“Through the Years
With ISES”
Over 400 attendees
celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Greater
DC Chapter of ISES with an historical (and
often hysterical) walk through our first 20
years. In what could be considered the special
event of all special events in DC, the Capital
Event Gala showcased the talents of more than
40 local companies in producing this grand
affair.
The program
was well-seasoned with lots of great lessons
learned and ideas for the future for any
and all who play in the special events field.
And of course, with the guidance of Master
of Ceremonies, Tim Lundy, CSEP, the Capital
Awards program recognized and applauded the
crème de la crème of 2007.
Click
here for a list of 2008 winners.
Click
here for a list of 2008 nominees.
Click here to see a list of the 2007 Gala Award
winners as well as our winners from past years.
The
evening also featured recognition of several
individuals for their contributions to ISES
DC. Leadership
Award Winners included:
- Rising Star : Wendy
Siminski, O’Keefe
Communications
- Volunteer of the Year: Denise Thorne, InStyle
Caterers
- Leadership Award: Pat Richitt, Entertainment
Exchange, Inc.
- President’s
Award: Alysha DiGiorgio, Digital Lightning
Individual acknowledgements
rounded up with the presentation of the Lifetime
Achievement Award to long-time
ISES DC supporter and perennial Capital Awards
winner, Dale Harmon of Plants Alive.
The evening wrapped up with a five star dinner
and all star entertainment. Click here to visit
the photo gallery.
Special thanks
to the extraordinary efforts of the Gala Steering
Team who made all this possible:
Gala
Co-Chairpersons
Susan Katz, Distinctive Events
Terri Bergman, Distinctive Events
Debra
Berkelhammer, Distinctive Events
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Sponsorship
Chairpersons
Robin and Rick Gordon, Radio King Orchestra
David
Markowitz, Advantage Marketing
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Volunteers/Event
Staff
Jennifer Fontine
Mandy Mitchell
Norma McAuley
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Entertainment
Chairperson
Andy Kushner, Sound Connection/AK Bands
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Registration
Denise Thorne, Instyle Catering
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Reception
Chairpersons
Dominic Sanchez, Mayflower Hotel
Thy Parra,
Jodi Moraru & Associates
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Gala
Advisor
Pat Richitt, Entertainment Exchange
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Awards
Ceremony Chairperson
Travis Lee Moore, Functions Group
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Publicity
Chairpersons
Marc Wilner, Bialek’s Music
Martin
Andrews, Blue Sky Productions
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Ceremony
Advisor
Pam Burton, Cast of Thousands
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Archive
Chairpersons
Bill Bowen, Suburban Video
Cara Bowen, Suburban
Video
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Event
Design Chairpersons
Janet Flowers, Janet Flowers Wedding & Event
Design
Julie Shanklin, Syzygy Events
Rick Davis,
Amaryllis
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Photography
Chairpersons
Monica Vidal, Washington Talent
Jack Hartzman,
Washington Talent
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Program
Chairperson
Geoff Chesman, MBK & Associates
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Technical
Chairpersons
Tom Bowen, Thomas Bowen Video
John Farr,
John Farr Lighting
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Photography
and Graphics
Clay Blackmore, Clay & Co.
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Rental
Chairperson
Rose Rabin, Party Rentals
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Award
Entries Chairperson
Dale Harmon, Plants Alive! Inc.
Alysha DiGiorgio,
Digital Lightning
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Security
Vince DiGiorgio, Digital Lightning
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Graphic
Design/Invitation Chairperson
Tracy Bloom Schwartz,CSEP, Creative Parties,
Ltd.
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Transportation/Valet
Carrie Jones, KEG Bus
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Proofing
Kelley Gillespie, GEM Events
Renee Stake,
Troutman Sanders LLP
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