11th Annual Minnesota Star Awards — Storyteller's Ball

Date: March 27, 2014

Venue: Aria

Director: Gretchen Culver

On Friday, March 27th, the local chapter of ILEA-MSP (Formerly ISES - The International Special Events Society) threw the biggest and best awards and party in town, celebrating the storytellers in our community. Countless hours, items and product was generously given from professionals and organizations throughout the Cities, and an army of volunteers, lead by Director Gretchen Culver, put their creativity and energy together to create a night that will be hard to top.

2014 Winners

Thank You to All of Our Generous Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

• Aria

• Crave

• Fabulous Catering

Gold Sponsors

• Create

• D’Amico

• The Wedding Guys

• Eidecom

• Enticing Entertainment

Silver Sponsors

• Ultimate Events

• AV for You

• EMI

• Apres Party Rental

• Gretchen Berry Design

• Koehler and Dramm

• Big Ink

• Chowgirls

• Cosgrove Presents

• Time into Pixels

Bronze Sponsors

• Pearls & Lace

• BeEvents

• Lauren B Photography

• Avant Décor

• Social Point

• Rock with U

• The Wine Company

Copper Sponsors

• Bon Appetit

• Perimeters Group

• Lyn Lake Brewers

• Sociable Cider Werks

• Rosann Konieczny Calligraphy

• The Ridiculous Puppet Co

• Sea Glass Winery

• Rudy’s Event Rental

Media Partner

• Twin Cities Business Magazine

Cash Sponsors

• Rocket Science Weddings & Events

• MN Wedding Lawyer

• Jigsaw Unlimited

2014 Minnesota Star Awards Committee Members

- Director and Awards & Entries Chair: Mary Ellen Reihsen, Reihsen Law

- Collateral Chair: Gretchen Berry, Gretchen Berry Design

- Design & Décor Chair: Sheree Bochenek, Apres Party and Tent Rental

- Entertainment Chair: Alissa Bemis, Metro Connections

- Food & Beverage Chair: Sarah Johnson, Bon Appetit Management Co

- Sponsorship Chair: Jean Peine, Perimeters Group

- Volunteer Chair: Dawn Crawford Dacut, Bon Appetit Management Co

Committee Members: Meghan Gustafson, Basilica of St. Mary; Sarah Johnson, Bon Appetit

Catering; Elizabeth Partyka, Avant Décor; Shorey Tuetken, Rocket Science Weddings &

Events; Rachelle Kirchner, The St. Paul Hotel; Katie Martinson, MHC Culinary Group; Lacei

Dehn, Pearls & Lace Floral; Andrea Bach, Apres Party and Tent Rental; Amy McMonigal,

D’Amico Catering; Tiffany Davis, Sweet Treats; Julie DuRose, Sassy Lassy Trivia; Christie

Altendorf, Bon Appetit Management Co; Nikki Houser, Twin Cities Wedding Association