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Unveiling the Enchanted: Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Emerald City Applause Awards

Updated: 5 days ago

As spring breathes life back into the Seattle landscape, a season of magic unfolds! It’s time to recognize and applaud the talented event professionals who infuse flair, creativity, and passion into the industry. Nominations are officially open for the Emerald City Applause Awards, and this year's theme is “Fairytale Gardens.” Get ready to dive into an enchanting realm as we celebrate the unsung heroes of the events world!



The Heart of the Emerald City Applause Awards


The Emerald City Applause Awards have become a cornerstone for acknowledging excellence among event professionals in the Seattle area. From planners and designers to caterers and venue operators, DJs and Photographers, this gala highlights the innovative minds that create unforgettable experiences for all of us. The awards elevate the entire event industry, honoring those whose hard work and dedication deserve recognition.


This Year’s Theme: Fairytale Gardens


Imagine wandering through a whimsical garden filled with vibrant blooms, twinkling lights, and the joyful sounds of laughter. Each corner offers delightful surprises, just like the event professionals we celebrate. This year's Fairytale Gardens theme invites nominees to channel their creativity and transform events into enchanting experiences.


How to Nominate Your Event:


To nominate your event for an ECAA, simply click this link and complete the award submission forms. We recommend writing your answers to the questions outside the submission form, and then copy & pasting them in when you are ready to submit. The forms do not save your information so if you accidentally close out of the page, your precious work may be lost!


Are My Events Eligble for Submission?


If you have any questions about eligibilty for your event, or what category you should submit for (you may be able to submit for multiple categories which is totally okay!)


Be sure to reference the submission guidlines. If you still have questions about how to submit, or which category you should enter in, talk to one of your board members or email admin@ileaseattle.com . We would be happy to help point you in the right direction, and talk to you about the application process. You can also contact Amanda Korb at ak@blueinkseattle.com who has graciously volunteered to be our ECAA Ambassador to help event pros like you navigate the awards nomination process.


A Night You'll Never Forget!


You may be thinking, why bother attend an award show. Why nominate my events for an award - who cares if we win?! Welll, while winning awards is super fun, and an incredible achievement for your company, your team will also enjoy an incredible evening together win or lose. Sponsors go all out for the ECAA's and they pull out all the stops, not only are the ECAAs possibly the most fun event of the year, they are also one of the most impressive displays of what our industry can do. Get ideas for your next event, witness the best of what Seattle's event pros have to offer, and have a blast! Need more convincing? Check out last year's Rave Gala Recap to learn more!




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