October 23, 2026
Event Teams
Awards
Honoring emerging event & wedding professionals across the USA.
About The Experience
More than an awards ceremony. An industry recognition experience.
The Event Teams Awards is designed to bring visibility, connection, celebration, and opportunity, mentorship, learning, professional growth, community, and legacy to emerging event professionals across the United States. The 2026 format changed; the awards were not canceled.
Discover the platform
Networking
Connections between emerging professionals, established leaders, mentors, and industry partners.
Media Moments
Interviews, photography, and content moments supporting industry visibility.
Nominee Recognition
Recognition for confirmed nominees who advance through the established awards process.
Sponsor Activations
Aligned partner activations supporting the awards platform and Gold Star Carpet.
Interviews
Behind-the-scenes interviews capturing the stories of rising event teams.
Photography Experiences
Editorial photography moments designed for press, portfolios, and social.
Signature Experience
The Gold Star Carpet Experience
The signature red carpet-style presentation experience of Event Teams Awards — featuring media moments, interviews, branding activations, nominee recognition, and audience experiences.
Why It Matters
Values that guide the platform
Elevation
A national platform for emerging professionals who are building their craft.
Recognition
Meaningful recognition for the work, passion, and progress behind event-industry careers.
Community
Connection with peers, mentors, leaders, and supporters across the industry.
Opportunity + Legacy
Visibility, learning, professional growth, and a foundation for lasting impact.
Awards Structure
How recognition works
Nominations Closed
The public nomination stage has ended. Submission did not automatically create a confirmed nominee.
Nominee Confirmation
Selected professionals accepted and completed the required confirmation process to advance.
Current Status
Event Teams Awards is waiting for the final nominee announcement. No announcement date has been published.
Being nominated began the recognition process and did not automatically mean nominee, finalist, or winner status.
October 23, 2026
Recognition for those putting in the work.
The final nominee announcement is pending. No announcement date has been published.