CATIE Award Entries

The spirit of the Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence Awards (CATIES) is to recognize achievements of exemplary production at an event.

CATIE submissions can be from events that took place over the last two years, from January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024.

Items required to submit an entry:

Company Logo (High resolution .jpg or .png file)
Title of the Entry
Entry - Each entry must be submitted as a PDF document. (Must be a PDF document and under 25 MB)
One image from the entry (High resolution .jpg or .png file and under 25 MB)

Click the category below to review the rules before submitting your entry.

2025 CATIE Award Category Rules & Requirements

Best Appetizer	Best Buffet or Action Station
Best Catered Event	Best Catered Wedding
Best Dessert	Best Hors d'oeuvre
Best Main Course Plate Presentation	Innovative Mixology (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic)
Best Small Plate	Chef of the Year
Caterer of the Year

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CATIE Award winners will be announced during the 2025 Catersource + The Special Event Conference in Fort Lauderdale.

Four CATIE awards will be presented during the ICA Meeting and Greet on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:15 pm ET at the Inspiration Zone.
Seven CATIE awards will be presented during the ACE, The Special Event and CATIE Awards Industry Awards Celebration on Thursday, February 27 at 5:30 pm ET.

Review past 2024 CATIE Award winner entries for inspiration.

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