ALASKA
Best Convention/Conference Venue
AND THE WINNER IS: Alyeska Resort
Runners-up:
» Ted Ferry Civic Center
» Hotel Captain Cook
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space
AND THE WINNER IS: Hotel Captain Cook
Congratulations to the finalists for Northwest Meetings + Events Best of 2019 readers' choice awards. We won't be hosting an awards celebration this year, but check back in a few months when the winners will be announced online.
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Alaska
Best Convention/Conference Venue
Alyeska Resort
Hotel Captain Cook
Ted Ferry Civic Center
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space
Cape Fox Lodge
Hilton Anchorage
Hotel Captain Cook
Best Meeting/Event Venue (No Hotels or Convention/Conference Centers)
Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
Alaska Sealife Center
Anchorage Museum
Best Resort
Alyeska Resort
The Lodge at Denali Park Village
Waterfall Resort Alaska
British Columbia
Best Convention/Conference Venue
Fairmont Waterfront
Vancouver Convention Centre
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space
Fairmont Empress
The Fairmont Waterfront
The Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Best Meeting & Event Planning Company
BC Event Management
BrandLive Management
E=mc2 events
Best Meeting/Event Venue (No Hotels or Convention/Conference Centers)
Butchart Gardens
The Brew Creek Centre
Vancouver Aquarium
Best Resort
Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Wickannish Inn
Idaho
Best Convention/Conference Venue
The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Shore Lodge
Sun Valley Resort
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space
The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Shore Lodge
Sun Valley Resort
Best Meeting/Event Venue (No Hotels or Convention/Conference Centers)
Basque Center
Chateau des Fleurs
JUMP
Best Resort
The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Shore Lodge
Sun Valley Resort
Oregon
Best Audio-Visual/Visual Presentation Provider
Allied Video Productions
Greenlight Creative
Rose City Sound
Best Casino with Meeting Space
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Spirit Mountain Casino
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
Best Catering Company
Elephants Catering
Vibrant Table Catering & Events
Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering
Best Convention/Conference Venue
Oregon Convention Center
Riverhouse on the Deschutes
Salem Convention Center
Best Entertainment Provider
Hit Machine
Portland Photo Booth
The Party Team
Best Event /Floral Décor
Green Thumb Flower Box
Royce’s Prop Shop
Vibrant Flowers
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space (More than 200 Guest Rooms)
Hotel Monaco Portland
The Nines
Sunriver Resort
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space (Less Than 200 Guest Rooms)
The Allison Inn & Spa
Columbia Gorge Hotel
Pronghorn Resort
Best Meeting & Event Planning Company
Cindy Thompson Events
Luxe Event Productions
Viva! Events
Best Meeting/Event Venue (No Hotels or Convention/Conference Centers)
Exchange Ballroom
Leftbank Annex
Urban Studios
Best Rental Service
A to Z Party Rentals
The Party Place
Royce’s Prop Shop
Best Resort/Lodge with Meeting/Event Space
Black Butte Ranch
McMenamins Edgefield
Tetherow Resort
Best Transportation Provider/Valet Services
Lucky Limousine
NW Navigator
MTR Western
Best Winery/Brewery/Distillery with Event Space
King Estate Winery
Stoller Family Estate
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Washington
Best Audio-Visual/Visual Presentation Provider
AVMS
Blue Danube Productions
Crimson Haze Event Lighting
Best Casino with Meeting Space
Angel of the Winds
Swinomish Casino and Lodge
Tulalip Resort Casino
Best Catering Company
Kaspars Special Events & Catering
Lisa Dupar Catering
Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering
Best Convention/Conference Venue
Meydenbauer Convention Center
Spokane Convention Center
Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
Washington State Convention Center
Best Entertainment Provider
Animate Objects Physical Theater
Lighting the Sound
Nash Fung
Best Event Décor/Floral Décor
Fena Flowers
PJ Hummel & Co.
Tolo Events
Best Hotel with More Than 200 Rooms with Meeting/Event Space
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Best Hotel with Less Than 200 Rooms with Meeting/Event Space
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Salish Lodge & Spa
Woodmark Hotel
Best Meeting & Event Planning Company
SHWorldwide
Solomon Events
Tolo Events
Best Meeting/Event Venue (No Hotels or Convention/Conference Centers)
Fremont Foundry
JM Cellars
Woodland Park Zoo
Best Rental Service
CORT Party Rentals (AA Party, ABC Special Event)
Grand Event Rentals
Pedersen’s Rentals
Best Resort/Lodge with Meeting/Event Space
The Resort at Port Ludlow
Salish Lodge & Spa
Suncadia Resort
Best Transportation Provider/Valet Service
British Motor Coach
Butler Seattle
Starline Luxury Motor Coaches
Best Winery/Brewery/Distillery with Event Space
Chateau Lill
Chateau Ste. Michelle
JM Cellars
ALASKA
Best Convention/Conference Venue
AND THE WINNER IS: Alyeska Resort
Runners-up:
» Ted Ferry Civic Center
» Hotel Captain Cook
Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space
AND THE WINNER IS: Hotel Captain Cook
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