The Salem Convention Center was featured on the cover of the Winter 2012 It's that time of year again and we are not talking about spring. It's time to vote for the 4th annual Northwest Meetings + Events readers' choice Best of Awards! Northwest Meetings + Events is the premier magazine for meetings and events professionals working in the Northwest. These prestigious awards are designed to honor the best in the meetings and events industry in our region. We have been told many times that the Salem Convention Center is the best meeting facility in Oregon, so let's make it official and win the Best Convention/Conference Venue in Oregon category! Please vote for Salem Convention Center before May 8, 2014 so we can tell the world about our: Commitment to sustainability Professional and friendly service Flexible meeting spaces Beautiful Northwest inspired architecture Support of local artists Lovely downtown ambiance and more..... If we win a Best of Award by Northwest Meetings + Events, it means great publicity for Salem, Oregon which means more events and business for our community.....and we all win. And let's face it, it sure would be nice to get bragging rights for a year! It's easy to vote. Here's what you need to do: 1. CLICK HERE TO VOTE. Please fill out the top portion fully with your contact information and write in one business/corporation/venue/supplier in at least 7 categories* for your ballot to be valid. Limit: One ballot per person. 2. Tell your friends, family, colleagues and co-workers to vote by sharing a link to this post on Facebook, Twitter and via Email- it only takes a minute! Deadline: Voting ends Thursday, May 8 at midnight *Important! You don't have to vote in ALL categories but you have to vote in at least 7 categories for your vote to count. Here is a list of Oregon categories (so be sure to submit your answer for at least 7 of these): Best Attraction in Oregon Best A/V Provider in Oregon (we recommend Grand & Allied Video Productions) Best Boat Charters in Oregon Best Catering Company in Oregon Best Convention/Conference Venue in Oregon (Salem Convention Center of course!) Best Florist/Event Decor Provider in Oregon Best Green Venue in Oregon Best Historic Venue in Oregon Best Small Hotel with Meeting/Event Space (Less than 200 Rooms) in Oregon Best Large Hotel with Meeting/Event Space (More than 200 Rooms) in Oregon (Grand Hotel in Salem of course!) Best Rental Service in Oregon Best Resort in Oregon Best Transportation Provider/Valet Services in Oregon VOTING ENDS MAY 8, so VOTE TODAY, ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO VOTE and make it happen! Northwest Meetings + Events is circulated to approximately 10,000 planners, suppliers and related professionals in the Northwest and includes information on a range of topics, from venues and supplier news, tips, best practices and industry developments. Winners of the readers' choice Best of Awards will be honored at the awards party in October and will also be featured in the summer issue of Northwest Meetings + Events magazine and online at nw.meetingsmags.com.