ILEA Michigan

The Event Planning awards celebrate the teams behind the corporate and social events that raised the bar — where flawless ex*****on met genuine creativity and every detail served a purpose.

The Best Corporate or Social Event Over $50,000 goes to Special D Events. In just 90 days, they conceptualized and executed “Farewell & Forward” — a landmark leadership transition celebration for the Ford Foundation at the iconic Michigan Central Station. The evening wove together stunning experiential design, including an AI-inspired floral arch and a custom split-flap display, with a heritage-driven menu that honored the moment. And when the night was over, the impact didn’t stop — every floral installation was donated to the Charles H. Wright Museum, turning a beautiful event into a meaningful one.

💥An ILEA member exclusive opportunity!💥

Join the team at Cosm Detroit for a hard-hat tour of the hottest new venue to hit the scene this fall. After our tour, we’ll head to Checker bar for happy hour with a drink on us.

➔ Space is VERY limited, members email us at [email protected] to reserve your spot asap! Tour dates are June 17th or July 1st, both at 4pm. Please let us know which date you prefer in your email.