Congratulations to the 2008 PACE Award Winners and Nominees!

Nominees
A-Classic Party Rental Company
BMG Event Productions
Circle City Planners
Detail + Design
The Damien Center
Thomas Caterers
Event Fantastic
Eventfull Planning
Hoaglin Fine Catering
JP Parker Company
Knox Array Event Production

Winners
Best Corporate Event Planning
Budget $20,001 - $100,000

BMG Event Productions

Best Social Event Planning
Budget $100,001 and over

Event Fantastic

Best Social Event Planning
Budget $20,001 - $100,000

Eventfull Planning

Best Not-for-Profit Event – Event with a Legacy

The Damien Center

Best Event Design Décor
Budget $5,001 - $20,000

Knox Array Event Production

Best Event Design Décor
Budget $20,001 and over

Detail + Design

Best Event Design Décor
Non-Floral – Table Top Design

Hoaglin Fine Catering

Best Themed Event – Creative Concept

Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Best Use of Catering
Budget $20,001 and over

Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Best Use of Catering
Budget under $5,000

Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Best Use of Catering
Cakes & Specialty Desserts

Hoaglin Fine Catering

Best Use of Catering
Buffet Presentation

Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Best Use of Catering
Budget $5,001 - $20,000

Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Best Marketing/ Graphic Design
Budget under $10,000

BMG Event Productions

Best Marketing/Graphic Design
Budget $10,001 and over

BMG Event Productions

Best Achievement in Logistics – Creative Solution

Circle City Planners

Best Technical Production

BMG Event Productions

Best ISES Team Effort
Budget $100,001 and over

A-Classic Party Rental Company
BMG Event Productions
Detail + Design
Thomas Caterers

Thanks to the following Sponsors:

• A-Classic Party Rental Company
• Accent on Indy
• BBJ Linens
• Circle City Planners
• The Damien Center
• Detail + Design
• Encore Entertainment
• Erin Hession Photography
• Evans Audio Visual
• Eventful Marketing Solutions
• Eventfull Planning
• Event Fantastic
• Hoaglin Companies
• Impact Group
• Indianapolis Museum of Art
• Jim Cerone
• JP Parker Company
• Knox-Array Event Productions
• Markey's Audio Visual
• Party Time Rental
• Posh Petals
• Thomas Caterers of Distinction

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ISES June Meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Register Now!

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Topic:	The Great Photography "Shoot Out"
Where:	Indianapolis Marion County Public Library One Library Square 40 E. St. Clair St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
Cost:	$30 Members $50 Non-Member $20 Students $40 Corporate Associate Note: On Monday, June 16th the cost for each registration will increase $10.
Time:	Registration/Networking Lunch & Program: 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Register Now!
Sponsored By:

SAVE THE DATES! 2008 MEETING SCHEDULE

CALLING ALL MEMBERS:
We need ALL of our ISES members to assist in planning for the July 2008 - June 2009 ISES events! If you have topic ideas or speakers you would be interested in hearing , please contact Monica Richard at monica@detailanddesign.com

If you would like to highlight your business to fellow ISES colleagues, now is the chance to get on the 2008 / 2009 calendar. Contact ISES Boardmember and Program / Education Committee Member Lee Johnson at Lee@chaircovers.net for more information.

These are a few of the areas we used in 2007 / 2008 and all of these items were donated and sponsored by OUR MEMBERSHIP - THANK YOU!

• Audio Visual
• Catering
• Designer
• DJ
• Entertainment Agents
• Flowers
• Hotel
• Invitations
• Linens
• Novelty Items
• Photography
• Planner
• Rental Items
• Transportation
• Valet Services
• Venue
• Videography

ISES Indiana supports ISES members by only permitting ISES Members in Good Standing for sponsorship opportunities.

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Welcome New Members
ISES Indiana welcomes the following new members:

Tiffany Stoner, Director - Nathaniel Edmunds Photography
David Johnson, President - Indy Photo Booth
John Mavris, Owner - Mavris Arts & Event Center

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Member Spotlight
Rebecca Raymond
Event Fantastic!

1) How long have you been in the events industry? I have been in the hospitality industry since I was old enough to work. My first job was a prep cook in a bistro in my home town in Kentucky. I remember being so excited because Sara, the owner, taught me how to ice cakes!! I thought that was so cool. I have been an event planner in Indianapolis since 1999.

2) What first interested you in being an event professional? Its so cliché to say that "I have been planning events since I was little," but it's the honest to god truth. For my parents first or second wedding anniversary my younger brother, sister and I turned our house into a bed and breakfast, the little grey inn, for them. We planned their meals, entertainment and even designed a brochure of the b & b that my mother still has. I think I was 12. Once I realized I might be able to make a living doing this, it was a no brainer.

3) What has your best event been? I am currently planning it. It's a destination vow renewal ceremony in Maui. This client is ideal. I can literally do whatever I want with this event and I get to go to Hawaii.

4) What has been your worst event and how did you overcome the challenges? I had a bridezilla last summer and it took me a long time to be able to look back at the event and laugh it off. I took her criticism very seriously and questioned my desire to continue planning weddings. It took a lot to finally be able to say that no one could have pleased her no matter what they did. And I am finally ok with that.

5) How did you first learn about ISES Indiana? From gene Huddleson of detail and design many years ago. I think it was 1999 0r 2000 and I finally got off my butt and joined.

6) What do you feel the value is of being an ISES Member? Networking and the exposure to products, resources and education that you can't put a price on.

7) Words of Wisdom: please share a favorite quote or something that you would like to pass on to others. I have a few quotes that make me smile and inspire me....when I need to laugh, "allow myself, to introduce myself." - Austin Powers, when I need to get motivated and make things happen, "money isn't everything, but not havin' it is." Kanye West and when I start freaking out over something silly, "grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference."-unknown

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May is THE Month to Join ISES!

Join the International Special Events Society in May 2008 ONLINE for only $399!

Get 14 months of membership for the price of 12!
PLUS if you join online the $50 application fee will be waived! **

This is an incredible savings!

Fill out the membership application on our website
http://www.ises.com/ for instant membership!

ISES... Dedicated and educated to deliver creative excellence
and professionalism in special events

Click here to become a member today!

Feel free to contact Anne-Marie Dezelan of ISES Indiana at annemarie@annieos-events.com or 317.442.6882 ...or ISES Headquarters at 1-800-688-ISES (4737) or info@ises.com.

**All ISES Memberships Expire on June 30, 2009

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Download your ISES Member Logo

To download your ISES Member logo and the official logo usage policy, please click here . You will need your member ID number and password to access this section of the web site. (http://www.ises.com/source/security/member-logon.cfm)

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