DFW NACE in the News(letter)!!

The February edition of the NACE National newsletter is dropping into email boxes all over the country and the DFW NACE October 2009 "Think Pink" meeting is featured! Now the rest of the world will know what a great event it was!!

You can download the newletter here: February Trends Report

Oh yeah. America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru (and DFW NACE member) Steve Kemble also has an article about Party Preparation that's worth checking out.

Texas Star Awards Entry Information

This is a quick reminder that your chance to enter the most prestigious award program is approaching. As event professionals we all want recognition for the work we do. The Texas Star Awards gives you the opportunity to shine!

For The Texas Star Awards: Entries are to come in to the Texas Star committee, by Friday, February 26th, by 5 p.m. CST. With this deadline, the entry fee is $95 per entry. If more time is needed for your entry, a deadline date of Friday,March 5,2010 by 5 pm CST. is available for the entry fee of $125.00 per entry.

This year's competition is open to events that have taken place between August 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009. Events that take place after December 31st may be entered in next year's competition. Awards are submitted electronically, as ISES Dallas Chapter is proud to be a green organization. The Awards categories are listed below, please check for more information at: www.texasstarawards.com.

We want to encourage you to enter your creme de la creme events in these competitions, and hope you will remember - You cannot win if you do not enter!

Award Categories

Best Industry Team Effort

• Budget under $50,000

• Budget $50,001 - $100,000

• Budget over $100,001

Best Event Produced for a Corporation or Association

• Budget under $50,000

• Budget $50,001 - $100,000

• Budget over $100,001

Best Event Produced for a Wedding, Social Event, or Private Individual

• Total Budget under $500.00 per guest

• Total Budget over $501.00 per guest

Best Multiple Day Event

• Budget under $150,000

• Budget $150,001 and over

Best Entertainment

• Budget under $25,000

• Budget $25,001 and over

Best Event Design/ Decor

• Budget under $35,000

• Budget $35,001 - $100,000

• Budget $100,001 and over

Best Marketing Design

• Budget under $10,000

• Budget $10,001 and over

Best Catered Event

• Best On-Premise Catering

• Budget under $15,000

• Budget $15,001 to $35,000

• Budget $35,001 and over

Best Off-Premise Catering

• Budget under $15,000

• Budget $15,001 to $35,000

• Budget $35,001 and over

Best Corporate Meeting/Conference Program

• Budget under $35,000

• Budget $35,001 to $100,000

• Budget $100,001 and over

Best Meeting for A Non-Profit Organization

• Budget under $500 per person

• Budget over $500 per person

Best Green Event

• Budget under $150,000

• Budget $150,000 and over

Best Tabletop Design

Best Technical Production

Best Achievement in Rental Support

Best Achievement in Photography

Best Achievement in Videography