6th Annual Minnesota Star Awards — Ritmo Caliente

Date: June 01, 2010

Venue: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Director: Pete Nelson

Step into the rhythm and let the night ignite at Ritmo Caliente, inspired by the band Salsa del Sol — the ultimate celebration of Latin-inspired energy, dance, and connection. Guests were greeted at the entrance of the Hyatt by fire dancers. Guests were led up to the pre-function where body painters, stilt walkers, and their favorite event professionals were waiting to celebrate their work and the industry. Featuring vibrant visuals, pulsating sound, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you lose track of time.

Images by Coppersmith Photography

2010 Winners

Best Corporate Event, Budget $75,000 and Over - PowerTrack 2009 Conference | Nancy Jacobs, EdgProductions

Best Event Design and Décor, and Budget $25,000 and Over - Moroccan Fall Festival | Pete Nelson, Event Lab

Best Event Design and Décor, Budget Under $25,000 - Whimsical Tea Party | Eve Deikel Wendel, EVE Events, for Elegant

Best Event Support Services - New Year’s Event 2009 | Kevin Nelson, Ultimate Events

Best ISES Team Effort - Annual Soar Celebration | Lisa Marie Borchert, Allianz Life; Pete Nelson, Event Lab; Leonard Neil, Leonard Neil Productions; Diana Rohlfsen, Biffs, Inc.; Noah Wolf, Noah Wolf Photography; Apres Party & Tent Rental, Ultimate Events, Sculptware

Best Nonprofit Event - Youth Charity Fundraiser | Nancy Jacobs, EdgProductions

Best Social Event, Budget $25,000 and Over - Modern Victorian Wedding | Kathy Bakeberg, Festivities

Best Social Event, Budget Under $25,000 - Wonderland Wedding | Jennifer Warner and Scott DeLage, Event Lab

Best Use of Entertainment - That’s Life! | Char Mason and Cookie Coleman, Coleman Mason Events; Pat Frederick, Pat Frederick Productions

Best Use of Floral - Wish Ball 2009 | Marsha Hunt, Thompson Hunt Floral and Event Design

Best Use of Food and Beverage - Sultry Supper Club Soiree | Lindsay Piram, Give my regards to . . .

Best Use of Marketing and Graphic Design, And Best Public Event - The Unveiled Wedding Event | The Wedding Guys; Amy Coppersmith, Coppersmith Photography

Best Event Photography or Videography - The Unveiled Wedding Event | The Wedding Guys; Amy Coppersmith, Coppersmith Photography

Corporate Event, Budget Under $75,000 - Building Community Bridges | WOW! Events by Kraus-Anderson

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

2010 Minnesota Star Awards Committee Members