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 Website.”
Best Earth-Friendly VenueWinner: Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, Colorado USAContact: Jen Birach at 970-491-0416  |
Best High-Tech VenueWinner: Virginia Tech Executive Briefing CenterArlington, Virginia USAContact: Larissa LaCour at 571-858-3030  |
Best Large-Market VenueWinner: Boston UniversityBoston, Massachusetts USAContact: Miranda McLean at 617-353-3520  |
Best Marketing CampaignWinner: University of Delaware Conference and Event ServicesNewark, Delaware USAContact: Polly Weir at 302-831-3714  |
Best Mid-Market VenueWinner: The University of Rhode IslandKingston, Rhode Island USAContact: Sheri Davis at (401) 874-5654  |
Best Outdoor Event SpaceWinner: Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of OceanographyLa Jolla, California USAContact: Ioana Vladescu at (858) 822-5439  |
Best Renovation/AdditionWinner: University of MiamiCoral Gables, Florida USAContact: Richard Kenney at 305-284-5742  |
Best Small-Market VenueWinner: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & MuseumSpringfield, Illinois USAContact: Britta Brackney at 217-558-8873  |
Best Social Media PresenceWinner: Galena Country TourismGalena, Illinois USAContact: Justin Helle at 815-776-9200  |
Best Venue for an LGBTQ-Friendly EventWinner: Arts Club Theatre Company, BMO Theatre CentreVancouver, British Columbia CanadaContact: Jack Holmes at 604-687-5315  |
Best Venue for Concerts or ShowsWinner: Orchestra HallMinneapolis, Minnesota USAContact: Nick Peter at (612) 371-5693  |
Best Venue for ConferencesWinner: American University Washington College of LawWashington, District of Columbia USAContact: Conference Services at 202-274-4450  |
Best Venue for Day MeetingsWinner: The Conference Center at Montclair State UniversityMontclair, New Jersey USAContact: Kaitlin Kurdyla at 973-655-3391  |
Best Venue for Expos and Trade ShowsWinner: MEET Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada USAContact: MEET Sales Team at 702-734-6338  |
Best Venue for Formal AffairsWinner: San Francisco Film CentreSan Francisco, California USAContact: Maggie Panontin-Young at 415-561-2264  |
Best Venue for Locally Sourced CateringWinner: American UniversityWashington, District of Columbia USAContact: 202-885-8247  |
Best Venue for Spiritual/Wellness GatheringWinner: UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge, Conference Center and Family ResortLake Arrowhead, California USAContact: Alexa Olsen at 909-336-7068  |
Best Venue for Team BuildingWinner: The Mountain WinerySaratoga, California USAContact: Raihni Vaughn at 408-913-1720  |
Best Venue for Unique ExperiencesWinner: Charles A. Hayes Family Investment CenterChicago, Illinois USAContact: Shemika Swann-Thompson at 312-786-6986  |
Best Venue for WeddingsWinner: University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, Maryland USAContact: Joseph Criscuoli at 301-314-7884  |
Best Venue for Youth Retreats & CampsWinner: California University of PennsylvaniaCalifornia, Pennsylvania USAContact: Conference Services at 724-938-4803  |
Best Venue to Film a Movie or TV ShowWinner: Saint Elizabeth UniversityMorristown, New Jersey USAContact: Patty Devlin at 973-290-4384  |
