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: Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityBanff, Alberta CanadaContact: 877-760-4595  |
Best High-Tech VenueWinner: Attune Washington DCWashington, District of Columbia USAContact: Beth Becker at 630-719-0239  |
Best Large-Market VenueWinner: Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, Georgia USAContact: John Nussear at 404-894-2469  |
Best Marketing CampaignWinner: The Regency CenterSan Francisco, California USAContact: Jaime Parres at 415-447-4909  |
Best Mid-Market VenueWinner: The Mountain WinerySaratoga, California USAContact: Raihni Vaughn at 408-913-1720  |
Best Outdoor Event SpaceWinner: University of British Columbia - VancouverVancouver, British Columbia CanadaContact: Sarah Johnston at 604-822-1060  |
Best Renovation/AdditionWinner: Boston UniversityBoston, Massachusetts USAContact: Miranda McLean at 617-353-3520  |
Best Small-Market VenueWinner: Boston College Connors CenterDover, Massachusetts USAContact: Susan Burton at 617-552-9210  |
Best Social Media PresenceWinner: Galena Country TourismGalena, Illinois USAContact: Justin Helle at 815-776-9200  |
Best Venue for an LGBTQ-Friendly EventWinner: Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise InitiativeVancouver, British Columbia CanadaContact: Kelly Leask at 604-659-3456  |
Best Venue for Concerts or ShowsWinner: The Theatre at Grand PrairieGrand Prairie, Texas USAContact: Amy Simon at 972.854.5081  |
Best Venue for ConferencesWinner: Maritime Conference CenterLinthicum Heights, Maryland USAContact: Jill Porter at (443) 989-3509  |
Best Venue for Corporate EventsWinner: Museum of Science and IndustryChicago, Illinois USAContact: Stan Hansen at 773-753-2583  |
Best Venue for Day MeetingsWinner: OFFSITE New YorkNew York, New York USAContact: Shaun Kessler at 212-366-1828  |
Best Venue for Expos and Trade ShowsWinner: Pacific National ExhibitionVancouver, British Columbia CanadaContact: Jenna Dauhsmann at 604-251-7787  |
Best Venue for Formal AffairsWinner: The National Archives MuseumWashington, District of Columbia USAContact: Special Events Department at 202-357-5404  |
Best Venue for Life EventsWinner: The Conference Center at Montclair State UniversityMontclair, New Jersey USAContact: Kaitlin Kurdyla at 973-655-3391  |
Best Venue for Locally Sourced CateringWinner: University of California, DavisDavis, California USAContact: Kari King at (530) 754-0672  |
Best Venue for Spiritual/Wellness GatheringWinner: RockRidge Canyon: BC Retreat CentrePrinceton, British Columbia CanadaContact: Jesse Hockin at 250-870-9030  |
Best Venue for Team BuildingWinner: Snow Mountain Ranch/YMCA of the RockiesEstes Park, Colorado USAContact: Arlyn Crowfoot at 970-586-3341  |
Best Venue for Unique ExperiencesWinner: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & MuseumSpringfield, Illinois USAContact: Britta Brackney at 217-558-8873  |
Best Venue for WeddingsWinner: Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of OceanographyLa Jolla, California USAContact: Ioana Vladescu at (858) 822-5439  |
Best Venue for Youth Retreats & CampsWinner: University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, Maryland USAContact: Joseph Criscuoli at 301-314-7884  |
Best Venue to Film a Movie or TV ShowWinner: Royal Roads UniversityVictoria, British Columbia CanadaContact: Lorraine Burtoi at 250-391-2666  |
Best WebsiteWinner: Lackawanna County Visitors BureauScranton, Pennsylvania USAContact: Alexa Peregrim at 570.468.8625  |
Professional of the YearWinner: University of New Brunswick Conference ServicesFredericton, New Brunswick CanadaContact: Julia McDevitt at 506-458-7298  |
