Best Convention + Visitors Bureau (Town/Area More than 80,000 in Population)
THE WINNER IS: VISIT DULUTH
Duluth | 218.722.4011
Runners-up
» Explore Brainerd Lakes
» Meet Minneapolis
Best Convention + Visitors Bureau (Town/Area 25,000-80,000 in Population)
THE WINNER IS: ROSEVILLE VISITORS ASSOCIATION
Roseville | 651.633.3002
Runners-up
» Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau
» Visit Mankato
Best Convention + Visitors Bureau (Town/Area Less than 25,000 in Population)
THE WINNER IS: DISCOVER STILLWATER
Stillwater | 651.351.1717
Runners-up
» Red Wing Visitors & Convention Bureau
» Visit Detroit Lakes
Best Entertainment
THE WINNER IS: ADAGIO DJAY ENTERTAINMENT
St. Paul | 612.787.3501
Runners-up
» Boogie Wonderland
» A Touch of Magic
Best Photography/Videography
THE WINNER IS: LAUREN B. PHOTOGRAPHY
Minneapolis | 612.708.2090
Runners-up
» Graddy Photography
» Coppersmith Photography
Best Team-Building Activity/ Facilitator/Organizer
THE WINNER IS: BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP
Minneapolis | 612.332.6620
Runners-up
» Cooks of Crocus Hill
» metroConnections
Best Golf Venue
THE WINNER IS: MADDEN’S ON GULL LAKE
Brainerd | 218.829.2811
Runners-up
» Grand View Lodge Golf Resort & Spa
» Hazeltine National Golf Club
Best Historic Venue
THE WINNER IS: RUTTGER’S BAY LAKE LODGE
Deerwood | 218.678.2885
Runners-up
» James J. Hill House
» St. James Hotel
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space (More than 300 Guest Rooms)
THE WINNER IS: RADISSON BLU MALL OF AMERICA
Bloomington | 952.881.5258
Runners-up
» Hilton Minneapolis
» Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space (Less than 300 Guest Rooms)
THE WINNER IS: THE SAINT PAUL HOTEL
St. Paul | 651.292.9292
Runners-up
» Nicollet Island Inn
» Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Best Meeting/Event Space (No Hotel)
THE WINNER IS: BAYVIEW EVENT CENTER
Excelsior | 952.470.8439
Runners-up
» Aria
» Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Best Renovation
THE WINNER IS: INTERCONTINENTAL SAINT PAUL RIVERFRONT
St. Paul | 651.292.1900
Runners-up
» Sheraton Bloomington Hotel
» Minneapolis Visitor Information
Best Resort with Meeting/Event Space
THE WINNER IS: GRAND VIEW LODGE GOLF RESORT & SPA
Nisswa | 218.963.2234
Runners-up
» Breezy Point Resort
» Madden’s on Gull Lake
Best Restaurant/Bar with Private Dining Space
THE WINNER IS: LAKE ELMO INN
Lake Elmo | 651.777.8495
Runners-up
» Lord Fletcher’s
» The Bachelor Farmer
Best Venue Outside of Twin Cities Metro Area
THE WINNER IS: DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION CENTER
Duluth | 218.722.5573
Runners-up
» Arrowwood Lodge
» Winehaven Winery
Best Attraction
THE WINNER IS: COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY
St. Paul | 651.487.8201
Runners-up
» Mall of America
» Minnesota State Fair
Best Audio-Visual Provider
THE WINNER IS: AV FOR YOU
St. Louis Park | 952.500.8839
Runners-up
» AVVR
» AVEX
Best Boats/Cruises/Charters
THE WINNER IS: BREEZY BELLE AT BREEZY POINT RESORT
Pequot Lakes | 218.562.7164
Runners-up
» Al and Alma’s Supper Club and Charter Cruises
» Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen
Best Event
THE WINNER IS: MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
St. Paul | 651.288.4400
Runners-up
» Nisswa City of Lights Celebration & Holiday Fireworks
» Oktoberfest at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge
Best Catering Company (On- or Off-Site)
THE WINNER IS: D’AMICO CATERING
Minneapolis | 612.238.4444
Runners-up
» CRAVE Catering
» Chowgirls Killer Catering
Best Event Décor
THE WINNER IS: EVENT LAB
Eden Prairie | 952.224.8558
Runners-up
» Linen Effects
» Festivities
Best Florist
THE WINNER IS: THE WINNER IS: BACHMAN’S
Minneapolis | 612.861.7311
Runners-up
» Brainerd Floral
» Petals & Beans
Best Rental Service Provider
THE WINNER IS: A-1 MINNETONKA RENTAL
Wayzata | 952.471.9700
Runners-up
» Linen Effects
» Après Party and Tent Rental
Best Social Media Presence
THE WINNER IS: GRAND VIEW LODGE GOLF RESORT & SPA
Nisswa | 218.963.2234
Runners-up
» Madden’s on Gull Lake
» Xcel Energy Center
Best Transportation
THE WINNER IS: RENEE’S ROYAL VALET – LIMOS, COACHES & TROLLEYS
Plymouth | 763.551.1919
Runners-up
» Total Luxury Limousine
» Minnesota Coaches
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Jolene Ihle, Founder
IdeationMKT
Lifetime Achievement
“I was 10 years old when I received my Muscular Dystrophy Carnival Kit in the mail. The box was filled with cool ideas and colorful materials to support fundraising efforts. I was completely enthralled with the event planning process. … This experience was my jumpstart into events and I was hooked.”
Here's who has been crowned the winners and runners-up of the Minnesota Meetings + Events Best of 2020 readers' choice awards. Congratulations!
Best Brewery/Cidery/Distillery/Winery with Event Space
Surly Brewing Company
Congratulations to the finalists for Minnesota Meetings + Events Best of 2020 readers' choice awards. We look forward to celebrating with each of you at the awards celebration (date/location TBA) where the winners and 2020 Hall of Fame inductees will be announced.
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Best A/V Provider
Allied Production & Sales
AVEX
AV For You
Best Boats/Cruises/Charters