Congratulations to our Texas Star Award Nominees

Best Event Design & Décor

“Masquerade”

India Rhodes & Belinda Wilkinson - Wilkinson Rhodes

“Parisian Valentine’s Day”

India Rhodes & Belinda Wilkinson - Wilkenson Rhodes

Best Catered Event

“Boots & Bordeaux”

Geni Morin - Creative Cuisine

“The Legacy Ball”

Lisa Huszar - Tastefully Yours

Best Technical Production

“March of Dimes”

Ryan Kelley - BEYOND

“Nocturnal Wonderland – An Epic Festival”

Hyacinth Belcher - OnStage Systems

“DSW Shoe Awards”

Coy Galloway - Swank Audio Visual

Best Entertainment Production Under $25,000

“You Have One Minute”

Philip Smerick - Murder Mystery Players

Best Entertainment Production $25,000 – $75,000

Art Prize 2010

Debbie Meyers - BRAVO! Entertainment

Best Entertainment Production Over $75,000

“Steve’s Dream Birthday Band”

Carol Marks - Carol Marks Music

 Best Marketing/Design Collateral Under $25,000

“Faux Wedding Video Invitation”

Paige Mejia - Time Capsule Media

“Elan Music Festival”

Kristie & Christian Vento - The Venue Marketing Group

“Texas EHDI Summit”

Kristie & Christian Vento – The Venue Marketing Group

Best Event Photography

“A Very Fairy Birthday”

Chris Smith - Ivey Photography

“Holiday Photos on the Fly”

Richard Didow - Catch the Moment

Best Event Videography

“Make Your Own Flight Plans”

Jennifer Burns - BEYOND

“A Fairy Tale Wedding at the Ritz Carlton-Dallas”

Jennifer Burns - BEYOND

“Tracie & Chance”

Shezad Manjee - Hakim Sons Films

“Hollywood Behind the Scenes”

Marla Watson-Werst - PeaPod Group

Best Corporate Event Over $75,000

“Biggest Pie Fight in the World”

Susan Kilgore - Outstanding Productions

Best Non-Profit Event Under $75,000

“Picnic at the Ballpark”

Loretta Morgan - Carter Bloodcare

“Teams for Children”

Yvette Audrain - Premier Special Events

Best Non-Profit Event Over $75,000

“From Basketballs to Snowballs”

Val Lennington - Ultimate Ventures

Best Wedding Under $75,000

“Dean/Harpel Wedding”

Yvette Audrain - Premier Special Events

“Wes & Sara’s Wedding”

Meredith Commender - Significant Events of Texas

Best Wedding Over $75,000

“Truly Entertaining Wedding”

Haley Hughes - En Vogue Events

“Sheri & Jeffrey’s Ranch Wedding”

Carol Abram - Amazing Events

Best Social Event Under $75,000

“A Very Fairy Birthday”

Yvette Audrain - Premier Special Events

“Masquerade”

India Rhodes & Belinda Wilkinson - Wilkinson Rhodes

Best Social Event Over $75,000

“Celebrating at Carly’s Carnival”

Carol Abram - Amazing Events

“Julie’s Journey”

Carol Abram - Amazing Events

“Beach Party Birthday Bash”

Jim Monroe - J. Monroe Designs

Best Event Produced for a Texas Event Association Under $75,000

“Autumn Elegance”

Paige Mejia - Time Capsule Media

 “Best Team Effort Under $75,000”

“Art Party”

Damany Daniel – EventBrite 
Kristie Vento - The Venue Marketing Group
Rachel Derman - Magic Moments Parties & Events

Best Team Effort Over $200,000

“Beach Party Birthday Bash”

·        Melissa Pruitt - Airstar Space Lighting of Texas

·        Carol Marks - Carol Marks Music

·        Mike Miller - Drinks Fantastic

·        Jim Monroe - J. Monroe Designs

·        Jayna Monroe – J. Monroe Designs

·        Jonathan Goldwater - Gladtower Live Productions

·        Howard Eckhart - Magic Moments Parties & Events

·        Nick Mallouf - Mallouf Photography

·        Hyacinth Belcher - Onstage Systems

·        Leanne Sutton - Orange Spot Pink Nose

·        Marla Watson-Werst - PeaPod Group

·        Randy Beckham - Pyrotex

·        David Husbands - Rental Stop

“Studio Back Lot Experience”

·        Marshall Leak  - Diversified Media Group

·        Jason Sims - Fun Factory Events

·        Steve Hand - The Hand Company 

·        Steve Kemble - Kemble Event Design

·        Kuki Gomez - Kuki Designs

·        Ivan Hall – Kuki Designs

·        Dean Faulkner - LiveWire Special Events

·        Marla Watson-Werst - PeaPod Group