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ISES Members Liberated at The Liberty Awards, Sheraton Society Hill
June 26, 2008

WOW! Is just an understatement to what we all witnessed on Wednesday night at the 2008 Liberty Awards” Absolutely Liberating” ! I am honored to say that I was a part of such an Amazing Event and it really raised ISES and our Liberty Awards Gala to the next level in the Special Events Industry. I must thank all the hardworking Committee Members, Student Volunteers, Board Members and especially the Generous Sponsors who made this Event so Successful!!
Dave Buckley, CSEP
Chair of the 2008 Liberty Awards Gala
Best Table Design
Wow!!! What an amazing honor to be selected best tabletop design.
We are thrilled to be apart of ISES and so proud of our award.
Looking forward to many years of working together in the special event world of Philadelphia
Katherine Patty, TableArt, Ardmore, PA
Best Photography
Sandy O, Sandy O Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Best Cuisine
Thank you ISES Philly!
We are thrilled that our Executive Chef Locke Johnston won the Cuisine Liberty Award.
Meryl Snow & Locke Johnston, Feastivities, Philadelphia, PA
Best Tenting Production
Ed Knight, EventQuip, Lansdale, PA
Best Entertainment Production
Sandy O, Sandy O Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Best Event Décor
Brian Toner, Eventions Productions, Aston, PA
Best Corporate Event
Lauren Sheehy, GEP Philly, Philadelphia, PA
Best Social Event
The liberty awards gala this year truly embraced a chapter collaborative effort creating a spectacular program honoring our incoming board and award entrants. I am extremely proud to be the recipient of best social event planner this year and am grateful for the opportunity to have my event recognized by my industry peers in this category.
Sue Werb, CSEP, Simply Elegant Events, Hockessin, DE
Best ISES Team Effort (tie)
Many Thanks to Dave Buckley and Kris Sumey for an OUTSTANDING incredible event!!!>
Sharon Dachino, On Stage and Off, Hulmeville, PA
Best ISES Team Effort (tie)
WOW! Totally awesome. The event industry in the Greater Philadelphia should be proud of all their accomplishments. It was like the Academy Awards Phiily style. Great decor. Great food. Great Fun and Absolutely Liberating. The Videography was a complete step up. Kudos!
Michael Tannen, CSEP, T-Team Management, Wilmington, DE
The New 2008-2009 ISES Philadelphia Board
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Nancy Bauman, President
NKB Events, LLC
Larry Ott, President Elect – Secretary/Treasurer
Open Aire Affairs
Ginger Bickley, VP Communications
Max & Me Catering
Sandy O Fergus, VP Membership
Sandy O Studios/Flash Art Ventures
Sharon Dachino, VP Programs/Education
Events by On Stage and Off
“Our Special Projects Are OUTSTANDING this year… Many Thanks to Dave Buckley and his crew!!!”
Dave Dickson, Immediate Past President
DEC Group
DIRECTORS
Eric Allen – Programs/Education
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
David Buckley, CSEP – Special Projects
Select Event Rental
Joanne Hulme – Special Projects
Creative Concepts
Lindsay Schwartz – Membership
Gray Consulting International Meetings & Incentives
Scott Seidman – Communications
Select Event Rental
Dave Williams – Communications
CinemaCake
Samantha Yaghooty – Sponsorship
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Michael Tannen, CSEP - Executive Director
ISES Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Tags: Corporate Event Video Productions - HD and Film productions - HD Promotional Videos
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Michael Tannen, CSEP: (06.27.08-11:21am) WOW! Totally assume. The event industry in the Greater Philadelphia should be proud of all their accomplishments. It was like the Academy Awards Phiily style. Great decor. Great food. Great Fun and Absolutely Liberating. The Videography was a complete step up. Kudos!
sharon Dachino: (06.27.08-12:42pm) Many Thanks to Dave Buckley and Kris Sumey for an OUTSTANDING incredible event!!!
Sharon Dachino: (06.27.08-12:48pm) Awesome recap Dave...Thank You for sharing the momories....
Dave Buckley: (06.27.08-2:46pm) Dave, this is unbelievable. Thanks you so much! This is really an Award Winning Video. It’s was a pleasure working with you. If this doesn’t get us the SOE nothing will.<BR><BR>Thanks Again, Dave
Samantha Yaghooty: (06.27.08-5:35pm) I’m telling you Dave, your video looks amazing! I agree that the turnaround time is amazing. You really made an evening’s worth of activities fit into 3 minutes. I can’t wait to recommend your services to guests and serve with you on the board.<BR>Warm regards, <BR><BR>Samantha Yaghooty <BR>Banquet Sales Manager


