Planner Appreciation Prizes

BizBash is celebrating 10 years of fresh ideas!

As our way of saying thanks, BizBash will announce the 10 lucky recipients who will win one of ten fabulous prizes and getaways to BizBash Markets on the day of the show.  Keep checking back here every week as we unveil an exciting new giveaway each week until October 27! (Must attend BizBash New York Expo to receive giveaway.)

“A Night On The Town in New York City” Package
Sponsored by Marriott International
Enjoy the best of Manhattan with two nights stay at Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square and dinner for two in the View restaurant*
*Restrictions apply as listed on certificate

Chicago Getaway
Be our VIP guest for the BizBash Chicago Expo & Awards on August 18, 2011 with VIP admission to the show at the Merchanidse Mart, two nights hotel stay in downtown Chicago, dinner for VIP admission to the 2011 BizBash Chicago Expo
Dinner for two at a Chicago restaurant, and a Segway tour around downtown Chicago that will let you see the city up close and personal.

D.C. Getaway
Sponsored by Amtrak, Madam Tussauds, The Pass at West End Bistro by Eric Ripert, and Renaissance Washington D.C.
The package includes two round trip Acela tickets (valid from any from station, from Boston to DC, courtesy of Amtrak); a VIP Suite for a two-night weekend stay at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown in DC’s hottest dining, nightlife and entertainment district!!!

Additionally, guests will have a highly sought-after tour of the White House, then get up close and personal with President Obama and the First Lady at Madame Tussauds DC (in wax, of course). End the evening with a $150 gift certificate for a dinner for two at The Pass at West End Bistro by Eric Ripert. This dining experience allows you to peek inside the kitchen and interactive with the staff as they plate and prepare an award-winning menu. *Restrictions listed on each certificate apply.

Event Leadership Institute Prize
Sponsored by Event Leadership Institute
Win a $1000 gift certificate towards education at the Event Leadership Institute online

Florida Getaway
Sponsored by Bliss Spa, China Grill, Fort Lauderdale CVB, Hilton, Jet Blue Airways, and W Hotels
Two nights luxury suite accommodations at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, the headquarter hotel for BizBash South Florida Expo in 2011! Round trip airfare for two from the New York area to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport via JetBlue (valid until October 31, 2011 – subject to hotel availability).

Additionally, guests will enjoy roundtrip luxury airport transportation for two, two Greater Fort Lauderdale VIP cards providing complimentary or discounted opportunities at more than 60 attractions in Broward County, a fabulous dinner for two at Jeffrey Chodorow’s renowned China Grill, a signature Fort Lauderdale mini-break vacation starter package, and two treatments at The Bliss Spa at the new W Hotel.

Las Vegas Getaway
Sponsored by Amercan Airlines, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Strip House
Learn the secrets to grilling the perfect steak in the kitchen with renowned Executive Chef John Schenk at Strip House in Las Vegas. The winner will discover the secrets of the restaurant's signature steak, receive roundtrip coach air transportation for two to Las Vegas provided by American Airlines and two nights stay at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
*Winner must be of 21 years of age. Subject to availability of providing partners. Offer expires 10/27/2011. Non Transferable. Non Negotiable.

Strip House locations: New York City, Livingston, Houston, Las Vegas, Naples, Key West

“Let’s Do Lunch” Package courtesy of Chef Daniel Boulud
Sponsored by db Bistro Moderne, Bar Boulud, and DBGB Kitchen and Bar
Enjoy the mouth-watering creation of Chef Daniel Boulud at not one, but three of his top-notch Manhattan restaurants.  The winner will receive lunch for two at db Bistro Moderne, Bar Boulud, and DBGB Kitchen and Bar restaurants, which includes a three-course menu with selected wines.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade VIP Access
Sponsored by Macy's
Get up close and personal at one of New York's most celebrated holiday events—the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade—with four VIP grandstand tickets. 

Pasadena Getaway
Exclusive prize to be awarded during "Catering Trends Forecast" Conference Program Luncheon (Conference program pre-registration by October 20 required)
Sponsored by Pasadena CVB
Two nights hotel stay in Pasadena on June 13 and 14 as a VIP guest for the 2011 BizBash West Expo
Round-trip tickets for two from New York to Pasadena
VIP admission to the 2011 BizBash West Expo
Dinner for two at a Pasadena restaurant of your choice
Pickup and return transportation from the Pasadena airport

South Sea Pearl Earrings
Exclusive prize to be awarded during "Hot Issues Facing Nonprofits" Conference Program Session (Conference program pre-registration by October 20 required)
Sponsored by Jewels of Ocean
One lucky attendee of the "Hot Issues Facing Nonprofits" education session will win this stunning pair of golden South Sea pearl earrings set in 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings.

Toronto Getaway
Sponsored by Tourism Toronto
The winner will receive two nights stay at a Tourism Toronto-member hotel, theatre tickets for two to a Mirvish or Dancap Production of your choice, dinner for two at a restaurant of your choice, and a Tourism Toronto VIP Attractions Passport for you and a guest that provides complimentary admission to more than 20 Toronto attractions and museums.