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AUSTIN SPECIAL EVENT AWARDS
2026
Award Recipients
The Austin Special Event Awards (ASE) is the biggest event of the year for ILEA Austin. Presented at our annual June gala, this prestigious ceremony celebrates exceptional service, quality, and remarkable contributions within our community.
These awards recognize individuals, companies, and the Best Overall Event of the year.
Hall of Fame: Alfred Engstrand
Rising Star: Maya Turner
Spirit of ILEA: Amanda Grimm
Best Activation / Specialty Entertainment: Austin Scavenger Hunt
Best Audio-Visual / Lighting:
Groove Labs
Best Bar Services: Rosemary's Catering
Best Catering: Alfred's Catering
Best Coffee / Happy Hour: County Line on the Hill
Best Coffee Services: Creature Coffee Co.
Best Desserts: The Cupcake Bar
Best Entertainment: Premier Entertainment
Best Floral: Marcella Studio
Best Photobooth: BoothEasy
Best Photography: Naomi Phelps Photography
Best Planner: Satin Wedding Co. - Brian Rudy-Moghaddasi & Courtney Marino
Best Rentals: Premiere Events
Best Specialty Décor: Strong Events
Best Support Services: Lovebird Stationery
Best Venue: The Otis Hotel
Best Videography / Content Creation: DNA Productions
Best Overall Event
ILEA Austin Day of Education: TRANSFORM
Abby Howie Designs
AFR Furniture Rental
BoothEasy
Company Headshots
Cornucopia Popcorn
DNA Productions
Dreamy Waters Designs
Dulce & Salty Co.
Erti
GigFinesse
Girls Who Twirl
Greenbelt Event Rentals
Handsome Ink
House of Amao
La Dolce Velo
Made + Known Events
Meringue Me
Nathan Migal Photography
Nikki Hsueh Events
Offseason Coffee
Southern Sparkle Events
Spacecraft Entertainment
Strong Events
The Cupcake Bar
The Otis Hotel
Tres Manos Coffee
Whim Event Rentals
2026 ASE Awards Gallery
