Gala

Adrian Awards
The 50th Anniversary Gala
January 29, 2007
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
Broadway Ballroom, 6TH Floor

Reception: 6-7:15 PM
Dinner & Awards Presentation: 7:15-9:30 PM

Join the most talented advertising, public relations, web and interactive media professionals in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries at the Adrian Awards Gala. This black-tie, multimedia extravaganza celebrates 50 year of outstanding work and achievement in the field of travel marketing.

"A-List" Awards:
- Adrian Awards Platinum & Best of Show
- Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing
- DEPARTURES Magazine Luxury Marketing Achievement Award
- TravelCLICK eMarketer of the Year
- Yahoo! Big Idea Chair

"A-List" Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees:
Albert E. Koehl Award for Advertising
Barbara Talbott, Executive Vice President, Marketing
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Winthrop W. Grice Awards for Public Relations
Yvonne Middleton, Chairman
Middleton & Gendron,Inc.

Gala Reservations
Seating for the Adrian Awards Gala is at capacity and we are no longer taking reservations online. Please call 703-610-0246 for wait list options.

By January 15, 2006:
$295 per ticket
$2,950 per table of 10

After January 15, 2006:
$320 per seat
$3,200 per table of 10

HSMAI Foundation Silent Auction
Celebrate the 50th anniversary and support the HSMAI Foundation by purchasing raffle tickets for you and your guests for a chance to win a trip to the 50th state of Hawaii. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the event. You must be present to win.

Foundation Raffle Tickets
$50 per ticket

To purchase tables, seats, or raffle tickets, click here or contact HSMAI at awards@hsmai.org or 703-610-0245.

Hotel Reservations
The New York Marriott Marquis has made a limited number or rooms available for the rate of $259 per night for guests needing overnight accommodations. For reservations, please call 212-398-1900 and reference the HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala.

How Will Adrian Awards Winners Be Recognized at the Event?

All Adrian Award winners will be recognized in the following way:
Awards recipients will receive certificates for their achievement during the Adrian Awards Reception held from 5:30-7:00 PM.
- 3' X 7' signs will carry the names of all winning teams.
- Event souvenirs will be provided to all awards recipients.
- Ribbons denoting GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE will be worn by winning firms.
- Professional photographer will be available to all awards recipients.
- VIP beverage stations will be open to awards recipients.

Gold winners will be featured in an exhibit open to all event attendees. Platinum and Best of Show winners will be selected from the gold winners and presented with an "Adrian" on stage.