15 Peer-Nominated Professionals Up for Twin Cities Wedding & Event Awards

MINNEAPOLIS - March 22, 2023 - PRLog -- Twin Cities Wedding & Event Professionals (TCWEP) celebrates their 14 year anniversary on April 13th 2022 from 6pm-9pm at award-winning Minneapolis venue, The Neu Neu.

Over the past 14 years TCWEP has been to over 137 different venues across the Twin Cities. Bringing together over 4,000 event professionals with 1,400+ volunteers and sponsors.

The gala includes an award show celebrating 15 peer-nominated of businesses and individuals who are shining gems in the Twin Cities wedding scene. The award nominees in 5 categories are:

Mountain Mover Award

Nominees:

• Ari Reynolds, Ari Reynolds Photography
• Tami Cabrera, Muddy Paws Cheesecake
• Ryan Veil, Studio Veil

Rising Star Award

Nominees:

• Jacqueline Elizabeth, Ascendance Productions
• Jessica Knighton, Jessica Knighton Photography, LLC
• Noe Sanchez, Viva La Fiesta DJ

Diamond Award

Nominees:

• Jenna Culley, Jenna Culley Events & Linen Effects
• Jeannine Pohl, Jeannine Marie Photography
• Reena Maheshwari, Kahani Events & Design

Member of the Year Award

Nominees:

• Heidi Akpaette, 139 Hair by Heidi LLC
• Greg Ellis, Dj Greg / Neckwerk Entertainment
• Tami Johnson, Studio B Floral

Wedding Warrior Award

Nominees:

• Dana Allison, Keyed Up Events
• Leslie Johnson, Positively Charmed
• Kjerstin Smith, Empowered Lotus Photography

Elizabeth Sherry, TCWEP Director of Events and Programming, said "Being nominated for a TCWEP award means you are recognized by your peers! Our group is an organic group where our attendees know the importance of getting to know the person next to you before sharing details about yourself."

Michelle Tverberg, TCWEP Co-Founder said "TCWEP provides a friendly and inviting environment to make connections in your work life, as well as experiencing great venues in the Twin Cities each and every month during our Venue Tour + Vendor Meetup event.  It is a place to have your business or place of work become known and grow, to connect, collaborate and make event industry friends.   Whether it is your first time attending, or been awhile since we have seen you, we strive for a warm and welcoming experience for all."

About TCWEP

Since 2009, TCWEP has been holding a once-a-month Venue Tour + Vendor Meetup at the best wedding venues located around the greater Twin Cities area of Minnesota; even during the COVID19 lock downs, they provided online events and virtual venue tours.
TCWEP began in 2009, following the recession, 2 small business owners (Michelle Tverberg of Delight Photography and Matthew Sherry CEO of Complete Wedding & Events) decided to start networking together as a way to share business between their customers, knowing the impact of word of mouth referrals.
See official event web page (https://www.tcwep.com/april-04-12/)