Overview and Rules

Please carefully read the following rules. They explain the process for nominating yourself, employee, employer or colleague in the event industry for a 2010 Event Solutions Spotlight Award.

  1. There is no entry fee.

  2. Nominations/entries can be made at this site beginning August 3, 2009 for individuals or companies meeting the qualifications outlined in the Nomination/Entry Criteria.

  3. You may enter yourself or nominate someone else.

  4. Nominees may enter more than one category. Each category will require that a separate online Entry Profile submission be created.

  5. All contact information must be included in the online nomination.

  6. Nominees will be notified by e-mail after the nomination/submission site closes in November. (Please be sure contact information is correct.)

    ENTRIES WILL BE SUBMITTED ONLINE!

  7. Deadline for nominating and submitting online entry profiles is November 23, 2009.

  8. Entry profiles should detail work during the 2009 calendar year.

  9. High-resolution photographs should be included to support entries. Refer to the Submission Instructions for specific submission requirements for each award category.

  10. Up to three letters of recommendation will appear online with the other profile material. Please submit complete copies of the letters. All contact information on the letters will be kept confidential. The information will be hidden in the online/public version.

  11. Finalists will be notified by November 30, 2009 and winners will be announced at the Spotlight Awards Event on March 8, 2010 at Event Solutions Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas.

  12. Voting will be held online at the Event Solutions website, www.event-solutions.com, from December 11, 2009 through January 31, 2010.

  13. First place honors only will be awarded at the Spotlight Awards Event on March 8, 2010 at the Event Solutions Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

  14. Finalists are encouraged to attend the Spotlight Awards Event. If you cannot attend, please contact Carolyn at Event Solutions and arrange for someone to accept the award on your behalf. Recipients will be expected to make a short statement of acceptance.
    Event Solutions does not accept liability relating to the validity of any and all photographs submitted. It is the responsibility of the nominee to ensure that appropriate permission or rights have been granted for submitted photographs. If nominees supply photographs from a third party, Event Solutions needs appropriate crediting information prior to publication.

Please contact Carolyn Baragona at (480) 889-0465 or carolyn@event-solutions.com with any further inquiries.