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Events Excellence — International Recognition
Global Events&Celebrations Awards
Honouring wedding planners, event agencies, corporate event organisers, luxury event services, and the full live experience industry worldwide.
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About the Awards
Celebrating events, celebrations & live experience
at its finest
The Global Events & Celebrations Awards recognises the planners, agencies, venues, and suppliers who create the world's most memorable occasions — from intimate luxury weddings and corporate conferences to large-scale public events and experiential brand activations.
Our independent judges — senior figures from the global events industry — assess every nomination for creativity, execution, client experience, and measurable impact.
"Events are ephemeral by nature, but the recognition that comes with a Global Events Award is permanent — and it tells the world you do this better than anyone."
38+
Countries
450+
Winners
10
Core Categories
5
Years Running
Who Can Enter
Event planners, agencies, venues, AV and production companies, wedding planners, corporate event teams, and entertainment providers worldwide.
Solo planners and large agencies are both welcome. What matters is the quality and memorability of what you deliver.
Award Categories
The sub-industries
we recognise
The Global Events & Celebrations Awards covers ten categories spanning weddings, corporate events, entertainment, and live experience production.
01
Best Wedding Planner
Recognising the individuals and agencies who create exceptional and seamless wedding celebrations.
02
Best Wedding Venue
Honouring the locations that provide the perfect setting and service for luxury weddings.
03
Best Corporate Event Agency
Celebrating excellence in the planning and execution of conferences, galas, and corporate meetings.
04
Best Experiential & Brand Activation Agency
Awarding agencies that create immersive live experiences that connect brands with audiences.
05
Best AV & Event Production Company
Recognising the technical specialists who bring events to life through light, sound, and staging.
06
Best Luxury Event Stylist
Honouring the designers who transform spaces through creative styling and decor.
07
Best Entertainment Provider
Celebrating the performers and agencies providing world-class entertainment for live events.
08
Best Event Catering Company
Awarding excellence in food, beverage, and service for events of all scales.
09
Best Virtual or Hybrid Event Provider
Recognising innovation in delivering high-quality event experiences across digital platforms.
10
Event of the Year
The flagship award for the single most outstanding event executed within the award cycle.
How It Works
A rigorous,
transparent
process
Every nomination submitted to the Global Events & Celebrations Awards is assessed through the same independent, structured process — ensuring fairness, credibility, and genuine prestige for every winner.
01
Submit Your Nomination
Complete the nomination form with details about the business, project, or professional you wish to put forward. Nominations are accepted year-round.
02
Initial Eligibility Review
Our editorial team reviews all submissions to confirm eligibility, completeness, and alignment with the relevant category criteria.
03
Independent Evaluation
Shortlisted nominees are assessed by our independent judging panel — senior professionals drawn from across the Events, Celebrations & Live Experience industry internationally.
04
Winner Announcement
Winners are notified, formally announced, and presented with their Global Events & Celebrations Awards digital credentials and certification.
05
Profile Publication
Each winner receives a dedicated profile page published on the Global Events & Celebrations Awards website, with backlinks and social promotion across the Global Awards network.
Past Winners
Recognised for
excellence
Events & Celebrations
Bassett Events
Bassett Events is a Toronto-based event planning and production company specializing in corporate, nonprofit, and luxury private events across Canada. It is recognized for its high-end design approach and full-service event management, from concept creation to execution.
Events & Celebrations
Quintessentially Events
Quintessentially Events is the luxury event planning and production division of Quintessentially Group, specializing in ultra-high-end private and corporate experiences for affluent individuals and global brands. Operating as the group’s dedicated events arm, it leverages the parent company’s concierge network and high-net-worth client base to design and deliver bespoke, globally staged events.
Events & Celebrations
MGN Events
MGN Events is a UK-based creative event management and production company headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire. It designs, plans and delivers corporate and private events for clients across the UK and internationally, with a focus on highly produced, bespoke experiences.
Events & Celebrations
Rafanelli Events
Rafanelli Events is an elite, full-service event design and production firm widely considered one of the premier event planning agencies in the world. Founded in 1996 by Bryan Rafanelli, the company has built a reputation for high-stakes discretion and "CIA-level" logistics for a client list that includes U.S. presidents, Fortune 500 companies, and global celebrities. It focuses on immersive, story-driven experiences for private clients, major corporations, non-profits, and high-profile public occasions.
Events & Celebrations
Freeman Company
The Freeman Company is the world’s largest provider of integrated marketing solutions for live events, exhibitions, and conferences. Based in Dallas, Texas, it is a family-owned powerhouse that has dominated the trade show industry for nearly a century. It provides integrated strategy, creative design, logistics, and technology services that power thousands of trade shows, conventions, and corporate events worldwide. The company is recognized for shaping the modern experiential marketing industry through its innovative approach to audience engagement.
Events & Celebrations
Oren Co
Oren Co is a luxury event and wedding planning company known for designing high-end, detail-rich celebrations around the world. Founded by Heather Balliet, it has built a reputation for creating refined, highly customized experiences that blend artistic design with logistical precision.
Events & Celebrations
David Tutera Events
David Tutera Events is a luxury wedding and event planning company founded by celebrity event designer David Tutera. Known for producing high-end, highly personalized celebrations, the brand has become synonymous with creativity, glamour, and bespoke experiences for elite clients worldwide.
Events & Celebrations
GoGather
GoGather is a boutique corporate event management agency that specializes in high-end destination events, luxury incentive trips, and large-scale user conferences. Founded in 2008, the company is known for its strategic approach to meeting management, focusing on delivering measurable business results rather than just logistics.
Events & Celebrations
Colin Cowie Lifestyle
Colin Cowie Lifestyle is a world-renowned, full-service event design and production firm that has defined the gold standard for luxury weddings and high-profile parties for over 30 years. Founded in 1992 by lifestyle guru Colin Cowie, the agency is famous for its holistic, sensory-driven approach to experiential design.
Events & Celebrations
Hosts Global
Hosts Global is a premier Destination Management Company (DMC) and global alliance specializing in corporate meetings, incentive travel, and large-scale event production. With a legacy spanning over 65 years, the company is a strategic partner for planners looking to execute complex events across six continents.
Events & Celebrations
A Perfect Event
A Perfect Event is an award-winning luxury event planning and design firm based in Chicago. Founded in 1996 by celebrity planner and lifestyle expert Debi Lilly, the company has spent over 25 years establishing itself as a premier destination for high-end weddings, corporate galas, and social celebrations. In recent years, the firm has leaned heavily into eco-friendly event design, emphasizing locally sourced flowers and reusable décor elements.
Events & Celebrations
First Events
First Event is a prominent, employee-owned corporate event management agency based in the UK. Established in 1998, the company has grown from a regional specialist in Yorkshire into a global player, producing high-impact physical, virtual, and hybrid events for clients worldwide.
Nominate
Put forward
the best
Nominations are open to any individual, business, or organisation that meets the eligibility criteria. You may nominate yourself, a client, or a company you believe deserves international recognition.
- ✓ Nominations are free to submit
- ✓ Open to all sizes of business
- ✓ International submissions welcome
- ✓ All entries independently evaluated
- ✓ Winners promoted globally
- ✓ Dedicated winner profile pages
Submit Your Nomination
Free to enter. Open internationally. Takes 5 minutes.
FAQs
Common
questions
Everything you need to know about the Global Events & Celebrations Awards nomination process, eligibility, and what winners receive.
Who can nominate for the Global Events & Celebrations Awards?+
Anyone can submit a nomination — whether you are nominating your own business, a client, a supplier, or a company you admire. Nominations are open internationally to any Events, Celebrations & Live Experience professional or organisation operating at a professional standard.
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Winner Testimonial
"The Global Events Award became our most powerful sales tool. Every new client conversation now starts with it."
Isabella Crane
Crane Events & Occasions — 2024 Winner, Best Wedding Planner
Global Events & Celebrations Awards
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