The Dallas Chapter of ISES is once again hosting The 2008 Texas Star Awards, the premier Awards program dedicated to recognizing excellence in the many disciplines of our industry, accomplished by those professionals residing within the State of Texas.

With the elegant backdrop of The Adolphus Hotel and more involvement from professional organizations throughout the state of Texas, this year’s event promises to be our largest and most exciting to date.

Silent Auction Donations

From Jim Monroe, J MONROE DESIGNS
a moonlight sail with champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries

From Melissa Pruitt, Airstar Lighting of Texas
1.5 hour yoga class

From Dean Faulkner, LiveWire Special Events
4 personal training sessions – 1 hour once a week for 4 weeks

From Mike Miller, Drinks Fantastic
a drink concocted and named for the winner for the permanent drinks menu

From Richard Pollak, Rainbow Entertainment
a consultation on building a backyard waterfall

From Brooks Kendall, Ken-Ran Productions
a Kendall Family Music, Art and Wine Basket

From Raymond Shelton, Fauxcades
a personalized guide for winner’s trip to NYC

From Rob Keating, Quest Drape
2 pounds of homemade special recipe beef jerky

From (Yvette Audrain) Rick Turner, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
a food and wine pairing for 10

From Christy Hill-Howard, Three Dog Bakery
become a guest pastry chef for a day

From Paula Fenner, The Adolphus
4 people to walk a giant inflatable in the Adolphus Children’s Parade

From Debbie Meyers, Bravo! Entertainment
VIP treatment to a show at House of Blues

From Luanna Stoutmeyer, Encore Productions
babysitting, up to 3 children, up to 6 hours

The 2008 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.

And the 2007 winners were....