
.png)

.png)
Rules and Information
​
-
Submissions must be completed via www.rvanace.com no later than 11:59pm on 3/8/2026
-
Submissions and photos must be text, logo, and watermark-free (except for Best Event Menu submission)
-
Entries, except in Photographer/Videographer-only categories, may be submitted as a collage
-
Submissions will be judged in advance of THE NACEYs Gala by a panel of professionals from outside of the state of Virginia
-
Submissions must be from events that take place in the state of Virginia
-
The event that is the focus of the submission must have taken place between 1/01/2025 and 03/02/2026
-
Styled Shoots are not eligible for submission
-
Submission file-size must be no larger than 100 MB
-
Online entry form, digital image/video upload, and payment must be completed before submission will be confirmed
-
Companies/Individuals may make multiple submissions to the same category and/or submissions to multiple categories
-
NACE Richmond has the right to use THE NACEYs submission photos and information for advertising/marketing purposes
Pricing
-
NACE Richmond members receive one (1) FREE submissions per paid current membership. Must be a member in good standing by March 1, 2026.
-
BONUS: one (1) FREE submission with purchase of a ticket for the February 2026 chapter meeting.
-
Each additional submission for NACE Richmond Members is $25.00. (promo code for member discount will be sent in a separate email)
-
Each submission for Non-Members is $35.00 .
Deadlines
Categories
JUDGE'S CHOICE:
-
​Best Sweet or Savory Food Display
-
Best Event Menu
-
Best Floral Design
-
Best Lighting Design
-
Best Corporate Event
-
Best Event Rental Production
-
Best Culturally Immersive Event
-
Best Private Residence
-
Best Portrait Photo
-
Best Candid Photo
-
Best Photobooth Photo
-
Best Use of Theme
-
Best Behind the Scenes
-
Best Vendor Collaboration
-
Best Highlight Film
​
CHAPTER AWARDS:
-
Member's Choice: Best Richmond NACE Chapter Meeting of 2025
-
​​NACE members vote by 3/11/26
-
-
Richmond NACE Member of the Year, 2025
-
NACE members nominate by 3/11/26
-
-
Richmond NACE Partner of the Year, 2025
-
NACE board vote by 3/11/26
-
Judging
-
Judging will be conducted by a third party panel of event professionals from across the nation prior to THE NACEYs event
-
Award Winners will be announced at THE NACEYs on Monday, March 23, 2026
-
The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:59pm.