Event Guide | CRAZIES Awards 2024

CRAZIES Awards Event Guide www.PowerstationEvents.com

CONTENTS SILENT AUCTION 3 TIMELINE 4 REGISTRATION INFO 5 PHOTOBOOTH INFO 5 RECEPTION INFO 6-7 DINNER INFO 8 DINNER TABLE PLAN 9 AFTER PARTY 10 PROGRAM 11 FAQS 12-13 FINALISTS 14-17 HONOREES 18 SPONSORS 19-20

TIMELINE 4:45PM

REGISTRATION OPENS

Presented by Allan S. Goodman, Eder Bros., Slocum & Sons

Registration entrance at Premier Ballroom near Fox Tower casino floor.

5:00PM

RECEPTION OPENS

Presented by Connecticut Distributors, Inc.

Mix & mingle while you experience food & drink samples, red carpet photobooth, sponsor lounges and more.

7:00PM

AWARDS DINNER BEGINS Presented by Performance Foodservice

Enjoy a special dinner by the Foxwoods culinary team during the Awards program where winners are announced LIVE!

9:30PM

AFTER PARTY at Shrine Foxwoods

The celebration continues a few steps away at Shrine.

Over 21 only, ID & CRAZIES wristband required for entry. The After Party at Shrine is only open to CRAZIES ticket holders and is not open to the public.

REGISTRATION INFO Registration presented by

Check-In opens at 4:45pm.

Event entrance located in Fox Tower at the entrance of Premier Ballroom, across from Shrine.

All ticket holders must check in at registration to receive your wristband and table assignment.

You MUST be wearing your wristband to access the event, including the After Party.

CRAZIES is a 21+ event.

PHOTOBOOTH Photobooth presented by

Stop by our CRAZIES photo booth to get your signature event photo in digital and print.

RECEPTION Reception presented by

5PM - 7PM | ​Premier Ballroom | Fox Tower All ticketed guests must check in at registration to receive their wristband.

You MUST wear your wristband to access the reception, dinner and after party. Check in opens at 4:45PM.

DRINKS Avissi Prosecco Back East Brewing Boxed Water Brescome Barton Connecticut Distributors, Inc. Ferrarelle Fruitful Distillery Joel Gott Cabernet Owl’s Brew Quiver Spirits Saratoga Water Shania Verdejo (non alcoholic) Tito’s Handmade Vodka Veritable Distillery

8 Satellite Bars available throughout both function spaces

LOUNGES Doordash Imperial Dade Pullman & Comley Sysco

RECEPTION Reception presented by

FOOD Gordon Food Service Charcuterie Grazing Table – (meats, cheeses, crudité)

Lamb Weston Seasoned Fries

Sysco Bone Broth with Beef Tartare, crispy onions and chives Cured Tuna on a Savory Furikake rice krispy treat, with kumquat relish and ginger chili crema

The Chefs Warehouse Kaluga Caviar & Smoked Trout Roe Caviar – Black sesame cone, crème fraiche, fresh herbs Assorted macrons

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES 360 Photobooth sponsored by Powerstation Events

Red Carpet Photobooth sponsored by Brescome Barton

Roaming Photobooth sponsored by RestaurantOwner.com

CRAZIES Sunglasses Take a selfie in the CRAZIES sunglasses and tag @craziesawards!

ALLIED SPONSORS Clover Ecolab Foodshare Ives Bank Toast

DINNER Dinner presented by

STARTER Smoked Salmon & Beets Horseradish, Cress, Chives, Pickled Onion, Pumpernickel Crisp, Citrus Reduction

ENTREE Spiced Lamb Chops Brown Butter Potato Puree, Charred Chinese Broccoli, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Smoked Cherry Chocolate Demi

DESSERT Exotic Coconut Saffron Braised Pineapple, Coconut Dacquoise, Mango Passion Gel, Coconut Mousse, Strawberry Coulis Wines by Trinchero Family Estates Non-Alcoholic Wine by Shania

Water by Ferrarelle

The CRAZIES Awards Dinner commences at 7:00PM in the Premier Ballroom immediately following the Reception. Check your text messages or wristband for your table number.

Enjoy a three course seated dinner from the Foxwoods Culinary team during the program, where winners will be announced LIVE! Wines courtesy of Trinchero Family Estates. Satellite bars will remain open throughout the dinner.

For food allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify your server.

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AFTER PARTY

The After Party at Shrine is only open to CRAZIES ticket holders and is not open to the public. You must show your CRAZIES wristband and ID for entry. 21+ only.

PROGRAM

Click here to view this year’s CRAZIES Awards Program, including timeline of awards presentations, honoree recognition, a list of all finalists and messages from our generous sponsors.

Huge thank you to Andrew Associates for printing this year's program.

FAQs

​ Where in Foxwoods are the CRAZIES Awards held?

The Reception and Awards Dinner are in the Premier Ballroom and the After Party is at Shrine Nightclub. Both locations are conveniently located in Fox Tower. Click here for Foxwoods Property Map. Where is parking available?

We suggest parking at the Fox Tower garage or valeting at Fox Tower.

The garage and valet are both free, with tipping suggested at valet. More information on parking HERE. When can I check into my hotel?

If you booked in the CRAZIES room block (Fox Tower Hotel), check in starts at 4PM. Rooms may be available earlier on a first come first serve basis. Please allow yourself extra time to get checked in as the reception opens at 5PM. How do I access my tickets, and get my table assignment and event wristband?

All registered guests must check in at Registration for access to the event. Registration is located by the casino floor outside of Premier Ballroom near Shrine and Registration opens at 4:45PM. To check in, simply provide your name, company or phone number to confirm your tickets and table assignment. Ticket holders will receive a wristband which gives you access to the CRAZIES reception, awards dinner and after party.

Are tickets available at the door?

No, tickets must be purchased in advance. At this time, the 2024 CRAZIES is SOLD OUT and online ticketing is closed. If you would like to join the waiting list as tickets may become available, please submit the ticket request form HERE. For questions, email us at info@ctrestaurant.org.

FAQs I am a Finalist/Honoree. What do I need to know?

Nominees and honorees should check in at registration. Please inform the person at registration that you are a finalist or honoree to receive your ribbon. You should have received an email with an overview of what to expect throughout the night. ​ Are hotel rooms available at Foxwoods?

The CRAZIES Room Block is in Fox Tower. You can also search other Foxwoods hotels for availability. Click HERE to search.

How do I bid on the Silent Auction?

You will have the option to enter your cell phone number at registration to receive event updates, including the link to the silent auction. To preview auction items or bid now, click HERE. Can I attend the After Party only?

The After Party at Shrine is not open to the public and is open only to CRAZIES ticket holders. You must show your CRAZIES wristband and ID for entry. 21+ only.

Is there coat check?

Yes, you can check your coats at Fox Tower Hotel front desk.

What is the dress code?

Dress to impress! Formal or cocktail attire.

Photography Notice The CRAZIES is an event where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. Please contact us in advance if you have questions about this statement, or how media content may be shared.

85th Day Food Community Flanders Fish Market | 374 Kitchen & Cocktails Pernod Ricard 110 Grill | Piantedosi Baking Company Flavor Smart Beverage Group Powers, Griffin & Hilll Brown-Forman Gateway Community College Sardilli Produce & Dairy CBIA Green Valley Hospitality Saybrook Point Resort & Marina Chef Prasad | Gourmet Unite Hartford Distributors, Inc SpotOn CLA Intersect Public Solutions Sprague ClarkHirth J. Timothy’s Taverne Taco Guy Cohn Reznick LLP JMG Insurance Corp The Amber Room Colonnade Craveable Hospitality Le Mazet The Brushmill by the Waterfall CT DECD Liberty Bank The Charles Dockside Brewery Market Hospitality Group The Main Pub DORO Restaurant Group Molson Coors The Shipwright’s Daughter Falvey Linen & Uniform Supply Mill Restaurant Group Wood N Tap Fire by Forge NAI Lexington Commerical

Martignetti Companies MyCTSavings

The Playhouse Tile America

QUESTIONS? The CRA Foxwoods and volunteer teams will be available throughout the event to address any questions and concerns.​​

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