Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens
9500 W River Rd,
Minneapolis, MN 55444
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Important Dates:
02/12/25 Peer-nominating opens online
02/26/25 Nominations close
03/12/25 Award finalists announced + online voting opens
03/30/25 Voting closes
04/09/25 Anniversary Gala + Award Show
Your hosts include Twin Cities wedding industry-veterans, each with their own business niche: Matthew Sherry, CEO of COMPLETE Weddings & Events Twin Cities; Michelle Tverberg, real estate agent with National Realty Guild; and Elizabeth Sherry, event logistics coordinator with Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Together they have a combined experience of over 50 years in the wedding event industry.
Twin Cities Wedding & Event Professionals (TCWEP) is a networking group of event-industry professionals that’s been going since 2009. TCWEP’s mission is to enrich the Twin Cities event industry through education, collaboration, and word-of-mouth referrals. This is all done by professional relationship building and advancements in industry knowledge by learning from each other.
5 Peer-Nominated Awards
Description: Driven. Up-and-Coming. This award celebrates a promising newcomer to the Twin Cities wedding and event industry. The Rising Star award recognizes an individual or company that has shown exceptional talent, dedication, and a bright future in their respective field. Nominees should demonstrate innovation, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing exceptional service.
Description: Unforgettable Ambience. Outstanding Hospitality. This prestigious award recognizes an exceptional wedding or event venue that consistently delivers outstanding service, unique experiences, and stunning ambiance. The winner will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in areas such as customer service, event coordination, flexibility, and overall guest satisfaction.
Description: Culinary Talent. Unmatched Service. This award recognizes exceptional culinary talent and outstanding service in the catering industry. This prestigious honor is awarded to professionals who consistently deliver unforgettable dining experiences, blending creativity, quality, and presentation. Winners of this award set the standard for excellence, ensuring every event they cater is a feast for the senses.
Description: Dedicated. Mountain Mover. This award celebrates the dedication and expertise of vendors who go above and beyond to make dream weddings a reality. From florists to photographers, event planners to DJs, this award honors those who bring passion and perfection to every detail, creating magical moments couples will cherish forever.
Description: Uplifting. Innovative. This award is presented to a vendor who embodies the spirit of kindness, generosity, and unwavering support within the community. This individual is known for their sweet and compassionate nature, innovative ideas, and a dedication to uplifting others. They are a true inspiration to their peers and a valuable asset to the industry.
Sponsors
Nothing Bundt Cakes, Victory Village
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We look forward to seeing you at our next event.