The ever-popular Tabletop Contest brings creative ideas to life! You’ll be inspired by the themes, unique use of materials and concepts set up by caterers and planners in this camera-worthy contest. PLUS: David Tutera will return to discuss the designs and award his pick for favorite tabletop.
Stunning tabletops
A well thought out tabletop design will inspire guests, enhance a theme and be a key component to the overall success of any event. Pull out all the stops and show us your BEST tabletop design at the 2013 Tabletop Contest. €€Your tabletop design will have several opportunities to win:
Best in Show
2013 Tradeshow attendees will vote for their favorite tabletop display. Votes will be counted by an independent panel to decide the winner of this award.
DESIGN AWARDS
A panel of industry experts will review and judge the tabletop designs in three categories:
Most Innovative (the unique use of materials)
Most Viable Concept (functional, practical design)
Most Creative (best implementation of a theme)
TUTERA’S PICK is back!
Visionary designer and event expert David Tutera will review each and every tabletop personally! He’ll review and comment on each tabletop, talk about what he likes in each design, then choose a winner for the coveted Tutera's Pick.
Winners of the 2013 Tabletop Contest will be announced on Wednesday, March 13 at the Closing Session of the 2013 Conference & Tradeshow. All winners will be featured in upcoming issues of Catersource and Event Solutions magazines.
ENTER THIS CONTEST WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE ONLINE. Once we receive your registration, you will be contacted with further entry details and instructions. This contest is limited to 24 entries, only one tabletop entry per company and one contestant MUST be a Full Conference attendee. There is a $50 entry fee for this contest and tabletop builders will have the opportunity to meet David Tutera as he reviews your design (2 builders per tabletop).
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
1) Each display must consist of a table with seating for eight, and fit within a 10’x15’ space with a 12’ height restriction.
2) A 72” round table and 8 chairs will be provided for your display from what the Las Vegas Convention Center has in stock. All other equipment and design elements including specialty chairs or tables, linens, floral and other design elements are the contestant’s responsibility. You must notify us in advance if you intend on providing your own chairs and/or table.
ԃ) Standard 5amp/120v electricity will be provided if requested. Any other electrical requirements are available from Freeman Exhibitor Services, call 702.263.1404 and be sure to mention you are with the Catersource Tabletop Contest.
4) The space has concrete floors and no carpeting will be provided. You are allowed to provide your own floor covering or you can order carpeting from Freeman (702.263.1404).
5) You may use any materials you want but vendors who are not official Conference Sponsors may NOT be visually or verbally promoted at this contest without written permission of Catersource/Event Solutions. You will be disqualified should this rule be broken.
Ԇ) Caterers that have products for sale are not permitted to promote or name their products. If you would like to sponsor the contest and promote your product, please contact Dave Pruka for sponsorship opportunities and/or exhibiting information.
7) Actual food may not be used on the Tabletop displays to portray your menu items. Food items may be used as props only.
8) Wood voting boxes with your Tabletop name will be at your area for attendees to put their voting tabs into. These boxes need to be displayed somewhere in your display area.
9) Shipping: All contestants must complete and return the Advanced Shipping Information Form by Monday, February 25, 2013 and materials must arrive in Las Vegas no later than Monday, March 4, 2013. Catersource and Event Solutions will cover all LVCC on-site drayage or material handling costs, but will not cover shipping costs.
10) POV (Privately Owned Vehicle): If you plan to transport your equipment in your own vehicle, instructions will be provided by Catersource.
