PEOPLE
Best Convention and Visitors Bureau (Town/Area More than 80,000 in Population)
THE WINNER IS: Meet Minneapolis
Minneapolis | 612.767.8000
Runners-up:
» Explore Brainerd Lakes
» Visit Saint Paul
Best Convention and Visitors Bureau (Town/Area 25,000-80,000 in Population)
THE WINNER IS: Roseville Visitors Association
Roseville | 651.633.3002
Runners-up:
» St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
» Explore Edina
Best Convention and Visitors Bureau (Town/Area Less than 25,000 in Population)
THE WINNER IS: Discover Stillwater
Stillwater | 651.351.1717
Runners-up:
» Visit Bemidji
» Red Wing Visitors & Convention Bureau
Best Entertainment (Performer or Talent Agency)
THE WINNER IS: Adagio Djay Entertainment
St. Paul | 612.787.3501
Runners-up:
» Acme Comedy Company
» Brave New Workshop
Best Photography
THE WINNER IS: lauren b. photography
Minneapolis | 612.708.2090
Runners-up:
» Joe Szurszewski Photography;
» Coppersmith Photography
Best Planning Company
THE WINNER IS: Do Good Events
Golden Valley | 612.293.9420
Runners-up:
» Event Lab
» metroConnections
Best Team-Building Activity/Facilitator/Organizer
THE WINNER IS: Brave New Workshop
Minneapolis | 612.332.6620
Runners-up:
» GetKnit Events
» Escape MSP
VENUES
Best Casino
THE WINNER IS: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Prior Lake | 952.496.6528
Runners-up:
» Treasure Island Resort & Casino
» Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Best Convention/Conference Center
THE WINNER IS: Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis | 612.335.6000
Runners-up:
» Saint Paul RiverCentre
» St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
Best Golf Venue
THE WINNER IS: Grand View Lodge
Nisswa | 800.368.1885
Runners-up:
» Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake
» Golden Valley Country Club
Best Histroic or Cultural Venue
THE WINNER IS: Landmark Center
St. Paul | 651.292.3233
Runners-up:
» Glensheen Historic Estate
» First Avenue
Best Hotel wtih Meeting/Event Space (300 or More Guest Rooms)
THE WINNER IS: Radisson Blu Mall of America
Bloomington | 952.881.5258
Runners-up:
» Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
» Hilton Minneapolis
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:
» Hewing Hotel
» Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown
Best Meeting/Event Venue (No Hotel)
THE WINNER IS: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Chaska | 612.301.7596
Runners-up:
» Day Block Event Center
» Solar Arts by Chowgirls
Best Renovation
THE WINNER IS: Walker Art Center
Minneapolis | 612.375.7600
Runners-up:
» Hilton Minneapolis
» The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Best Resort/Lodge
THE WINNER IS: Grand View Lodge
Nisswa | 800.368.1885
Runner’s-up:
» Madden’s on Gull Lake
» Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior
Best Restaurant with Private Dining Space
THE WINNER IS: Murray’s Restaurant
Minneapolis | 612.339.0909
Runners-up:
» Fogo de Chão
» Bar La Grassa
Best Sports Venue
THE WINNER IS: U.S. Bank Stadium
Minneapolis | 612.777.8700
Runners-up:
» Target Field
» Xcel Energy Center
Best Brewery/Distillery/Winery with Event Space
THE WINNER IS: Surly Brewing Company
Minneapolis | 763.999.4065
Runners-up:
» Indeed Brewing Company
» Tattersall Distilling
SERVICES
Best Audio-Visual Provider
THE WINNER IS: Allied Productions & Sales
Mendota Heights | 651.451.6846
Runners-up:
» AV For You
» AVEX
Best Boats/Cruises/Charters
THE WINNER IS: Stillwater River Boats
Stillwater | 651.430.1234
Runners-up:
» Al and Alma’s Supper Club and Charter Cruises
» Vista Fleet
Best Catering Company
THE WINNER IS: Chowgirls Killer Catering
Minneapolis | 612.203.0786
Runners-up:
» D’Amico Catering
» CRAVE Catering
Best Event Decor Provider
THE WINNER IS: Event Lab
Minneapolis | 952.224.8558
Runners-up:
» Girl Friday
» Festivities
Best Florist
THE WINNER IS: Bachman’s
Minneapolis | 612.861.7620
Runners-up:
» Sadie’s Couture Floral
» Lake Harriet Florist
Best Rental Service Provider
THE WINNER IS: Rudy’s Event Rentals
St. Paul | 651.493.0872
Runners-up:
» Après Event Décor and Tent Rental
» Ultimate Events
Best Transportation Provider
THE WINNER IS: Total Luxury Limousine Services
St. Paul | 651.770.5668
Runners-up:
» Lorenz Bus Service
» Eclipse Global Transportation