Kristin Banta Events / Accolades
Awards & Nominations

Never Ordinary.Often Recognized.

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Unconventional thinking. Immersive experiences. A body of work that continues to make its mark.

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Presented by Special Events

Gala Awards

2026 / Winner

Best Wedding

The Shape of Water

2026 / Winner

Best Event Designer

Kristin Banta

2026 / Recipient

Steve Kemble Leadership Award

Kristin Banta

More Gala Awards Recognition

2025 / Winner

Best Event Produced for a Private Individual

Aloha to 70 — Surprise Birthday Celebration

2023 / Winner

Best Event Designer

Kristin Banta

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Gala Awards organization

Industry Recognition / Event Experience Awards

BizBash

Event Experience Awards / Winner

Best Social Event

The Shape of Water

An immersive Laguna Beach wedding where each space unfolded as part of a continuous experience inspired by water, nature and movement.

2025 / Industry Recognition

Most Influential Event Professional in the Past 25 Years

Kristin Banta

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    • 2025
      Most Influential Event Professional in the Past 25 Years

      Kristin Banta

      Recognition

    • 2021
      The BizBash 500: Most Influential Event Professionals

      Kristin Banta

      Recognition

    • 2020
      The BizBash 500: Must Know Pros in the US

      Kristin Banta

      Recognition

    • 2019
      Top 50 Event Designers
      Kristin Banta

      Recognition

    • 2019
      Top 1000 People in the US Event Industry

      Kristin Banta

      Recognition

    • 2018
      Top 500 People in Events
      Kristin Banta

      Recognition

    • 2015
      Readers’ Choice
      Kristin Banta Events

      Finalist

Awards & Nominations

International Live Events Association

2025 / Winner

Best Overall Private Event

Aloha to 70 — Surprise Birthday Celebration

The Award-Winning Experience

A tropical arrival, a lush dining environment and a late-night tiki lounge. A surprise birthday celebration designed as a journey through atmosphere, hospitality and discovery.

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International Live Events Association organization

Best Of / Industry Recognition

California Wedding Day

2025 / Editor’s Pick

Best Event Designer

Kristin Banta Events

Design That Makes an Impression

Recognition across event design, invitations and the creative work that makes a celebration personal.

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    • 2025
      Best Event Designer


      Editor’s Pick

    • 2023
      Best All-Around Vendor

      Nominee

    • 2022
      Best Invitation

      Editor’s Pick

    • 2019
      Best Event Designer

      Editor’s Pick

    • 2019
      Best All-Around Vendor (LA)

      Nominee

    • 2018
      Best Event Designer (LA)

      Winner

    • 2017
      Best Event Designer (LA)

      Winner

    • 2015
      Wedding Vendor of the Year (LA)

      Nominee

  • 2014
    Wedding Vendor of the Year (LA)

    Winner

  • 2014
    Wedding Designer of the Year

    Nominee


California Wedding Day organization

Further Recognition

Creative Thinking.
Recognized Leadership.

Presented by Catersource

ACE Awards

Honors for achievement in events, event planning and creative direction.

2019 / Winner

Achievement in Catering & Events

Events West Region

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  • 2019
    Achievement in Catering & Events (ACE)
    Events West Region

    Winner

  • 2018
    Achievement in Catering & Events (ACE)
    Events West Region

    Winner

  • 2017
    Achievement in Catering & Events (ACE)
    Events West Region

    Winner

  • 2016
    Event Planner of the Year

    Winner

  • 2016
    Designer/Creative Director of the Year

    Nominee

  • 2015
    Event Planner of the Year

    Winner

  • 2015
    Designer/Creative Director of the Year

    Nominee

  • 2014
    Event Planner of the Year

    Winner


Catersource organization

San Fernando Valley Business Journal

Women in Business

Recognizing women whose leadership, vision and entrepreneurial achievements make an impact in business.

2015 / Nominee

Business Owner of the Year

Kristin Banta

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  • 2015
    Business Owner of the Year
    Kristin Banta


    Nominee


San Fernando Valley Business Journal

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