January 2015 Awards Gala Agenda

B E S T
P R AC T I C E S
2015
EXCELLENCE IN BEST PRACTICES
AWARDS GALA
Congratulations on being named as the recipient of a prestigious
Frost & Sullivan Award. Your company is invited to attend our
Excellence in Best Practices Awards Gala
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Please join us as we recognize companies, strategies, processes and
executives that have achieved world-class performance within
their industries. We look forward to celebrating these outstanding
achievements with your company at this premier event.
ANA ARRIAGA
PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR, AMERICAS
BEST PRACTICES, FROST & SULLIVAN
210.247.3823
ANA.ARRIAGA@FROST.COM
AGENDA
REGISTRATION: Check-in for the Awards Gala is required between 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at the Best Practices registration desk. Follow the blue and white Best Practices signs to
reach registration.
DRESS CODE: Black Tie for Gentlemen, Full Length or Cocktail Dresses for Ladies.
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH: Each recipient will be called up to the stage to accept the plaque
after the emcee announces their Award. The acceptor is invited to provide a one-minute
prepared acceptance speech, followed by photo opportunities.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Welcome and Registration
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
CEO Roundtable Discussion
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
Cocktail Hour and Hors d’oeuvres
Showcase Displays
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
Part One
Awards Ceremony
Part Two
Post-Networking Reception & Group Photos
Cocktail Hour and Group Photos
Showcase Displays
End of Gala
“50 Years of Growth, Innovation & Leadership”
MAPS & DIRECTIONS
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa
1775 East Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
Tel: 619-276-4010
The Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa, situated on the beautiful
sands of Mission Bay, puts you within 2 miles of SeaWorld and
less than 3 miles from historic San Diego Old Town, with
amazing shops, fun-filled nightlife, and upscale restaurants.
Discover your wellness at Spa Brezza, set on 7, 500 sq. ft. of
luxury, featuring nine treatment rooms, a fitness center with
state-of-the-art PreCor® equipment and a retail boutique.
To book a reservation call 877.313.6645 or email
reservations@missionbayhilton.com and mention you are an
attendee of the Frost & Sullivan.
By Car
By Air
From I-5
From San Diego Int'l-Lindbergh Field
From I-5, take the SeaWorld Drive exit and head
west. Turn right onto East Mission Bay Drive
follow past the park.The resort is located 3/4 mile
on left.
Take I-5 north to SeaWorld Drive, turn left at the top
of the exit. Turn right on East Mission Bay Drive. The
resort is 3/4 mile on the left.
Distance from hotel: 6 mi.
Drive time: 10 min.
From McClellan-Palomar Airport
Take I-5 south and exit Clairemont Drive/Mission Bay
Drive. Turn left at the stop sign. Turn left again at the
stop onto Mission Bay Drive.The resort is located 1/2
mile on the right.
Distance from hotel: 28 mi.
Drive time: 35 min.
“50 Years of Growth, Innovation & Leadership”