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The SHINE (Special Honors In Notable Events) Awards are a night to recognize our fellow event professionals and celebrate all that we do! 

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Attending? 

Attending just the awards show? Come be part of the event industry's best of the best!  Join us for a night of celebration, mingle, network, and watch an amazing awards show! Don't forget there are discounted rates if you purchase the bundled Connects & awards ticket!

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Submit For An Award

ILEA Michigan's 1st annual SHINE Awards is a prestigious event honoring and recognizing the exceptional achievements of our fellow event industry professionals. This celebration showcases the creativity, innovation, and hard work that makes our industry so vibrant. Join us for a night of glamour, inspiration, and celebration as we come together to applaud the best of the best!

Important
Dates

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Submission Deadline: January 17, 2025
Entry Fees - Members
Entry Fees - Non Members
Awards Presented: March 12, 2025
Standard: January 17, 2025
Early Bird: December 20, 2024
Extended: January 31, 2025
Early Bird: December 20, 2024
Extended: January 31, 2025
Standard: January 17, 2025
$35
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$50
$75
$100

Award Categories

Award descriptions are located in the application instructions below. 

  • Best Vendor In Catering for Social Events

  • Best Vendor In Catering for Corporate Events 

Catering

  • Most Unique Event Design

  • Best Floral Design

  • Best Custom Installation

Event Design & Decor

  • Best Use of Technology 

  • Best Single Photo At An Event

  • Best Use of Social Media For An Event

Creative Services

  • Best Behind Scenes

Support Services

  • Best Overall Social Event

  • Best Overall Corporate Event

Event Planning

  • Best Vendor In Entertainment

Entertainment

  • Shining Star

  • Luminary

  • Best ILEA Vendor Partner

General

Please read application instructions before submitting

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Award Submissions

Event Date
Chose The Award You Are Applying For
Submission Fee (Apply Member Code at Checkout)
Early Bird Submission Fee$50

Have questions or issues with submitting your entry? Email ileamichigan@gmail.com

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