2011 Gava Reception Red Carpet Walk Features Reality Tv Stars From “tanked” On Animal Planet

Nov. 28, 2011 - PRLog -- The 3rd annual GAVA (Global AquaTekture Visionary Award) reception held at BESO in Crystals at CityCenter was highlighted by a Celebrity Red Carpet, presentation of 59 GAVA awards, an educational  Scholarship and the first ever Inspire Award.

VIP celebrity guests, the stars of Animal Planet’s hit Reality show Tanked - ATM: Acrylic Tank Manufacturers ( http://www.acrylicaquariums.com/ ) walked the red carpet and gave a special presentation of their award winning acrylic applications. Prior GAVA Gold winner, ATM is a Las Vegas based custom aquarium manufacturer and innovator in the aquatic industry.  The Red Carpet was sponsored by BESO, Best Agency Models & Talent, Carpets ‘n More, and Phototechnik International.

Drawing submissions from around the globe; reception attendees included guests from Australia, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and across the United States.  The competition presented 59 GAVA winners in two divisions and 13 different categories.  Three judges;  an architect, an interior designer and an art curator rated participants based on atypical designs and innovative applications that surpassed the boundaries of traditional water feature solutions.

Jeff Hein, adjunct professor at the UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies, was on hand to present the 3VE/GAVA Educational Scholarship to UNLV student and GAVA intern Andrea Truscello.   During the reception, a scholarship fundraiser was held featuring exceptional prizes including a Canon Digital Camera from Canon USA, a MontBlanc fine writing instrument from MontBlanc at the Palazzo, a Chamilia charm link bracelet from Michael E. Minden Jewelers, a custom leather wallet by Stella Vittorio Collection, “Pooling Oceans” art piece by Fine Artist Tim Hovde and tickets to Hypnotist Anthony Cools.

The 2011 GAVA Awards ( http://www.gavaawards.com ) hosted by Three V Enterprises (3VE) revealed the first ever Inspire Award, recognizing individuals who inspire greatness in others through their unselfish devotion, creativity and passion in the field of AquaTekture.  GAVA Advisory Board Members determined it was fitting the inaugural award be presented to the individual whom not only exemplifies the spirit of the award but who was also the inspiration for the GAVA awards.  Joseph Vassallo, president of Paragon Pools Las Vegas (http://www.paragonpoolslv.com) and co-founder of 3VE was presented the award by GAVA Advisory Board Member Brett Abbott, (CEO of MYM Austin Inc.)

Guests were also treated to a special wine tasting hosted by Vin Sauvage , a fine wine distributor based in Las Vegas.

The 2011 GAVA is sponsored by Structure Studios, BRAND, Zodiac, Paramount Pool Products, Pebble Technologies, Inc. and Fire By Design.

About Three V Enterprises
Three V Enterprises is a corporation devoted to developing platforms to honor, educate and inspire architects, designers, builders, manufacturers, and developers worldwide. 3VE presents the GAVA Awards (Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards), recognizing individuals and companies who have made distinctive strides to further push the creative envelope using water as a main feature in architecture.   http://www.gavaawards.com   or  http://www.facebook.com/gavaawards

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About Three V Enterprises
Three V Enterprises is a corporation devoted to developing platforms to honor, educate and inspire architects, designers, builders, manufacturers, and developers worldwide. 3VE presents the GAVA Awards (Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards), recognizing individuals and companies who have made distinctive strides to further push the creative envelope using water as a main feature in architecture. http://www.gavaawards.com or http://www.facebook.com/gavaawards