We are thrilled to receive the news that Brass Tacks Events has been honored with two ASE Award nominations by The International Live Events Association of Austin. Our producer, Caitlyn Denham, was at the helm of this educational meeting for live event professionals and received nominations in the categories of “Best Planner” and “Best Designer”. The autumn-inspired decor featured a rich palette of orange, red and yellow. Centerpieces were comprised of colorful wild flowers, pumpkins and gourds. A special surprise for guests were the pumpkin-flavored cakes fashioned to look like real pumpkins and placed at every table.
SEARCH Foundation Gala Wins Two Texas Star Awards!
We are so excited to share the news that we have been honored with two Texas Star Awards for our work on The SEARCH Foundation Gala that we produced in Austin in August. The award ceremony was held in Dallas, TX and our Quentin Tarantino themed event took home the hardware for “Best Event For A Non-Profit Organization” and “Best ILEA Team Effort”. We owe this great success to our wonderful team of creative partners and our absolutely fantastic client, The SEARCH Foundation and their Board of Directors.
Aaron Kaufman, CSEP, Chairman of The SEARCH Foundation said, “The event was nothing short of amazing! Kevin always puts 100% effort into his projects and this event was no exception. SEARCH is thankful for the efforts of everyone involved with the production. The funds raised during the event help carry out our mission of being able to financially assist event professionals in crisis whenever they might need.”
Lori Schneider, owner of The Cupcake Bar, shared in the honor of the “Best ILEA Team Effort” award by adding a bit of excitement to the party with her sweet treats and staff members dressed as Elle Driver from Kill Bill. “It was truly an honor to be a part of the team to work together to raise funds for a truly outstanding organization! The theme was unique and creative and all the vendors had such a great time pulling together for a truly one-of-a-kind event,” said Schneider.
“The thematic pull through at the SEARCH event was outstanding! Most inspiring of all was the collaboration among the team of sponsors and volunteers who worked so hard to make such a creative event come to life,” said party-goer Barb Harris, CSEP DMCP, Vice President of Event Services for CTC Destination Management. “Kudos to the entire planning team!”
Food is always critical at a fundraising event. You want bellies full of delicious, mouth-watering fare because well-fed guests are only too happy to open their wallets to donate for the cause. Catering With A Twist came through in spades for our revelers, delivering more than just great food, but a wonderful experience to go along with it. Kassie Purpura, the “Boss Lady”, worked with her Executive Chef, Lexy Hasley, and said “We had a blast being creative with the menu – The syringes for the ketchup on the Royale with Cheese…too much fun!!” Purpura continued, “Our team had so much fun dressing up and designing the displays. You couldn’t ask for a more creative event than one with a Tarantino theme.”
If you are unfamiliar with The SEARCH Foundation, please check out their website https://searchfoundation.org/ and heed the words of Kate Patay, CPCE, of Creative Coverings, “SEARCH is at the heart of our industry. It’s for event professionals and by event professionals. What better way to contribute to the industry you love?”
Special Thanks to our entire team of vendors: Strong Events, Catering With A Twist, The Cupcake Bar, Bravo! Entertainment, Lisa Hause Photography, Cake ROCK!, Goldner Associates, Premiere Events, Creative Coverings, Groove Labs, SUM Booth, County Line BBQ, R e:Life Films, Brazos Hall, ATX Event Systems, Full Spectrum Ice Sculptures, SOS Charging Solutions
Photos by Lisa Hause Photography, Photobooth image by SUM Booth
On Saturday, August 13th the International Live Events Association held their annual Esprit Awards ceremony and Brass Tacks Events was honored in two categories: Best Social Event, Budget $25,000 – $75,000 and Best Team Effort, Budget Under $75,000. Both awards were in recognition of our work on a Bat Mitzvah that we designed and produced which we dubbed “Law & Order: Special Event Victims Unit”as the all-encompassing theme was based on television crime dramas. In the Best Team Effort category, we shared the honor with several of our creative partners that made the event truly superlative with their contributions. Sincerest thanks to The Cupcake Bar, Giant Events, ILIOS Lighting Design, Marquee Rentals and SUM Booth and all their hard work. Following the ceremony, Lori Schneider of The Cupcake Bar said, “Kevin, thank you for leading us on that event, it was truly awesome! …and I won’t even hold it against you that you made me ugly cry during your speech.”
Video of the 1st acceptance speech can be viewed here:
Video of the 2nd acceptance speech can be viewed here:
ABOUT THE AWARDS:
The ILEA Esprit® Awards program is a globally recognized awards competition that honors the exceptional professional achievements of individuals and organizations from across the ILEA membership, representing all facets of the event. For over 20 years, the ILEA Esprit® Awards program has been one of the most dynamic multi-disciplinary events industry awards programs, attracting an exceptional range, depth and quality of entries. The Esprit Awards program is guided by the International ILEA Esprit® Awards Committee to ensure the current awards reflect the ever evolving events industry and represents the talented individuals who provide the services. Each year, ILEA leaders fine-tune the program to reflect the most relevant advancements in the creative events industry.
In its twenty-first year, the ILEA Esprit Awards® program has a rich history of honoring excellence in the special events industry. The awards competition was conceptualized as a means to increase industry awareness, elevate professionalism, and inspire growth in an emerging profession. Established in 1995, the awards recognized ILEA members’ influential contributions that impacted the advancement of the creative events industry. As the events industry experienced worldwide success and advanced into a sustainable industry, the Esprit Awards became a symbol of industry excellence and evolved into one of the most respected, prestigious awards competitions.
Brass Tacks Events Opening Office In Philadelphia With Beth Koenig At The Helm
Austin, TX, August 8th, 2016
Brass Tacks Events is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Philadelphia, PA led by the very talented Beth Koenig.
“This expansion into the Northeast has been something we’ve been exploring for some time,” said Brass Tacks Events Founder and President, Kevin Molesworth, CSEP. “I am thrilled to have Beth Koenig leading this endeavor. Beth brings with her a wealth of experience, the universal respect of her peers and an unparalleled dedication to producing flawless events.”
With over 17 years of experience in the special events industry and a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Penn State University, Beth is perfectly positioned to take the City of Brotherly Love by storm. Beth began her career with an off-premise catering and events company where she planned, designed and executed events for as many as 5,000 guests. Most recently, Beth successfully piloted the launch of Iron Chef Jose Garces’ catering and events division with a focus on translating the refined restaurant concepts to the world of events. Additionally, Beth is the President-Elect of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Live Events Association. “Philadelphia is an amazing city that offers some of the best venues in the Tri-State area. I am so thrilled to launch the Brass Tacks Events brand in the city I love,” said Koenig.
Brass Tacks Events is an award-winning event design and production company, renowned for creating truly memorable, one-of-a-kind experiences for their clients. “Our uncompromising desire to bring your vision to life will not allow for anything less than a truly exquisite event. If you can dream it, we can make it happen. Our team takes great care to ensure that your event is expertly planned, flawlessly executed and uniquely yours.” Molesworth adds, “The opening of this office in Philadelphia is part of a larger strategic plan to establish the Brass Tacks Events brand in several cities in the coming year. Stay tuned. We may be coming to a city near you.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Kevin Molesworth, CSEP – President / Owner
Brass Tacks Events
O – 512.716.0453
C – 512.287.9122
kevin@BrassTacksEvents.com
We are thrilled to report that Brass Tacks Events has been honored with three Esprit Award nominations. A Bat Mitzvah that we designed and produced was nominated in two categories: Best Social Event and Best Team Effort. These nominations come on the heels of wins in the same categories at the Texas Star Awards for this same Bat Mitzvah. As the name indicates, the Texas Star Awards represent the best events within the state of Texas, whereas the Esprit Awards are representative of the best events from all over the world. The third Esprit Award nomination was in the category of Best Industry Contribution for a presentation on the topic of ethics that Kevin Molesworth, CSEP first shared at The Special Event conference last year and in several cities across the US and Canada. The winners will be announced at the Esprit Awards Gala on Saturday, August 12th.
ABOUT THE AWARDS:
The ILEA Esprit® Awards program is a globally recognized awards competition that honors the exceptional professional achievements of individuals and organizations from across the ILEA membership, representing all facets of the event. For over 20 years, the ILEA Esprit® Awards program has been one of the most dynamic multi-disciplinary events industry awards programs, attracting an exceptional range, depth and quality of entries. The Esprit Awards program is guided by the International ILEA Esprit® Awards Committee to ensure the current awards reflect the ever evolving events industry and represents the talented individuals who provide the services. Each year, ILEA leaders fine-tune the program to reflect the most relevant advancements in the creative events industry.
In its twenty-first year, the ILEA Esprit Awards® program has a rich history of honoring excellence in the special events industry. The awards competition was conceptualized as a means to increase industry awareness, elevate professionalism, and inspire growth in an emerging profession. Established in 1995, the awards recognized ILEA members’ influential contributions that impacted the advancement of the creative events industry. As the events industry experienced worldwide success and advanced into a sustainable industry, the Esprit Awards became a symbol of industry excellence and evolved into one of the most respected, prestigious awards competitions.
Bar, Giant Events, ILIOS Lighting Design, Marquee Rentals and SUM Booth and all their hard work. Following the ceremony, Lori Schneider of The Cupcake Bar said, “Kevin, thank you for leading us on that event, it was truly awesome! …and I won’t even hold it against you that you made me ugly cry during your speech.”
