Excitement is in the air as the Dallas Chapter of ISES prepares to host the 2010 Texas Star Awards at the beautiful Rosewood Mansion On Turtle Creek. 

This premier award presentation is the benchmark of achievement in the Texas Event Industry. TSA is dedicated to recognizing excellence in the many disciplines of our industry, and accomplished by those professionals residing and working within the Lone Star State.

The 2010 Texas Star Awards is a perfect opportunity for event planners and industry service providers that compose your organization's membership base to work collaboratively and prepare an award submission together or submit their individual work to be recognized by the best in the industry.

A group of approximately 90 guests applauded the winners of the 2010 Texas Star Awards. This year’s awards were held at the lovely Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

The winners are:

BEST TECHNICAL PRODUCTION

George Strait Concert

Hyacinth Belcher CSEP

Onstage Systems

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY

NFL Experience

Delores Townley

Catch the Moment

BEST VIDEOGRAPHY

Legendary: The Fort Worth Block Party

Marla Watson-Werst CSEP CTA

PeaPod Group

BEST RENTAL SUPPORT

Romance on the Ranch

Dean Faulkner

LiveWire Special Events

BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A CORPORATION OR
ASSOCIATION over $100,000

Annual Holiday Open House

Sherry DeLaGarza CMP CMM – KPMG, LLC

Melissa Bailey – KPMG, LLC

Lianne Pereira CMP CMM – KPMG, LLC

Margaret Willis – KPMG, LLC

BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A CORPORATION OR
ASSOCIATION $50,000 - $100,000

Something to Talk About

Cindy Harter CSEP

Ultimate Ventures

BEST EVENT DESIGN & DÉCOR over $100,000

A Celebration of Ancient Civilizations

Jim Monroe CMP CSEP

J Monroe Designs

BEST EVENT DESIGN & DÉCOR under $35,000

Dressing Up to Go Underground

Chris Anyel

The Event Company

BEST MEETING FOR A NON-PROFIT under $100,000

Appreciation Event

Loretta Morgan – Carter Blood Card

Sally Boyd – Austin Ranch

BEST MEETING FOR A NON-PROFIT over $100,000

Sounds of the Season

Meredith Commender

Significant Events of Texas

BEST OFF-PREMISE CATERING under $15,000

Dallas Latin Showcase

Geni Morin

Creative Cuisine

BEST OFF-PREMISE CATERING $15,000 - $35,000

Creative Cuisine Wedding

Misty Ruger

Creative Cuisine

BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A WEDDING, SOCIAL EVENT OR PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL under $500 per Guest

Step It Up for Lance

Yvette Audrain CSEP CPCE

Premier Special Events

BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A WEDDING, SOCIAL EVENT OR PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL over $500 per Guest

Peacocks and Bling

Cindy Lo

Red Velvet Events, Inc.

BEST TABLETOP DESIGN

NTX Opening

Tamara Martin-Harris CWC

EventfullyU

BEST ENTERTAINMENT under $25,000

Where in the World is Waynette?

David Granger CSEP

BRAVO! Entertainment Productions

BEST ENTERTAINMENT over $25,000

HOT HOT HOT Americas

Debbie Meyers CSEP

BRAVO! Entertainment Productions

BEST MULTIPLE DAY EVENT

Texans in Banff

Chris Anyel

The Event Company

BEST CORPORATE MEETING over $100,000

Bazaarvoice Social Commerce Summit

Cindy Lo

Red Velvet Events, Inc.

BEST INDUSTRY TEAM $50,000 - $100,000

Step Up for Lance

Yvette Audrain CSEP CPCE – Premier Special Events

Jennifer Burns – Lite Dallas

Brooks Kendall – Ken-Ran Productions

Wendy Krispin – Wendy Krispin Caterer

Gary Peto – Shag Carpet

Chris Smith – Ivy Photography

Luana Stoutmeyer – Encore Entertainment

Marla Watson-Werst CSEP CTA – PeaPod Group

BEST INDUSTRY TEAM over $100,000

HOT HOT HOT Americas

Kristjan Gavin – In Good Company Meetings & Events

Brian Acheson CSEP – VIP Events, Inc.

Yvette Audrain CSEP CPCE – Premier Special Events

Debbie Meyers CSEP – BRAVO! Entertainment Productions