SPECIAL EVENTS MAGAZINE
GALA AWARDS

The Special Events Magazine Gala Awards recognize the finest work in special events worldwide.  Entries are received from around the world, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, England, Germany, Israel, Spain, Thailand, the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

Winners of the Special Events Magazine 2008 International Gala Awards were announced on January 30, 2009, in San Diego, California.

The 2008 Daffodil Ball won in the category of:

• Best Fundraising Event

The Ball was also nominated in the categories of:

• Best Décor
• Best Entertainment

Isabelle Lê (Event Coordinator, Alison Silcoff Events), Alison Silcoff and Daniel Jean (Moment Factory)

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Gala Winners Named at The Special Event 2009
Special Events Magazine, February 2009

The 2006 Daffodil Ball won in the category of:

• Best Event Produced for a Non-Profit Organization

Alison Silcoff and Committee Member, Shirley Quantz

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Winners of the Special Events Magazine 2005 International Gala Awards were announced on January 13, 2006, in Dallas, Texas.

The 2005 Daffodil Ball won in two categories:

• Best Fundraising Event
• Best Event Produced for a Non-Profit Organization

Alison Silcoff and Nicole Magnan

Winners of the Special Events Magazine 2003 International Gala Awards were announced on January 9, 2004, at a Black Tie gala for 900 guests in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 2003 Daffodil Ball won in two categories:

• Best Fundraising Event
• Best Theme Decor

Alison Silcoff and Nicole Magnan

Winners of the Special Events Magazine 2000 International Gala Awards were announced on January 12, 2001, at a Black Tie gala in New Orleans. The 2000 Daffodil Ball won in the category of: Best Fundraising Event

CEIA STAR AWARDS

The CEIA (Canadian Events Industry Awards) is the premier national awards program which recognizes outstanding achievements in Canadian special events, meeting management, conference planning and exhibition management.