• Event Snapshots: 21st Annual ROSE Awards

     
    BY Photos by Collette Williams Photography
    FROM THE Winter 2016 ISSUE
     

    1. Glenda Lewis; Denise Spernak of The Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel; Larry Alexander, president and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.

  • Event Snapshots: 21st Annual ROSE Awards

     
    BY Photos by Collette Williams Photography
    FROM THE Winter 2016 ISSUE
     

    2. Detroit police officer Michael Kane.

  • Event Snapshots: 21st Annual ROSE Awards

     
    BY Photos by Collette Williams Photography
    FROM THE Winter 2016 ISSUE
     

    3. Kathy Means-Lake of Delta Air Lines.

  • Event Snapshots: 21st Annual ROSE Awards

     
    BY Photos by Collette Williams Photography
    FROM THE Winter 2016 ISSUE
     

    4. Glenda Lewis; Sandra Gaines of the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center; and Larry Alexander.

  • Event Snapshots: 21st Annual ROSE Awards

     
    BY Photos by Collette Williams Photography
    FROM THE Winter 2016 ISSUE
     

    5. Sean McLaughlin of Truven Health Analytics; Tom Naughton of the Wayne County Airport Authority; and Larry Alexander.

  • Event Snapshots: 21st Annual ROSE Awards

     
    BY Photos by Collette Williams Photography
    FROM THE Winter 2016 ISSUE
     

    6. The ROSE Award winners: Sandra Gaines; Kathy Means-Lake; Denise Spernak; Michael Kane; Gwendolyn Britton of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy; Ernie Miedema of MotorCity Casino; Matt Galat of Hyatt Place Detroit/Utica.

The Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau honored more than 200 hospitality workers and volunteers at its 21st Annual Recognition of Service Excellence (ROSE) Awards on September 23 at the Detroit Opera House. WXYZ’s Glenda Lewis served as mistress of ceremonies, while the Rodney Lamar Page Band, Kurt J and Evelyn Renee provided entertainment.

MSAE Fall Golf Outing

The Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) hosted its first inperson event since the pandemic began at The Medalist Golf Club in Marshall. MSAE’s goal was to host a fun networking opportunity that followed COVID guidelines, and helped members gain confidence attending in-person events again.

 
Event Snapshots: Industry Experts Address MPI’s Mid-Winter Event

Consumer behavior expert and author Shawna Suckow, CMP, shared her industry insights during the Meeting Planners International (MPI) Michigan Chapter’s annual Mid-Winter Symposium and Silent Auction in February.

 
Event Snapshot: NACE Party Raises Funds for Charity

The Greater Detroit Chapter of the National Association for Catering & Events (NACE) celebrated its annual holiday party at The Whiskey Factory in Detroit with a strolling dinner, music, gift card balloon pop and membership awards. More than 125 members enjoyed the event sponsored by AVL Creative, Chair Covers & Linens, Creative Specialties, The Display Group, Rock Out Entertainment, ShutterBooth, Viviano Flower Shop, BTW Photography and The Whiskey Factory.