On Sunday, November 7, The Washington, DC Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives—the area’s oldest and largest association of caterers and event planners—honored local industry professionals in its first annual DC NACE Awards. The ceremony, conducted as part of the tenth annual NACE Capital Style Gala, was held at the Photogroup offices in Silver Spring. The event, dubbed Under the Big Top, had a vintage-circus theme.
Not sure who to hire for your big day? Here’s a look at the winners, selected by the people who know best—event-industry professionals:
Best Catered Event
Nicole Tibbs, CPCE, CMP
Grand Hyatt Washington
Best Wedding
Alex Pare
Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events
Best Team Event
Columbia Country Club (venue), BBJ Linens (party rentals), and Something Fabulous (event design)
Best Table Design
Alex Pare
Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events
NACE Spirit Award (which recognizes NACE members whose commitment and compassion towards humanitarianism makes a profound and recognizeable impact)
Jeannette Tavares of EVOKE Event Planning
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