CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE 2023 BEST OF LIVE AWARDS:
WOMEN WHO ROCK MEETINGS & EVENTS
The Best of Live Awards, presented by Live Nation Special Events, shines the spotlight on women who make visions a reality. The award celebrates the outstanding achievements of leaders in today's meetings events industry. From exceptional event planning to flawless execution, this award recognizes those who have raised the bar and set new industry standards for meetings and private events across the country. Join us in honoring these exceptional individuals and organizations for their contributions to the world of live events.
BEST SUSTAINABLE EVENT
photo: Global Gourmet event at Shoreline Amphitheater
- Laura Lyons, Global Gourmet Catering (Live Nation Special Events San Francisco Bay Area)
BEST SPORTS ACTIVATION
photo: SiriusXM and Pandora event at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Brandy Morin, Elizabeth Brochhausen, Noelle Berry, Lindsey Parham, Juliet Dickey, and Ari Peters, SiriusXM Pandora (Live Nation Special Events and Arizona Financial Theatre)
BEST HOLIDAY PARTY
photo: KFC NCAC event at Mercury Ballroom
- Brenna Kelly, Park Place Technologies (House of Blues Cleveland)
- Dory Ward, PwC (Live Nation Special Events Chicago)
- Emily Gaddie, KFC NCAC, Inc (Mercury Ballroom)
- Natalie Burgos, Virgin Orbit (Live Nation Special Events Orange County)
BEST FUNDRAISER EVENT
- Brittnay Tobin, Winslow & Associates, Inc (Live Nation Special Events San Francisco Bay Area)
- Katie Everett, Katalyst Productions (Live Nation Special Events Philadelphia)
- Malinda Colaizzi, Women Who Rock (Roxian Theatre)
- Monica Riebli, City of Hope (House of Blues Chicago)
- Omi Crawford, Law Rocks (Live Nation Special Events New York)
- Angela Paasche, Saint Mary's Foundation at Trinity Health Grand Rapids (GLC Live at 20 Monroe)
- Amy Fiore, Story Pirates Changemakers (The Wiltern)
- Tina Fabiani, MidState Medical Center (Toyota Oakdale Theatre)
BEST EVENT DESIGN
photo: Cre8ive Event Rentals Inc at The Van Buren
- Kathye Allen, Cre8ive Event Rentals Inc (The Van Buren)
- Morgan Azurdia, MO&CO Custom Events (The Echo Lounge & Music Hall)
BEST CORPORATE EVENT
photo: A+E Networks event at Coney Island Amphitheater
- Debbie DiTucci, Patricia Paredes Saez, and Terrie Pologianis, A+E Networks (Live Nation Special Events New York)
- Deborah Korian, FanDuel (The Fillmore Silver Spring)
- Destaney Henderson, Deloitte (House of Blues Chicago)
- Corinne Watters, SpartanNash (GLC Live at 20 Monroe)
- Jamie Stone, Arizona Restaurant Association (Live Nation Special Events Arizona)
BEST CONFERENCE EVENT
photo: Classy event at The Fillmore Philadelphia
- Amy Young, Destination Consultants (GLC Live at 20 Monroe)
- Laura Kaiden, Alexa Obermeyer, Brooke Burkhardt, Classy (Live Nation Special Events Philadelphia)
BEST CATERING MENU
- Adrienne Cole, Marigold Catering Co (Mercury Ballroom)
- Adrienne Paget, Nibblers Catering (Live Nation Special Events Arizona)
- Claudene Revere, Relish Catering + Hospitality (Coney Island Amphitheater)
- Diana Airoldi, Cafe Natalie Catering (Bayou Music Center)
- Ginny Northrup, QC Catering (The Fillmore Charlotte)
- Jessica Silvaggio-Saldivar, Spice of Life Catering (Aztec Theatre)
ROUND OF APPLAUSE
We invite you to join us in celebrating the incredible women who have made a significant impact on the meetings and events industry with their exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication. We are proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions and achievements with the Best of Live Awards, presented by Live Nation Special Events.
At Live Nation Special Events, we are dedicated to making a positive impact and supporting female leaders in the event industry and beyond. We are thrilled to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations for not only their exceptional talent and leadership but also for their commitment to creating an inclusive industry.
Together, let's raise the bar and set new standards for the future of live events and celebrate inclusion.