And the nominees are...

Best Entertainment Program/ Concept
Solutions with Impact - Bell Celebrity Gala
Children’s Aid Foundation - Teddy Bear Affair
Experiential Events - Feel the Beat

Best Corporate Event Concept (over $50k)
Experiential Events - Feel the Beat
Big Events Inc. - Piller’s 50th Anniversary
Re/Max Promotions - RE/MAX Royale Awards Dinner and Gala

Best Corporate Event Concept (under $50k)
Cornerstone Entertainment Concepts Inc. - Cushman & Wakefield Global Dinner
Décor with Grandeur Inc. - Energy Savings Group Masquerade
Décor with Grandeur Inc. - Tai Pan Tours 11th Anniversary Party
Kim Graham & Associates - TIFF Goes Underground

Best Nonprofit Event Concept
Solutions with Impact - Baycrest International Pro-Am Hockey Tournament
Mississauga Board of Trade - Hazel McCallion an International Tribute
Slingshot Inc. - WICC Fire & Ice

Best Event PR Strategy
The PR Department - Fashion & Design Festival Toronto
Premier Consumer Shows/ National Bridal Show - Ready, Set, Wed!
The Idea Shop - Calvin Klein Underwear 20th Anniversary Show

Best Fresh Idea
Teknion Furniture Systems - Canvas of Creativity
BC Event Management Inc. - PCMA Welcome Reception
Cornerstone Entertainment Concepts Inc. - Cushman & Wakefield Global Dinner
Splash Marketing Corporation - Road Show

Best Gift Bag
Flare Magazine - Pure Style Gala
Professional Wedding Planners Conference - The Professional Wedding Planners Conference

Best Invitation Design
Toronto Botanical Gardens - ecoChic
Mississauga Board of Trade - Hazel McCallion an International Tribute
Big Events Inc. - Piller’s 50th Anniversary

Best Overall Catering at an Event
Catering with Style - Canada Hot and Cool
The Drake Hotel - Hairspray Premiere- After-Party
Ginger Island Inc. - Rockwood Event

Best Overall Event Decor (over $50k)
theideashop - ROM’s Michael Lee - Chin Crystal Grand Opening
Visions Display Inc. - Circus Animus
CTV globemedia - Zhivago
Nicholas Pinney Design - Holt Renfrew Celebrates Twenty8Twelve Vintage Circus

Best Overall Event Decor (under $50k)
Designing Trendz Inc. - Color Pulse 2009 Launch
Mississauga Board of Trade - Hazel McCallion an International Tribute
Solutions with Impact - One Wish
Canadian Film Centre - CFC’s 2007 Gala & Auction

Best Use of Technology
BC Event Management Inc. - PCMA Welcome Reception
Children’s Aid Foundation - Teddy Bear Affair
AVW-TELAV - RE/MAX Royale Awards Dinner and Gala

Best New Venue (Editor’s Pick)
Circa
Pravda Vodka Bar
Michael Lee-Chin Crystal
Hazelton Hotel