With a 36% increase in entries this year, Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) have announced the winners in the categories of Achievement (for an entire event or program), Excellence (for a program component) and Recognition (for individuals), during the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) Annual Conference, 11-13 February in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Members’ Choice award is presented to the Achievement Award finalist chosen by their peers.
2016 Achievement Award Winners
Achievement Awards recognize an entire program/event.
Storyboards provides more information about these award winning programs.
Best Creative Activity – Best Destination Marketing
- AlliedPRA San Diego. CDX15 Fam
Best Creative Activity – Best Public Event
- factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma, Saturday’s With Santa
Best Creative Activity – Best Recreational Activity
- Destination Nashville, Super Workout
Best Creative Activity – Corporate Social Responsibility
- ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc., a DMC Network Company, How Does Your Garden Grow?
Best Creative Activity – Best Teambuilding Activity
- Ultimate Ventures, a DMC Network Company, Campwannahavafunna Teambuilding
Best Creative Activity – Best Tour Program
- AXS Group, LLC., a DMC Network Company, Winter Wonderland Of Tours
Best Logistics – Transportation
- AXS Group, LLC., a DMC Network Company, Focus On Transportation
Best Innovative Events under $50,000
- Hosts New Orleans, Le Meridien New Orleans Grand Opening
Best Innovative Events $50,001 – $100,000
- Hosts Las Vegas, Revup Dive Bar – “A Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name”
Best Innovative Events $100,001 – $200,000
- factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma, The Animal Conference
Best Innovative Events $200,001 – $500,000
- BBC Destination Management, Interactive Festival At Historic Market
Best Innovative Events $500,001 and up
- Destination Nashville, From Edison To Led Power Your Performance
Best Overall Program
- Newport Hospitality, Inc., a DMC Network Company, Volvo Ocean Race Corporate Hospitality
2016 Excellence Awards Winners
The Excellence Awards are presented for one component of a program.
Excellence Awards – Excellence in Cultural and Tradition Integration
- Hadler DMC, 2015 Growing Elite Incentive Trip
Excellence Awards – Excellence in Entertainment Production
- Hosts New Orleans, Bacardi Owns The Streets
Excellence Awards – Excellence in Event Décor/Design
- Roberts Event Group, Bash at the Big House
Excellence Awards – Excellence in Incentive Travel Programming or Service
- +39 events, Luxe of Italy, a Reward of a Lifetime
Excellence Awards – Excellence in Meeting Services
- Newport Hospitality, Inc., a DMC Network Company, Volvo Ocean Race – Corporate Hospitality
Excellence Awards – Excellence in Risk & Crisis Management
- Destination Philly A.C., a DMC Network Company, Oceans of Opportunity or Into the Abyss
Excellence Awards – Excellence in Site Inspection & Technical Production
- ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc., a DMC Network Company, Farming and the French Quarter: Scouting Agriculture Infrastructure in New Orleans
2016 Recognition Winners
Joanne O’Connor President’s Award
Presented to one individual who have made a significant contribution to ADMEI and the DMC industry during the past year
- Cindy Y. Lo, Red Velvet Events, a Global DMC Partner
Destination Management Volunteer of the Year
Presented to individual who have demonstrated significant contributions to ADMEI in their volunteer efforts.
- Denise Marie Germano, Hosts Global Alliance
Destination Management Rising Star
Presented to individual who have demonstrated significant contributions to the DMC industry.
- Cara Pratt, DMCP Destination Partners, Inc., A DMC Network Company
Destination Management Professionals of the Year
Presented to the individuals who has made a significant contribution to the DMC industry over the past year.
- Jennifer Patino, DMCP, Hosts Global
- Alexander Rodionov, DMCP, CMP, Tsar Events DMC & PCO
Lifetime Achievement
Presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the DMC industry during their career. The following individuals will be inducted into the ADMEI Hall of Fame:
- Bonnie Boyd, DMCP, CMP, BBC Destination Management
- Rhonda Marko, DMCP, CMM, CMP, Destination Nashville
- Madelyn Marusa, DMCP, AlliedPRA Destination Management
Member’s Choice Award
The Member’s Choice Award is based on all of the finalists for the Achievement Awards. Conference participants have chosen:
- AlliedPRA Northern California, Grandmasters 2015
Storyboards
All Achievement Award Finalists will be asked to submit a storyboard that highlights their program/event. These storyboards will be displayed on the ADMEI website and at the Annual Conference on LCD televisions throughout the prefunction space. Storyboards must be designed and submitted in widescreen ration (16 x 9), landscape format. As a template, you can use 18″ high x 32″ wide or 27″ high x 48″ wide to achieve the 16 x 9 ratio. The storyboard can be submitted as a .jpg or .pdf file. Please remember that larger files will take long to load on the website; please try to keep the file under 5 Mg.
