We know our local event industry is full of talent, creativity and professionalism. Let's show it off by winning some awards! Join us for a Q&A with JC York (Mr. Esprit himself) from ILEA Orlando chapter to discuss some tips and insights on preparing for successful awards submissions.

Date: Thursday, January 27, 2022

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost:

• Members - Free
• General Admission - $15

Our guest speaker:

JC York, President, Classic Entertainment & Wise Guys InterACTive; Chair, Esprit Awards; Board of Directors, SEARCH Foundation

Award Recipient:

• Best Entertainment Production, $25,000 - $75,000 – International Live Events Association - Esprit Awards - 2020

• Best Entertainment Production, $75,000 - $150,000 - Texas Star Awards - 2020

• J. Robert Graves Pioneer Award – International Live Events Association – 2020

• President’s Awards – Meeting Professionals International, Tampa Bay Area Chapter - 2020

• Best Entertainment Production, Under $25,000 - International Live Events Association - Esprit Awards - 2019

• Best Corporate Event, Between $75,000 - $150,000 - International Live Events Association - Esprit Awards - 2019

• Small Sponsor of the Year - Meeting Professionals International, Tampa Bay - 2018-2019

• Best Corporate Event, $75,000 - $150,000 - Texas Star Awards - 2019

• Best International Live Events Association Team Effort - Texas Star Awards - 2019

• International Live Events Association Spirit of Excellence Award - Region/Affiliate of the Year – 2015-2016

• MPI Committee of the Year - Meeting Professionals International, Tampa Bay Chapter – 2015-2016, 2014-2015, 2013-2014, 2012-2013, 2010-2011 & 2009-2010

• Excellence in Consumer Solutions – US Commerce & Trade Research Institute - 2015

• Best of Plant City Awards for Entertainment Service – 2015, 2014 & 2013

• Sponsor of the Year - International Special Events Society, Orlando Chapter - 2013-2014

• Supplier of the Year - Meeting Professionals International, Tampa Bay Chapter - 2013-2014

• Tampa Bay Business Journal - Best in the Biz - Reader's Choice Awards - 2013

• Rising Star, Male - Event Solutions Spotlight Awards - 2011

• Entertainment Professional of the Year - Peer of the Year Awards - International Special Events Society, Orlando Chapter- 2011 & 2010

• Best Event Innovation - Orlando WOW Awards - 2010

• Best Event Entertainment Concept & Execution, Under $25,000 - Orlando WOW Awards - 2010

• Best Team Effort, under $75,000 - International Special Events Society - Esprit Award - 2010

• Member of the Year - International Special Events Society, Orlando Chapter - 2008-2009

• BizBash Florida - "20 Under 40: Innovative Pros Making Waves in the Industry"