The Spark Awards, ignited by The Greater Chicago Chapter of ILEA is an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of our industry.
The awards ceremony will put the spotlight on those who ignite creativity, innovation, inspiration through work in the areas of catering, event planning, entertainment, audio-visual, creative and support services, and DEI.
Thank you to those that submitted nominations, to our winners, sponsors, and attendees.
See you in 2025!
2024 WINNERS
Ignite Award
Sommer Gay
Launch Marketing Co
Best Chicago Event
Corporate Event
ETHOS Event Collective
Best Chicago Event
Fair/Outdoor Event (non-wedding)
PC Events and Experiences
Best Chicago Event
Social Event (Anniversary/Wedding/Birthday)
Wedicity
Catering
Catered Outdoor Event
Blue Plate Catering
Entertainment
Best Musical Entertainment
BeatMix Music
Design & Décor
Corporate Event Décor
Next Level Event Design
Design & Décor
Wedding Décor
Cavalier and Company
Creative / Support Services
Use of Visual Media
akire productions
Lifetime Achievement Award
Barb Campbell, CSEP, DMCP
CTC Destination Mangement, a DMC Network Company
Best Chicago Event
Corporate Event
Next Level Event Design
Best Chicago Event
Fundraiser/Non-Profit Event
GYM Events, LLC
Catering
Catered Indoor Event
Blue Plate Catering
Entertainment
Interactive Entertainment
akire productions
Design & D écor
Corporate Event Décor
akire productions
Design & Décor
Social Event (Non-wedding) Décor
TM Creative Consultants
Creative / Support Services
Storytelling through Event Photography
Rick Aguilar Studios
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative
akire productions
2024 SPONSORS
Presenting
Diamond
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Bronze
Friend of ILEA
Annual Presenting
Diamond
Silver
Silver
Bronze
Friend of ILEA
Presenting
Platinum
Silver
Silver
Bronze
Friend of ILEA
