ILEA - Seattle Chapter

An evening centered around connection, conversation, and learning from one of the event industry’s leading voices.

Thank you to ILEA Seattle, Alan Berg, and all of the sponsors and partners who brought together such a thoughtful evening of education and networking at “No More Ghosts Turning Silence into Sales.”

From meaningful conversations to actionable insights on building stronger client relationships, the room was filled with creative professionals invested in growing both their businesses and their communities. Grateful to connect with so many familiar and new faces in the industry.

Thank you to our amazing Sponsors!
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🌊 What a night.

The 2026 Emerald City Applause Awards: Legends of the SEA was nothing short of magic.
A record number of submissions. A room full of visionaries. And a night that flowed seamlessly from start to finish.

To everyone who contributed, supported, and showed up — this is what our Seattle event community looks like at its best. ✨

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners:















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You are the ones raising the bar, pushing creativity forward, and shaping what’s next.

Here’s to the legends — and everything still to come. 🌊🏆

The nominees are officially in. 👑

The Seattle events community continues to raise the bar every year, and this list is packed with some of the planners, venues, caterers, entertainers, designers, and creative partners who make incredible events happen across our region.

Huge congratulations to all of the 2026 Legends of the SEA nominees for the Emerald City Applause Awards.

We’ll be celebrating together March 25 at Block 41 for a night that recognizes the creativity, collaboration, and passion that powers the Seattle events industry.

👏 Drop some love in the comments for the nominees.

2026 Nominees



















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