best Logistics
Imprint Events Colorado, a DMC Network Company
FOCUS on the Details
Best Overall Program
Terramar Panama, a DMC Network Company
Once-in-a-Life-Experience: Welcome to Panama
Best Six Week Challenge Event
Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company
Race Against Time: Crafting Memories & Hope
Best Sustainable Initiatives
odsturkey
EcoVenture: Coastal Cleaning and Children's Book Journey
Best Use of Technology
Timprint Events Florida, a DMC Network Company
Elevating Innovation
People's Choice
factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Mobile Smiles
Carol Norfleet Destination Management Rising Star
Matthew Hollaway, DMCP
factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Kacey Hunter, DMCP
Leo Events
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Nanoek Events SL
Lisa DeLeon, DMCPTerramar, a DMC Network Company
Nicole Lessard, DMCPThe Destination Manager
Brian Ferrell, DMCP, CMPfactor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Michelle Orlando, DMCPElevoque
2024 Award Winners
2023 Award Winners
2022 Award Winners
2021 Award Winners
2020 Award Winners
Best Innovative Event - Under $50,000
Hosts DC, a Hosts Global member
Washington, DC USA
A Smithsonian Burning Man Festival
Best Innovative Event - $50,001 - $100,000
Hello! Florida (Central) Destination Management
Orlando, FL USA
Wanderlust
Best Innovative Event - $100,001-$200,000
JPdL Toronto & Niagara DMC, a Hosts Global member
Toronto, ON Canada
A 1950's Sock Hop
Best Innovative Event - $200,001 - $500,000
PRA Northern California
San Francisco, CA USA
Making Company and Community Impact through Innovation
Best Innovative Event - $500,001 - up
PRA Atlanta
Atlanta, GA USA
Punt, Pass, Kick Bash
Best Collaborative Event
Destination South Meetings & Events, a DMC Network Company
Atlanta, GA USA
Hadler DMC Scandinavia, a Hosts Global member
Copenhagen, Denmark
Two Conferences, Two DMCs, Two Continents, Two Consortiums, Two Months!
Best Corporate Social Responsibility
Connect DMC
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Build a School - CSR
Best Destination Marketing
360 Destination Group, Chicago
Chicago, IL USA
Seven FAMs, One Goal: Make No Little Plans
Best Logistics - Transportation
Juice Studios, a Hosts Global member
Atlanta, GA USA
Take it Back!
Best Public Event
Hello! Nashville Destination Management
Nashville, TN USA
Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge Grand Opening Celebration
Best Recreational Activity
CSI Boston
Woburn, MA USA
Back Bay Block Party
Best Teambuilding Activity
TERRAEVENTS Italy, a DMC Network Company
Milano, Italy
The Record-breaking Teambuilding
Best Tour Program
Tsar Events Russia DMC & PCO, a Hosts Global member
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
BMW Baltic "Dreamland Program" in Moscow
Best Overall Program
Imprint Events Colorado, a DMC Network Company
Denver, CO USA
A Weekend of Thanks
Members' Choice
TERRAEVENTS Italy, a DMC Network Company
Milano, Italy
Under the Tuscan Sun
Excellence in Cultural and Tradition Integration
BBC Destination Management, A Global DMC Partner
New Orleans, LA USA
Carnival Traditions & Voodoo Superstitions
Excellence in Entertainment Production
Corinthian Events, a DMC Network Company
Boston, MA USA
100th Anniversary Celebration
Excellence in Event Décor/Design
CSI Florida
Orlando, FL USA
Through the Looking Glass
Excellence in Incentive Travel Programming or Service
Pacific Destination Services Inc.
Vancouver, BC Canada
2018 Senior Partner Conference
Excellence in Meeting Services
BBC Destination Management, A Global DMC Partner
New Orleans, LA USA
Meeting Management...with a Twist
Excellence in Risk & Crisis Management
Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company
Charlotte, NC USA
Event in a Hurricane? It's a Breeze.
Excellence in Site Inspection
PRA Chicago
Chicago, IL USA
A Whirlwind Site in the Windy City
Excellence in Technical Production
Pacific Destination Services Inc.
Vancouver, BC Canada
Under the Sails
Excellence in Technology Integration
Hello! Arizona Destination Management
Scottsdale, AZ USA
Passport to Luxury
Carol Norfleet Destination Management Rising Star
Jessica Mraovich
ACCESS Destination Services - Central Florida
Orlando, FL USA
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Brian Ferrell, DMCP, CMP
factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK USA
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Lisa DeLeon, DMCP
Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events, a DMC Network Company
Stateline, NV
2019 Award Winners
Best Innovative Event - Under $50,000
Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company - Charlotte, NC
Best Innovative Event - $50,001 - $100,000
Red Velvet Events, a Global DMC Partner
Austin, TX
Race Against the Clock: A Secret IPO Celebration
Best Innovative Event - $100,001-$200,000
PRA Nashville
Nashville, TN
Best Innovative Event - $200,001 - $500,000
Koncept Events
Oakland Park, FL
Best Innovative Event - $500,001 - up
PRA Northern California
San Francisco, CA
Best Collaborative Event
Red Velvet Events, a Global DMC Partner
Realize Colorado, a Global DMC Partner
Austin, TX / Denver, CO
NORCAL Elite Partner Incentive Adventure
Best Corporate Social Responsibility
Ultimate Ventures, a DMC Network Company
Dallas, TX
Winter Wonderland - Giveback Benefiting the Children of Dallas
Best Destination Marketing
Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company
Indianapolis, IN
Best Logistics - Transportation
FM&A Events (Faith Moore & Associates Ltd)
Boston, MA
Re-Imagining Luxury Train Travel
Best Public Event
Roberts Event Group, a Hosts Global Member
Jenkintown, PA
Camden Night Gardens: Tides of Change
Best Recreational Activity
Realize Colorado, a Global DMC Partner
Denver, CO
Best Teambuilding Activity
Maple Ridge Events, a Hosts Global Member
Nashville, TN
Best Tour Program
PRA Orlando
Orlando, FL
Best Overall Program
Hadler DMC Scandinavia, a Hosts Global Member
Copenhagen, Denmark
Members' Choice
Roberts Event Group, a Hosts Global Member
Jenkintown, PA
Excellence in Cultural and Tradition Integration
Hadler DMC Scandinavia, a Hosts Global Member
Copenhagen, Denmark
Truck Dealer Excellence – Northern Exposure 2018
Excellence in Entertainment Production
Imprint Events Group, a DMC Network Company
Denver, CO
Beaux Arts Bollywood Ball
Excellence in Event Décor/Design
Hosts DC, a Hosts Global Member
Washington, DC
A Night at The National Cathedral
Excellence in Incentive Travel Programming or Service
PRA Orlando
Orlando, FL
Flying High
Excellence in Meeting Services
Newport Hospitality, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Newport, RI
Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
Excellence in Risk & Crisis Management
Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company
Indianapolis, IN
Super Work Out
Excellence in Site Inspection
Destination South Meetings + Events, a DMC Network Company
Juice Studios, a Hosts Global Company
PRA Atlanta
Presenting Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
From Competitors to Collaborators
Excellence in Sustainable Initiatives
Newport Hospitality, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Newport, RI
Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
Excellence in Technical Production
Imprint Events Group, a DMC Network Company
Denver, CO
Super Computing Conference; Excellence in Technical Production
Excellence in Technology Integration
CSI Florida
Orlando, FL
Dash for Cash
Destination Management Rising Star
Megan Johnston, DMCP
Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company
Indianapolis, IN
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Michelle Castady Orlando, DMCP
360 Destination Group, Chicago
Chicago, IL
ADMEI Volunteer of the Year
Pat Owings, DMCP, CMP
Maple Ridge Events, a Hosts Global Member
Nashville, TN
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Carol A. Norfleet, DMCP, CMP
PRA Nashville
Nashville, TN
Hall of Fame/Lifetime Achievement Award
Terry Epton, DMCP, CIS, CITE
Hosts New Orleans, a Hosts Global Member
New Orleans, LA
2018 Award Winners
Best Innovative Events under $50,000
AlliedPRA New England
Boston, MA
Best Innovative Events $50,001 - $100,000
360 Destination Group
Chicago, IL
Best Innovative Events $100,001 - $200,000
Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events, a DMC Network Company
Stateline, NV
Best Innovative Events $200,001 - $500,000
Hosts DC, a Hosts Global Member
Washington, DC
Safari Soiree at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Best Innovative Events $500,001 and up
Pacific Destination Services Inc.
Vancouver, BC Canada
Dine on the Nine - Tunnel 9 Welcome Reception
Best Destination Marketing
Russkie Prostori
Petersburg, Russia
Best Logistics - Transportation
BBC Destination Management, a Global DMC Partner
New Orleans, LA
The Hybrid of NOLA Parades
Best Public Event
Red Velvet Events, a Global DMC Partner
Austin, TX
Best Recreational Activity
Red Velvet Events, a Global DMC Partner
Austin, TX
Best Teambuilding Activity
Mosaix Group
Asheville, NC
Teambuilding with Sponsors, Stations & Sweets!
Best Tour Program
AlliedPRA Chicago
Chicago, IL
2017 San Gabriel Valley YPO 49'er Group: Couples Retreat
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program
+39 Italy
Milano, Italy
Circle of Excellence 2016 - GIG Rome
Best Overall Program
AlliedPRA Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Members' Choice
360 Destination Group
Chicago, IL
Excellence in Cultural and Tradition Integration
+39 Italy
Milano, Italy
International Truffle Exhibition AXA 2016
Excellence in Entertainment Production
Destination South Meetings + Events, A DMC Network Company
Atlanta, GA
Play Like A Kid- Party Like An Adult- Welcome to Camp Ignite
Excellence in Event Décor/Design
Pacific Destination Services Inc.
Vancouver, BC Canada
Boundary Ranch Rodeo
Excellence in Incentive Travel Programming or Service
Red Velvet Events, a Global DMC Partner
Austin, TX
Taste of Austin - Incentive Awards Trip
Excellence in Meeting Services
Corinthian Events, a Global DMC Partner
Boston, MA
VF Corp
Excellence in Risk & Crisis Management
Hello! Washington DC Destination Management
Washington, DC
IPW Opening Night Event
Excellence in Site Inspection
Juice Studios, a Hosts Global Member
Atlanta, GA
Take it Off "site"
Excellence in Sustainable Initiatives
Destination Nashville, a Global DMC Partner
Nashville, TN
Rooted in Thirty Years
Excellence in Technical Production
AlliedPRA Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
A Perfect Day in Hawaii
Excellence in Technology Integration
Hello! Arizona Destination Management
Scottsdale, AZ
Dining Innovation at The Phoenician
Destination Management Rising Star
Michelle Harding Lorber
AlliedPRA Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Shannon Gardner, DMCP
Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company
Indianapolis, IN
The Hall of Fame/Lifetime Achievement Award
Susan Gray, DMCP
St. Louis, MO
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Daniel Ecklund, DMCP
Hosts Chicago, a Hosts Global Alliance Member
Chicago, IL
Distinguished Service Award
Fran Rickenbach, CAE, IOM
2017 Award Winners
Best Innovative Events under $50,000
Hosts Las Vegas, A Hosts Global Alliance Member
Las Vegas, NV
Best Innovative Events $50,001 - $100,000
The Destination Manager
Scottsdale, AZ
Under Indio Skies
Destination Nashville, A Global DMC Partner
Nashville, TN
Best Innovative Events $100,001 - $200,000
AXS Group, A Hosts Global Alliance Member
Colorado
Best Innovative Events $200,001 - $500,000
Destination Nashville, A Global DMC Partner
Nashville, TN
Best Innovative Events $500,001 and up
AlliedPRA Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Best Destination Marketing
Destination Nashville, A Global DMC Partner
Nashville, TN
CMA Awards Familiarization Trip
Best Logistics - Transportation
Destination Philly AC, a DMC Network Company
Philadelphia, PA / Atlantic City, NJ
Riding the Wave: Planning for Smooth Transfers
Best Public Event
Mosaix Group
Asheville, NC
Feeding the Hungry, Engaging the Community, Inspiring the Soul
Best Recreational Activity
NXTevent, Inc. a Hosts Global Alliance Member
Boston, MA
2015 Academy - All Hands on Deck; Sailing Regatta
Best Teambuilding Activity
NXTevent, Inc., a Hosts Global Alliance Member
Boston, MA
2015 Academy - All Hands on Deck; Sailing Regatta
Best Tour Program
Group Services Inc., a Hosts Global Alliance Member
San Juan, PR
Comcast 8th President's Club - A Puerto Rico Adventure: History Adrenaline & Under the Sea
Best Overall Program
AlliedPRA Northern California
Northern California
Capturing the "Ungettable Get"
360 Destination Group
Orlando, FL
Member's Choice
+39 Italy, a Hosts Global Alliance Member
Hello Bologna, Hello Tomorrow!
Excellence in Cultural and Tradition Integration
ACCESS New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Taste & Tunes of Louisiana
Excellence in Entertainment Production
CSI Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Anchors Aweigh
Excellence in Event Décor/Design
Corinthian Events, A Global DMC Partner
Boston, MA
Choose to Smooth
Excellence in Incentive Travel Programming or Service
AlliedPRA Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
The Big Kahuna - Riding Two Waves
Excellence in Meeting Services
Hosts New Orleans, A Hosts Global Alliance Member
New Orleans, LA
A New Way to Meet
Excellence in Site Inspection
+39Italy, a Hosts Global Alliance Member
Milan, Italy
Kickoff Event Olympus South Europe
Group Services Inc. a Hosts Global Alliance Member
San Juan, PR
Comcast Business 8th President's Club - Site Inspection Visit
Excellence in Technical Production
AXS Group, A Hosts Global Alliance Member
Colorado
Ignite Technical Production
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Robert Lee, DMCP
Spaintacular
Barcelona, Spain
Volunteer of the Year
Nicole Marsh, DMCP, CMP
AXS Group, a DMC Network Company
Colorado
Destination Management Rising Star
Jacqueline Marko, DMCP, CMP
Destination Nashville, A Global DMC Partner
Nashville, TN
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Carol Norfleet, DMCP, CMP
Destination Nashville, A Global DMC Partner
Nashville, TN
2016 Awards Winners
Best Creative Activity - Best Destination Marketing
AlliedPRA San Diego
Best Creative Activity - Best Public Event
factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Best Creative Activity - Best Recreational Activity
Destination Nashville
Super Workout
Best Creative Activity - Corporate Social Responsibility
ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Best Creative Activity - Best Teambuilding Activity
Ultimate Ventures, a DMC Network Company
Campwannahavafunna Teambuilding
Best Creative Activity - Best Tour Program
AXS Group, LLC., a DMC Network Company
Best Logistics - Transportation
AXS Group, LLC., a DMC Network Company
Best Innovative Events under $50,000
Hosts New Orleans
Le Meridien New Orleans Grand Opening
Best Innovative Events $50,001 - $100,000
Hosts Las Vegas
Revup Dive Bar - "A Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name"
Best Innovative Events $100,001 - $200,000
factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Best Innovative Events $200,001 - $500,000
BBC Destination Management
Interactive Festival At Historic Market
Best Innovative Events $500,001 and up
Destination Nashville
From Edison To Led Power Your Performance
Best Overall Program
Newport Hospitality, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Excellence Awards - Excellence in Cultural and Tradition Integration
Hadler DMC
2015 Growing Elite Incentive Trip
Excellence Awards - Excellence in Entertainment Production
Hosts New Orleans
Bacardi Owns The Streets
Excellence Awards - Excellence in Event Décor/Design
Roberts Event Group
Bash at the Big House
Excellence Awards - Excellence in Incentive Travel Programming or Service
+39 events
Luxe of Italy, a Reward of a Lifetime
Excellence Awards - Excellence in Meeting Services
Newport Hospitality, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Volvo Ocean Race - Corporate Hospitality
Excellence Awards - Excellence in Risk & Crisis Management
Destination Philly A.C., a DMC Network Company
Oceans of Opportunity or Into the Abyss
Excellence Awards - Excellence in Site Inspection & Technical Production
ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Farming and the French Quarter: Scouting Agriculture Infrastructure in New Orleans
Excellence Awards - Excellence in Technical Production
AXS Group, LLC, a DMC Network Company
Seacret Revolution Production
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Presented to one individual who have made a significant contribution to ADMEI and the DMC industry during the past year
Cindy Y. Lo
Red Velvet Events, a Global DMC Partner
Destination Management Volunteer of the Year
Presented to individual who have demonstrated significant contributions to ADMEI in their volunteer efforts.
Denise Marie Germano
Hosts Global Alliance
Destination Management Rising Star
Presented to individual who have demonstrated significant contributions to the DMC industry.
Cara Pratt, DMCP
Destination Partners, Inc., A DMC Network Company
Destination Management Professionals of the Year
Presented to the individuals who has made a significant contribution to the DMC industry over the past year.
Jennifer Patino, DMCP
Hosts Global
Alexander Rodionov, DMCP, CMP
Tsar Events DMC & PCO
Lifetime Achievement
Presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the DMC industry during their career. The following individuals will be inducted into the ADMEI Hall of Fame:
Bonnie Boyd, DMCP, CMP
BBC Destination Management
Rhonda Marko, DMCP, CMM, CMP
Destination Nashville
Madelyn Marusa, DMCP
AlliedPRA Destination Management
2015 Awards Winners
Best Creative Events - Best Overall Program
Hosts Las Vegas, a Hosts Global Alliance Member
Best Creative Events - Best Public Event
Destination South Meetings & Events, a DMC Network Company
An Experiment In Festival Excellence
Best Creative Events - Best Teambuilding Activity (tie)
factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Nutro Family Builds Back A Community
Florida Meeting Services, a Global DMC Partner
Best Creative Events - Best Tour Program
Accent on Indy, a DMC Network Company
Best Creative Events - Corporate Social Responsibility
factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Nutro Family Builds Back A Community
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events under $50,000
Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events, a DMC Network Affiliate
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events $50,001 - $100,000
Destination St. Louis, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events $100,001 - $200,000
MAC Meetings & Events
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events $200,001 - $500,000
BBC Destination Management, a Global DMC Partner
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events above $500,000
Capitol Services, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Best Logistics - Transportation
AWG Destination Services, a DMC Network Company
Excellence in Cultural and Tradition Integration
RMC (Jackson Hole)
Jackson Hole Heritage
Excellence in Entertainment Production
AXS Group, LLC a DMC Network Company
The Great Gatsby Ball
Excellence in Event Decor/Design
AXS Group, LLC a DMC Network Company
Natural Elegance
Excellence in Incentive Travel Programming or Service
AlliedPRA Northern California
Chase President's Club Incentive Trip in Napa
Excellence in Meeting Services
AlliedPRA Dallas/Fort Worth
Sales Summit Success
Excellence in Risk & Crisis Management
AlliedPRA Atlanta
Snowpocalypse
Excellence in Site Inpsection
Capitol Services, Inc. a DMC Network Company
Off to the Races
Excellence in Sustainable Initiatives
ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc. a DMC Network Company
Making McMemories: Eco-friendly Fun at Camp McKids
Excellence in Technology Integration
Destination Nashville
Pitch Hop
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
In recognition of contributions to ADMEI and the destination management industry in the past year
Brian Ferrell, DMCP
factor110 | Destination Oklahoma
Volunteer of the Year
In recognition of outstanding volunteer efforts on behalf of ADMEI in the past year
Daniel Ecklund, DMCP
Hosts Chicago, a Hosts Global Alliance Member
Destination Management Rising Star
In recognition of contributions to the destination management industry by an individual with less than five years in the industry.
Airika Gigas, DMCP
Leo Events, a Global DMC Partner
Destination Management Professional of the Year
In recognition of contributions to the destination management industry
Lorenzo Pignatti, DMCP
+39 events, a Hosts Global Alliance Member
Members’ Choice
Capitol Services, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Concert in the Park
2014 Awards Winners
Best Creative Events - Best Destination Marketing
Destination Nashville
Music City Center Grand Opening
Best Creative Events - Best Overall Program
Destination Nashville
Best Creative Events - Best Public Event
Roberts Event Group
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts - "If I Had A Time Machine"
Best Creative Events - Best Teambuilding Activity
Destination Nashville
No Time + No Space = No Problem!
Best Creative Events - Best Tour Program
Hosts Las Vegas
Best Creative Events - Corporate Social Responsibility
360 Destination Group
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events under $50,000
Hosts DC
Sustainable Cooking Around The World With Jose Andres
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events $50,000 - $100,000
Hosts Las Vegas
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events $100,001 - $200,000
ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc.
"Such a Night" - A sophisticated and intimate evening for Superbowl VIPs
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events $200,000 and above
AlliedPRA Northern California
Best Logistics - Best Logistics - Transportation
AWG Destination Services
Destination Management Rising Star
Staci Loeffler
Destination South Meetings & Events
Recognition Awards - Destination Management Professional of the Year
Beverly Brin, DMCP
Ultimate Ventures
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Bent Hadler, DMCP
Hadler DMC
2013 Awards Winners
Best Creative Events - Best Recreational Activity
Arrangers, a DMC Network Company:
Best Creative Events - Corporate Social Responsibility
Hosts Chicago
Best Creative Events - Best Public Event
LEO Events
Double Decker Arts Festival 2012
Best Creative Events - Best Teambuilding Activity
Arrangers, a DMC Network Company
Best Creative Events - Best Tour Program
Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events
Custom African-American Cultural Tour
Best Logistics - Transportation
Hosts Las Vegas
Dinner in a Dash- Dine Around Shuttle
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events under $50,000
FM&A Events (Faith Moore and Associates, LTD.)
Back to College: Field Trip to the Aquarium
Best Innovative Events - Best Destination Marketing
Hosts New Orleans
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events $50,000 - $100,000
Destination Nashville
MINI Launch with Maximum Results
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events $100,001 - $200,000
MAC Meetings & Events
Best Innovative Events - Best Innovative Events $200,000 and above
CSI-Capitol Services, Inc., a DMC Network Company
Best Creative Events - Best Overall Program
Arrangers, a DMC Network Company
Destination Management Rising Star
Sarah Hines Mullins, DMCP
Accent on Indianapolis, a DMC Network Company
Indianapolis, IN
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Padraic Gilligan, DMCP
Ovation Global
Dublin, Ireland
Lifetime Achievement Awards
This new category recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the DMC profession, their company, communities and the hospitality industry throughout their career. This year ADMEI bestowed this prestigious award upon the following individuals:
Fabienne Hanks, DMCP, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
360 Destination Group, CA
Ilene Reinhart, DMCP, CMP
retired from ACCESS Destination Management Services, Long Beach, CA
Anthony Napoli, DMCP, CMP, President
Briggs, Inc., a DMC Network Company, New York, NY
Sam Thompson, CEO
metroConnections, Minneapolis, MN
2012 Awards Winners
Best Innovative Event under $50,000
Destination King
Memphis, TN
Siemens Distribution Center Grand Opening Celebration
Best Innovative Event $50,000 - $100,000
Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc. (CTC)
Acura Media Event
Best Innovative Event $100,001 - $200,000
Destination St. Louis, Inc
ASAE "The Classic"
Destination Nashville
Best Innovative Event $200,001 and above
Roberts Event Group
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts
Best Destination Marketing
JPdL Destination Management
Toronto, Canada
Best Logistics - Transportation
Destination St. Louis, Inc.
Best Public Event
CSI - Capitol Services, Inc.
Washington, DC
It's Cool to be a Geek
Best Teambuilding Activity
ACCENT on Arrangements
New Orleans, LA
Best Tour Program
Arrangers DMC
Denver, CO
Best Overall Program
AlliedPRA Destination Management San Francisco
Destination Management Rising Star
Ben Baker
MAC Meetings & Events
St. Louis, MO
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Kevin Brewer, DMCP
Destination King
Memphis, TN
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Grant Snider, DMCP
JPdL Toronto and Niagara
2011 Awards Winners
Best Destination Marketing
Congress Canada A DMC Network Company
Toronto, ON Canada
World Class for World Leaders - Behind the G8 and G20 Summits
Best Innovative Event under $50,000
PRA Destination Management San Francisco
San Francisco, CA USA
USA Hosts
New Orleans, LA USA
This is How We Do It...We Live Life In Color
Best Innovative Event $50,001 - $200,000
Destination South A DMC Network Company
Atlanta, GA USA
MGX Closing Extravaganza: Tonight's Going to be a Good Night
Best Innovative Event $200,001 and above
Destination Planners, Inc. A DMC Network Company
Vancouver, BC Canada
Lounge Lux - A Gentlemen's Club
Best Logistics - Transportation
JPdL Destination Management Canada A Global Events Partner
Toronto, ON Canada
Best Public Event
MAC Meetings & Events
St. Louis, MO USA
Earth Day 2010
Best Recreational Activity
Arrangers DMC A DMC Network Company
Denver, CO USA
Best Teambuilding Activity
Chicago Travel Consultants (CTC) A DMC Network Company
Chicago, IL USA
Paint the Town with "Bottles & Brushes"
metroConnections
Minneapolis, MN USA
Best Tour Program
Arrangers DMC A DMC Network Company
Denver, CO USA
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Best Overall Program
Chicago Travel Consultants (CTC) A DMC Network Company
Chicago, IL USA
Destination Management Rising Star of the Year
Mary Catherine Tagg, DMCP
Destination King A Global Events Partner
Memphis, TN
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Nicole Marsh, DMCP, CMP
Arrangers DMC A DMC Network Company
Denver, CO
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Nicole Marsh, DMCP, CMP
Arrangers DMC A DMC Network Company
Denver, CO
2010 Awards Winners
Best Innovative Event $50,000 and under
PRA Destination Management New Orleans
Best Innovative Event $50,001 to $100,000
Mosaix Group, Asheville, NC
Hard Hat Comedy Show
Best Innovative Event - $100,001 - $200,000
Destination St. Louis, Inc. A DMC Network Company
Best Innovative Event $200,001 and above (tie)
Accent on Arrangements, A DMC Network Company, New Orleans, LA
PCMA Receives Mardi Gras Royalty Treatment as NOLA is Back
Empire Force Events, New York, NY
Bright & White Launch
Best Overall Program
PRA Destination Management Las Vegas
Best Destination Marketing
Destination King, Memphis, TN
USA Hosts, New Orleans, LA
Forever New Orleans
Best Recreational Activity
Accent on Arrangements, A DMC Network Company, New Orleans, LA
SHRM Puts Shovel to the Ground and Makes Recovery Personal
Best Team-Building Activity
JPdL Destination Management, Toronto, Ontario Canada
A Delicious Culinary Adventure
Best Tour Program
Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc.
Global Business Policy Council Program
Best Transportation Logistics
Destination St. Louis, Inc. A DMC Network Company
Destination Management Rising Star
Jessica Prasser, DMCP
Convention Designs LLC, Denver CO
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Laurie Sprouse, CITE, CMP, DMCP
Ultimate Ventures, A DMC Network Company, Dallas TX
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Given to an individual who provided assistance to the ADME president during their term and demonstrates the same enthusiasm for the destination management profession.
Deborah Martin, DMCP, CMP
Destination Concepts, Inc.
Fran Rickenbach, CAE, IOM
ADME Executive Vice President
2008/2009 Awards Winners
Best Innovative Event - $50,000 and under
metroConnections, Inc - Minneapolis, MN
Company X: 25 Years of Industry Leadership - Reception and Dinner
Best Innovative Event - $50,001 to $100,000
Destination King - Memphis, TN
Best Innovative Event - $100,001 to $200,000
PRA Dallas/Ft. Worth - Grapevine, TX
Best Innovative Event - $200,001 and Above
Cappa & Graham - San Francisco, CA
Green Street Meets Wall Street
Best Overall Program
CSI - Capitol Services, Inc. - Washington D.C.
Best Recreational Activity
Destination Nashville - Nashville, TN
Best Team-Building Activity
Atlanta Arrangements, Inc. - Atlanta, GA
Stone Mountain Amazing Race
Best Transportation Logistics
Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc. - Chicago, IL
Best Tour Program
BBC Destination Management - New Orleans, LA
Destination Management Rising Star
Nicholas Nevares CMP
BBC Destination Management
New Orleans, LA
Destination Management Professional of the Year (tie)
Rhonda L. Marko CMP, CMM, DMCP
Destination Nashville
Nashville, TN
Ilene Reinhart DMCP, CMP
ACCESS Destination Services
Long Beach, CA
Joanne O'Connor President's Award
Carol Norfleet, DMCP, CMP
Destination Nashville
Nashville, TN
2007 Awards Winners
Best Innovative Event - $50,000 and Under
metroConnections, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
Best Innovative Event - $50,001 to $100,000
Destination Nashville - Nashville TN
Best Innovative Event - $100,001 to $200,000
Chicago Travel Consultants - Chicago IL
Best Innovative Event - $200,001 and Above
JPdL Toronto Inc. - Toronto ON
Best Overall Program
Best Recreational Activity
MAC Meetings & Events - St. Louis MO
Best Team-Building Activity
Convention Designs - Greenwood Village, CO
Best Tour Program
Atlanta Arrangements, Inc. - Atlanta GA
Best Transportation Logistics
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Susan Henderson, DMCP, CMP
Atlanta Arrangements, Inc. - Atlanta GA
Destination Management Rising Star
Liz Watson Keyser, DMCP, CMP
PRA Destination Management San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
2006 Awards Winners
Best Innovative Event - $25,000 and under
Atlanta Arrangements, Inc. - Atlanta GA (tie)
The Meeting Manager - San Diego CA (tie)
Best Innovative Event - $25,001 to $75,000
Uniquely Northwest - Seattle WA
Best Innovative Event - $75,001 and over
Destination South Meetings & Events - Atlanta GA
Best Recreational Activity
JKiddieCorp, Inc. - San Diego CA
Best Team-Building Activity
The Meeting Manager - San Diego CA
Best Tour Program
The Arrangers DMC - Denver CO
Best Transportation Logistics
Ultimate Ventures, Inc. - Dallas TX
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Christopher H. Lee, DMCP
ACCESS Destination Services
San Diego CA
Destination Management Rising Star
Beverly Brin
Ultimate Ventures
Dallas TX
2005 Awards Winners
Best Innovative Events Under $25,000
The Arrangers DMC
Best Innovative Events $25,001 - $75,000
MAC Meetings and Events
Best Innovative Events Over $75,001
Destination St. Louis
Best Logistics
Transportation: PRA Destination Management, Inc.
Best Recreational Activity
MAC Meetings and Events
Best Team-Building
Atlanta Arrangements, Inc.
Best Tour Program
The Key Event & Helen Moskovitz Group
Destination Management Rising Star of the Year
Lori Blake
Destination South
Julie Woodruff, DMCP, CMP
Destination Nashville
Destination Management Professional of the Year
Pat Schauman, DMCP, CMP, CSEP
Mac Meetings and Events
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