Big Apple Awards

7th Annual Big Apple Awards Top

Big Apple Awards Top

Modeled on the International Special Events Society annual International Esprit Awards, the Big Apple Awards recognize achievement and honor excellence in the special events industry in the New York City metropolitan community. The Big Apple Awards recognize those that have taken their events to the next level, and have exceeded the standards of what producing and innovating events is all about. While there are many national event awards competitions, the Big Apple Awards are significant because they recognize excellence amongst event professionals with a similar focus – New York events and generally, New York event resources.

Winning a Big Apple Award should serve as recognition for excellent work in the New York events industry. It should also serve as a way of further cementing relationships with clients and vendors. Finally, winning a Big Apple Award should be instrumental in gaining new business in a very competitive market.

In order to enter the Big Apple Awards, the entrant must be a current ISES member in good standing, affiliated with the New York Metropolitan Chapter OR the entrant must be a current member in good standing of an ISES chapter and the event being entered must have been produced within the geographic borders of the NY Metro Chapter.

Big Apple Awards History Top

During the 2001-2002 membership year it was determined that the New York Metropolitan region was a major market for the special events industry that should have its own targeted awards program. The first Big Apple Awards ceremony was held in June 2002. The Big Apple Awards were created based on the International ISES Esprit awards and the success of other chapter awards programs such as ISES Washington DC’s Capital Awards.

2007: Experience New York
On June 19, 2007, guests experienced New York at the National Museum of the American Indian. An unforgettable event featuring the President's Ball and award presentations in the following categories:

Big Apple Awards
Big Apple CORE Awards
Celebrating Outstanding Results from Events
Presidents' Awards

2006: Spice Up Your Life
On June 20, 2006, guests gathered at St. Bart's Cafe for a spicy evening of cocktails, belly dancers, and award presentations!

2005: Feelin' Groovy
The Delegates Dining Room hosted this groovy celebration on June 21, 2005.

2004: Hot, Hot, Hot!
See BizBash's review of the event.

See award winners below!

Patron Partners
Abbey Tent
Bedazzle My Bonbons
Bella Notte
Fifth Avenue Digital
Golden Logos
HB Group
Margaret Ortuz
Perfect Productions
Simon Pearce
Soza Models
Super Seedz
TEN 31 Productions

Table Partners
Abigail Kirsch
Agenda | Red7Media
Alpine Creative Group
Battery Gardens
BizBash Media
CCK Global
Chelsea Piers
David Tutera
Empire Force Events
Freeman
Great Performances
Levy Lighting
New York Marriott Marquis
New York Post
ProActive
Rentals Unlimited
Starr Tent
Jay and Kelly Sugarman
Tavern on the Green
Total Entertainment
Wizard Studios

Big Apple Awards Winners Top

Best Table Top Design

Empire Force Events for “Coming to Life”

Best Photographic Image

Levy Lighting for “Bat Mitzvah at 7 World Trade”

Best Food and/or Beverage Creation

C. Brower & Co. Creative Event Planning for “Enchanted Evening”

Best Invitation Design

Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation and Alpine Creative Group for “Foundation Gala Event”

Best Integration of a Theme

TK New York for “Hotel de Maxim”

Best Transformation of a Space

Levy Lighting for “Corporate Partnership at Stanley Kaplan Penthouse”

Best “Green Initiative”

Empire Force Events for “C.O.R.E. Initiative”

Best Marketing Initiative

Paint the Town Red for “Mariah Carey “M” Launch”

Best Entertainment Program/Concept

Total Entertainment for “A Diva Birthday”

Best Non-profit Event

Perfect Productions for “Celebrating our Bright Future”

Best Social Event

Total Entertainment for “Virtual Stadium” (Bar Mitzvah)

Best Corporate Event

Briggs Inc. for “A Night at the Rock”

Best ISES New York Metro Chapter Collaboration