Give Kids the World Black & White Gala

Hello! Destination Management is honored to be nominated for three Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine, as well as six awards by the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI). Here’s a look at the events that snagged a nod for some of the industry’s most prestigious awards. 

Give Kids the World Black & White Gala, Hello! Florida (Central)

Nominated for:

• Gala Award: Best Theatrical Entertainment Production
• ADMEI Achievement Award: Best Public Event

In September 2016, Give Kids the World hosted its annual fundraiser, Give Kids the World Black and White Gala, for 1,400 attendees at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Hello! Florida produced the black tie event, which featured a "Pirates and Princesses" theme complete with lavish food and décor with a custom show that swept guests away to a far off kingdom for the birthday party of a royal princess. Filled with sword fighting, extravagant ball gowns, and even buried treasure, this grand adventure raised much-needed funds for an amazing nonprofit where happiness inspires hope for children with life-threatening illnesses.

IPW Opening Night Event, Hello! Washington, D.C.

Nominated for:

• Gala Award: Best Achievement in Logistics
• Gala Award: Best Event Produced for a Corporation or Association: Budget Above $500,000
• ADMEI Achievement Award: Best Public Event

In June 2017, Hello! Washington, D.C. produced the opening night concert of the IPW conference for 6,500 invited VIP guests and 1,500 public attendees. This event showcased Washington, D.C. and the United States in the first-ever private event held on the National Mall. With beautiful sunset views of the United States Capitol as the background, attendees were treated to a fully catered concert with Aloe Blacc and other performers. Hello! Washington, D.C. worked with 20 different departments in the U.S. government to plan and execute a secure event as they closed off one of the busiest streets in the country. 

A Journey Through the Desert Landscape, Hello! Arizona

Nominated for:

• ADMEI Achievement Award: Best Innovative Events $50,001 – $100,000

In January 2017, Hello! Arizona produced the final event for a global management consulting firm’s "All-Hands Meeting" for 800 international guests at The Phoenician resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the course of the night, Hello! Arizona took guests on a journey through the elements that make Scottsdale an ideal destination—the hidden luxury of the desert landscape, the laid back Western charm, and the vibrant, budding local culture. From the elegant reception and dinner, to the after-party featuring Silent DJ headphones as well as a band, guests left the event with the desert warmth running through their veins.  

RE-INVENT the Night, Hello! Las Vegas

Nominated for:

• ADMEI Achievement Award: Best Innovative Events $100,001 – $200,000

In May 2017, a worldwide leading provider of software solutions hosted 1,600 attendees at their "Reinvent Customer Service" conference at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. During the welcome night reception, Hello! Las Vegas brought three different themes to life in front of guests’ eyes over the course of the evening. What started as a traditional Vintage Vegas-themed event morphed into a fluorescent 1980s wonderland, and finally into a techno electronic fantasyland. As each theme took over the space, performers captivated guests with dazzling performances and interactive elements. The traditional corporate event format was cast aside as Hello! Las Vegas Reinvented the Night!

Mysterious Masquerade Ball, Hello! Texas

Nominated for:

• ADMEI Achievement Award: Best Innovative Events $100,001 – $200,000

In February 2017, Hello! Texas produced a Masquerade-themed event for 1,700 employees of a Fortune 500 clinical laboratory services corporation at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. Guests chose their perfect mask at interactive stations during the day. The night’s event featured luxurious décor that transformed the room into a masquerade ball and included over eight different table décor and soft seating looks with custom centerpieces. Crystal chandeliers glittered overhead while large swags of velvety drapes hung from the ceiling. Attendees were swept into a mysterious world where, for a few hours, co-workers could mask their identity and meet for the first time.  

Dining Innovation at The Phoenician, Hello! Arizona

Nominated for:

• ADMEI Excellence Award: Excellence in Technology Integration

In December 2016, Hello! Arizona produced a dinner for 24 members of a luxury-lifestyle magazine in the Canyon Suites at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. To create a high-end experience that was truly unique, Hello! Arizona created an eight-course interactive dining experience featuring an LED table top that displayed graphics to match each course of the dinner. From swirling animations to graphics that grew like flourishes, each was synchronized to the elegant white glove dinner service. Through their ingenuity, Hello! Arizona was able to deliver something unexpected to guests who thought they’d seen everything.

We look forward to the Gala Award results on February 1 and the ADMEI Award results on February 10!