January 2012 - Excellence Awards Ceremony at The Catamaran Resort

January 17, 2012 - 10:00am | Author: Association of Bridal Consultants, Catering

3999 Mission Boulevard - San Diego, CA 92109

Surround yourself with spectacular sunsets, white sandy beaches, and the sights and sounds of nature - all in one place. A beautiful bayside overlooking the sparkling waters of Mission Bay, exceptional cuisine, secluded tropical gardens, two sternwheelers, and friendly personalized service - The Catamaran resort has your paradise waiting.

Our Second Annual Excellence Awards Ceremony was a huge success! We reognized our members for their outstanding job in wedding planning, design, trends and products.

Our 2012 Excellence Judges are veterans of the event and wedding industry:
* Angie Kemp - Director of Event Sales, San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park
* Jim Lennox - VP Sales and Marketing, Pacific Event Productions
* Tim Otto - Owner and Lead Photographer, Tim Otto Photography

A huge thank you to our Category Sponsors:
Best New Trend – Sponsored by: ASHLEY WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY
Best Design – Sponsored by: CASHWEDDINGGIFT.COM
Best Announcement - Sponsored by: CLASSIC PARTY RENTALS
Best Memory – Sponsored by: EPOD PHOTO BOOTH
Novice of the Year – Sponsored by: JEWELL ENTERTAINMENT
Vendor of The Year - Sponsored by: THE KNOT
Consultant of the Year – Sponsored by: BACKDROPS BEAUTIFUL
ABC Rockstar – Sponsored by: kool. PARTY RENTALS

2012 Excellence Awards Winners:
Best New Trend - Peyton Vincent, Pixel Perfect by Classy Event Group
Best Design - Neil Torr, ePod Photo Booth
Best Announcement - Gina Hundley, San Diego Weddings by Gina
Best Memory - Emilio Azevedo, Emilio Azevedo Photography
Novice of the Year - Alicia Thorne, YOUnique Weddings
Vendor of the Year - Bethel Nathan, Ceremonies by Bethel
Consultant of the Year - Sabrina Cadini, La Dolce Idea
ABC Rockstar - Jason Taylor, Taylor Films

Thank you to our generous event sponsors:
Venue - Amber Kelly and Tracey Amernick, The Catamaran Resort
Bakery - Lynn Lawrie, Edelweiss Bakery
DJ - Matt Phipps, Choice Entertainment
Flowers - Kim Werdenberg, Indulge Flowers
Linens - Laura Herrera, Tavola Events
Programs - Rachel Baker, Rock Paper Scissors Design
Photography - Dennis Way, ABI Photo







[caption id="attachment_2052" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Best New Trend- Peyton Vincent, Pixel Perfect by Classy Event Group"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2051" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Best Design - Neil Torr, ePod Photo Booth"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2053" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Best Announcement - Gina Hundley, San Diego Weddings by Gina"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2054" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Best Memory - Emilio Azevedo, Emilio Azevedo Photography"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2055" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Novice of the Year - Alicia Thorne"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2056" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Vendor of the Year - Bethel Nathan, Ceremonies by Bethel"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2057" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Consultant of the Year - Sabrina Cadini, La Dolce Idea"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2058" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="ABC Rockstar - Jason Taylor, Taylor Films (Mike Hogan accepting the award for Jason)"][/caption]