Here is what you missed at the 2004 PACE Awards…

This year’s PACE awards revolved around a retro TV theme. As guests entered they were greeted by a red carpet commentator. The room was decorated with square tables dressed in retro linens and completed with TV centerpieces. Throughout the evening guests were entertained by the “Mill family” from the 1950’s (hosts for the evening). As mom Mill called her family to the dinner table the guests began to take their seats. Beginning with appetizers, deviled eggs and relish trays, the retro theme was alive. After appetizers the guests were engaged in the Mill family’s dinner table conversation. The main course, served family style, consisted of meatloaf, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. Before the “surprise dessert” (Moon Pies, Twinkies, Snowballs and Ho-Ho’s) mom Mill dismissed her children so they could change into their pajamas before the Red Skelton show began.

As the Mill children returned, the family retreated to their living room to watch the Red Skelton show. To the Mill family’s surprise the future color telecast of the 2004 ISES Indiana PACE Awards was on instead.

During the awards ceremony, ISES Indiana members were taken by surprise when they were called upon to announce the winners of the categories. Each member who announced a category was recognized and had a brief bio given about their company. There were 21 awards given to companies for their professional achievement in creative events (PACE).

With over 125 people in attendance, PACE @ Nite was a smashing success. The audience participation and retro TV theme created an overwhelming response from the guests.

And the PACE goes to….

Best Achievement in Logistics
Detail + Design
Best use of Catering, under $5000
Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Best Event Design & Decor, $5,001-20,000
Knox-Array Event Production
Best Not for Profit Event, under $20,000
Annie-O's Event Design & Production
Best use of Catering, $5,001-20,000
Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Best Themed Event
Eventful Marketing Solutions, Inc.
Best Event Design & Decor, $20,001 and Over
Detail + Design
Best Event Design & Decor, Table Top Design, Non-Floral
Indiana Historical Society
Best Corporate Event, $20,001-100,000
Annie O's Event Design & Production
Best use of Catering, $20,001 and Over
Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Best Technical Production
Markey's Audio Visual
Best Wedding, $15,000-40,000
Eventfull Planning
Best Event Design & Decor, Table Top Design, Floral
Detail + Design
Best use of Catering, Buffet Presentation
Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Best Not for Profit Event, 20,001 and Over
Knox -Array Event Production
Best Corporate Event, 100,001 and Over
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Best Wedding, $40,001 and Over
Detail + Design
Best ISES Team Effort
Detail + Design, Eventful Marketing Solutions, Inc., Expo Design,
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Markey's Audio Visual
Best Industry Related Contribution
Chair Covers & Linens, IRT, MBP Distinctive Catering, Perfect Wedding Guide
Peer's Choice
Jason Felders, Indiana Historical Society
Contributor of the Year
Hoaglin Fine Catering

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