Achievement Awards Finalists

Best Event Décor
- Global Champions Arabians Tour Americas, E5 Events 

Best Event Floral Design
- Meow Wow, The Perfect Petal

Best Event Photography
- Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Jensen Sutta Photography; Getty Images

Best Event Videography
- Gay Games2030 Denver Bid, Imprint Event Group

Best Event Catering – Under 499 guests
- Client Appreciation Dinner,    Footers Catering

Best Event Catering – 500+ guests
- Around the World Corporate, Biscuits and Berries Catering

Best Event Entertainment Concept & Execution
- Global Down Syndrome Foundation: Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Shows

Best Event AV/Production (can include Virtual or Hybrid)
- Hyatt Secret Agent Dinner, Imprint Event Group

Best Industry Collaboration
- Emerge Steamboat Springs, First Look Events

Best Venue Showcase
- Riedel Crystal Glassware Tasting Experience, Infinity Park Event Center

Best Public Event, Fair or Festival
- 2025 Santa Weekend at Spruce Mountain Ranch, Spruce Mountain Events

Best Endurance Sporting Event
- Elevation Everest 2025 Elevation Everest

Best Event for a Corporation, Non-Profit or Assn: Budget Under $200k
- Hattitude Luncheon - Supporting the Women's Voices Fund, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Best Event for a Corporation, Non-Profit or Assn: Budget Over $200k
- Global Down Syndrome Foundation: Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show

Best Social Event (wedding or other private event): Budget Under $200k 
- Corey and Walter's Mountain Soiree, First Look Events

Best Social Event: Overall Budget Over $200k
- A Celestial Journey: An Immersive Private Estate Wedding, Erika Sandoval Event Planning & Design

Best Fundraising/Gala Event
- Changing Education Changes Everything - 25 Years of Impact, ACE Scholarships

Best Overall Event
- Global Champions Arabians Tour Americas, E5 Events