FOUR ECEP MEMBERS NOMINATED FOR ACE AND GALA AWARDS

Cater+Event has announced the nominees for the 2026 ACE & Gala Awards. The winners will be named during Catersource + The Special Event, March 2-5 in Los Angeles.

Congratulations to the ECEP members nominated for these top awards!

ACE Nominees, ECEP members

For Best Off Premise Catering:

Catering by Michaels: Twilight to First Light: A Progressive Dinner. Caviar Bumps

Photo courtesy Tim Tab Studios

Best On Premise Catering

24 Carrots: A Study In Contrast. Grilled Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Sorbet

Photo courtesy Amelia Lyon

Best Catered Fundraising Event of the Year

Proof of the Pudding: The Mane Event. Annual black-tie event at Zoo Atlanta

Photo courtesy Proof of the Pudding

Best Catered Social Event of the Year

24 Carrots: Ahi Tuna Rice Cracker

Photo courtesy Amelia Lyon

Gala Nominee, ECEP member

Best Fundraising or Nonprofit Event

Vestals Catering: Jewel Charity Ball

Photo courtesy Canon Sawyer/Rachel DeLira/Danette Adelson