Partyfest 2009

The 21st Annual Partyfest "Spring Showcase" is the largest one-day exhibition & tradeshow of its kind held in the Southwest... a spectacular one-day event featuring over 200 exhibits by the top organizations in the meeting & party industry. Food & beverage samplings, new & exciting products & demonstrations on all kinds of party & event topics will be available to help you plan your next event or party. For more information and to register, visit: www.ApplauseProductions.com/tradeshow.asp

January 2009 Meeting Recap

Here are a few images from the January 2009 meeting at Union Station.  

This is the slide show used to kick off the awards dinner.  It is a retrospective highlighting some of the people, places, and creativity that makes DFW NACE such a great organization.

Here's hoping everyone has a wonderful 2009!

and the award goes to...

The DFW NACE 2008 Awards event took place at the beautifully remodeled Union Station during the January 2009 dinner meeting. The awards recognized the members, venues, guest speakers and programs that contributed to make 2008 an amazing year.

Here is a brief summary of the award recipients:

Rising Star - Kristen Cunningham, Marriott Legacy at Plano Center
Catering Member of the Year - Wendy Timson, CPCE CMP - Wolfgang Puck Catering at Union Station
Event Professional of the Year- Steve Cooley, Carpe Vita Photography
Lifetime Achievement - Terry Shields, CPCE CSEP - Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
President's Award - Beth Berk, M&M The Special Events Co.
President's Award - Dana Carroll, CWC Social by Dana Carroll
Facility of the Year - Nasher Sculpture Center
Culinary Presentation of the Year - The Stoneleigh Hotel
Program of the Year - Michelle Rago
Decor of the Year - Infomart
Entertainment of the Year - Luana Stoutmeyer, Kevin Brant, and A Very Special Day (Richard McClure)
Overall Meeting of the Year - Mediterranean Villa

Congratulations to all the recipients!