Special Events | Summer 2025

Intricate glowing lanterns light the way along the mountain.

Gala Submissions Now Open

It’s once again time to celebrate the best of the best! Submissions are now being accepted for the Special Events 2026 Gala Awards! We invite you to submit your best work from the past year. Join in the excitement and the spirit of our industry as we celebrate the hard work and exceptional accomplishments of our peers. Important Dates: • September 1, 2024–September 15, 2025 | Eligibility Period for Entries • Sunday, September 15, 2025 | Regular submission deadline | $125 fee • Tuesday, October 31, 2025 | Late Bird submission deadline | $175 fee To submit an entry to this year’s Gala Awards, please visit our awards portal at https://ace-gala.awardsplatform. com/

woodland theme throughout the performace.

The after party got guests on their feet as a DJ cranked out tunes.

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SPECIAL EVENTS SUMMER 2025

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