Unique Venues would like to recognize the Best of the Best. These venues were chosen by planners and readers as the best in the industry. These award winning venues represent categories ranging from “Best Earth-Friendly Venue” to “Best City Center.”
Best City Center Venue and Best Venue for Transportation AccessWinner: Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, Georgia USAContact: Sravanthi Meka at 404-216-8058  |
Best Conference CenterWinner: UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference CenterLake Arrowhead, California USAContact: Cassiopeia Figueroa at 909-337-2478  |
Best Earth-Friendly VenueWinner: Carleton University, Conference ServicesOttawa, Ontario CanadaContact: Erika Giugovaz at 613-520-5611  |
Best Event PackageWinner: The Oasis CentreEdmonton, Alberta CanadaContact: Christine Dimler at 780-451-9227  |
Best High-Tech VenueWinner: Museum of Science and IndustryChicago, Illinois USAContact: Stan Hansen at 773-753-2583  |
Best Marketing CollateralWinner: Simmons UniversityBoston, Massachusetts USAContact: Nikki Vanderpol at 617-521-2288  |
Best Meeting PackageWinner: The Conference Center at Montclair State UniversityMontclair, New Jersey USAContact: Kaitlin Kurdyla at 973-655-3391  |
Best Outdoor/Rooftop Event SpaceWinner: Camp Chief Hector YMCAExshaw, Alberta CanadaContact: John Boardman at (403) 673-3858  |
Best Print AdWinner: McNamara Alumni Center, University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota USAContact: Amy Leyden at 612-625-8876  |
Best RenovationWinner: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, Virginia USAContact: Nichole Smithson at 804-828-7465  |
Best Small Market VenueWinner: Boston College Connors CenterDover, Massachusetts USAContact: Susan Burton at 617-552-9210  |
Best Social Media PresenceWinner: Willowdale EstateTopsfield, Massachusetts USAContact: Noah Quist at 978-887-8211  |
Best Venue for an LGBTQ-Friendly EventWinner: The Marcum Hotel & Conference CenterOxford, Ohio USAContact: Paula Green at (513)529-6096  |
Best Venue for Expos and TradeshowsWinner: Keep Memory Alive Event CenterLas Vegas, Nevada USAContact: Maggie Tuitele at 702-331-7043  |
Best Venue for Formal AffairsWinner: The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, Ohio USAContact: Karen Narwicz at 614-292-9835  |
Best Venue for Reunions and Best Venue for Spiritual/Wellness GatheringWinner: Silver Bay YMCA - Conference and Family Retreat Center on Lake GeorgeSilver Bay, New York USAContact: Conference Services at 518-543-8833  |
Best Venue for Small GatheringsWinner: Virginia Tech Executive Briefing CenterArlington, Virginia USAContact: Larissa LaCour at 571-858-3030  |
Best Venue for Team BuildingWinner: The College of William and MaryWilliamsburg, Virginia USAContact: Mariellynn D. Maurer at 757-221-4084  |
Best Venue for When the Meeting’s OverWinner: Nationals ParkWashington, District of Columbia USAContact: Emily Dunham at 202-640-7368  |
Best Venue for When the Meeting’s OverWinner: RockRidge Canyon: BC Retreat CentrePrinceton, British Columbia CanadaContact: Shelley Austin at 250-870-9030  |
Best Venue for Youth/Sports Groups and Best Venue for Unique or Locally Sourced CateringWinner: University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, Maryland USAContact: Joseph Criscuoli at 301-314-7884  |
Best Venue to Film a Movie or TV ShowWinner: College of Saint ElizabethMorristown, New Jersey USAContact: Patty Devlin at 973-290-4384  |
Best Venue to Gather for the DayWinner: University of British Columbia - VancouverVancouver, British Columbia CanadaContact: Sarah Johnston at 604-822-1060  |
Best WebsiteWinner: Bishop's UniversitySherbrooke, Quebec CanadaContact: Martine Couture at 1-819-822-9651  |
