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London's Grand Ball 2019

Was held on Friday 15th March 2019 at One Whitehall Place in London.

Prestigious Star Awards Grand Ball 2019


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A global celebration of the world's best venues for unforgettable events.

The Prestigious Star Awards Grand Ball took place on Friday evening at One Whitehall Place in London to celebrate the world’s best venues. In an evening that fizzed with energy, guests enjoyed captivating performances, glamorous dance troupes, enchanting foot jugglers, glittering musicians and ballroom dancing. London’s Grand Ball revived the elegant and timeless art of the ballroom dance in one of London's most beautiful ballrooms. Performing arts company City Academy gracefully demonstrated traditional ballroom dancing, which added a touch of magic to this opulent Ball. During the awards presentation, the 2019 winners were announced and winning venues included Palazzo Versace Dubai (UAE), Blenheim Palace (UK), Su Gologone (Italy), Hôtel Majestic Barriere (France), Unico 20 87 (Mexico), Hard Rock Hotel Davos (Switzerland), and more. The ‘World’s Best Events’ section of the evening was a showcase of exceptional events, selected among over 200 outstanding submissions, hosted at notable international venues including Lord’s Cricket Ground, Brocket Hall and Hotel Villa Diodoro. The winner was selected through a live audience vote that took place on the night. Hotel Villa Diodoro in Sicily enjoyed a decisive victory to win the 'World’s Best Event' trophy. The Prestigious Star Awards program celebrates the quality, performance and reputation of the world’s best venues qualified to host the most memorable events. It remains, the only global luxury venue recognition programme across the industry.

Media Wall | Guests | Entertainment | Best Events | Hospitality | Ballroom Dance | Guest Prizes | Winners | Partners

Guest Arrivals at


London's Grand Ball

The dress code for the evening was white-tie/black-tie and all guests walked the red carpet in suitable style.

A Social Affair


The Guests

The evening brought together distinguished individuals from the Prestigious Venues network, including senior representatives from leading international venues, corporate partners, prestigious event suppliers, and VIPs from a wide range of sectors.

Outstanding


Entertainment

Building on the spectacular success of the past year, guests at London's 2019 Grand Ball enjoyed a star-studded night filled with energy, captivating performances, glamorous dance troupes, enchanting foot jugglers, glittering musicians and ballroom dancing. All coordinated by the inimitable Yellow Entertainment.

Event Inspiration


A Showcase Of Excellence

The ‘World’s Best Events’ section of the evening was a showcase of exceptional events, selected among over 200 outstanding submissions, hosted at notable international venues including Lord’s Cricket Ground, Brocket Hall and Hotel Villa Diodoro. The winner was selected through a live audience vote that took place on the night. The initial vote tied Hotel Villa Diodoro with Lord's Cricket Ground. A second vote determined Hotel Villa Diodoro in Sicily as a decisive victor winning the 'World’s Best Event' trophy.

Sparkling


Hospitality

Guests were treated to a sparkling reception with canapes on arrival. During the awards presentation, guests enjoyed a refreshment break where more drinks and canapes were served. After the presentation, hot bowl food was served alongside hot canapes and an open bar kept guests well watered throughout the night.

The Vienna Pose


Before The Ballroom Dance

In spectacular style, the evening revived the old-world tradition of ballroom dancing to classical ballroom pieces. Set in motion by City Academy, this element of the awards evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Guest Prizes


At Prestigious Venues

Over the course of the evening, five lucky guests also won luxury weekend stays at some of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotels.

The Winners Of


Prestigious Star Awards 2019

Every year, the Prestigious Star Awards celebrates the world’s most prestigious event venues and unique spaces across the globe, spanning countries far and wide, from Mexico to Sardinia. Over a staggering 2,000 global venues and suppliers were assessed and reviewed in the past year, with only one winner selected in each of the 24 event categories. Awards categories included event based categories, such as Best Gala Dinner Venue, Best Film Location Venue, Best Event Supplier and the World’s Most Prestigious Venue. In 2019 an exciting new employee category was introduced, recognising the unbridled dedication of venue staff in driving the success of a venue.

Host Venue


One Whitehall Place & The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Originally established as the National Liberal Club in 1884, it counts Sir Winston Churchill among its former members. The foundation stone in its cellars was laid by William Gladstone himself, one of five Club members who went on to serve as Prime Minister. The venue is now a grand event space annexed to the 5-star hotel, The Royal Horseguards.

The After-Party


Libertine

The Prestigious Star Awards after-party was held at Libertine. 40 guests enjoyed a hosted party in the VIP area where the drinks flowed and a DJ kept the music going until the small hours.

Event Partners


Yellow Entertainment - The event production company that turns imagination into reality
One Whitehall Place, Prestigious Venues
Eclipse AV - Specialists in worldwide technical event production
City Academy - London’s preeminent performing and creative arts company
Rupa Photography - A brilliant event and venue photographer who captures real-life moments and transposes them into vivid memories
Richard Birtchnell - A prestigious English Toastmaster who has run hundreds of live events in the last 30 years
Sportography.tv - Specialises in capturing the moving image at high calibre events
Libertine - London’s premier nightclub and international nightlife brand

Brought to you by


Prestigious Star Awards are brought to you by Prestigious Venues
One Whitehall Place, Prestigious Venues
Best Events Worldwide, Prestigious Venues
Top 100 Venues, Prestigious Venues

Thanks to our guests


Thank you to all our guests for your part in making the evening unforgettable.
Guest Logos, Prestigious Star Awards 2019

2019 Finalists


The Shortlist among 2,000+ venues reviewed

LEARN MORE


Winners

Shortlist of 2019 Winners & Highly Commended venues.

WINNERS LIST

Press Release

See our press release and publish your own story

PRESS RELEASE

2020 Entry

Nominate a distinguished venue, event supplier or staff for 2020 awards.

2020 AWARDS ENTRY