NICK HOSTS.....Hosting the ICSC 2024 Global Awards Ceremony Wynn Las Vegas: PHOTO RECAP!

 Hello Las Vegas--Nick Verreos Hosting the ICSC 2024 Global Awards Ceremony, Wynn Las Vegas, with Angela Sweeney (L) MAXI Awards Vice Chair, and Cherilyn Megill (R) MAXI Awards Chair

Back in May, I had the privilege of MC'ing the ICSC 2024 Global Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas! This (I was informed by my hubby David) was my THIRD TIME being invited to host! ICSC stands for the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Global Awards Ceremony, along with the MAXI Awards honors and celebrates the achievements of visual merchandisers and marketplace (i.e. shopping centers) marketing experts and their EXCEPTIONAL efforts to engage and serve their communities. Consider this the "Oscars" of Shopping Center Events Best of the Best! 

Nick Verreos-ICSC 2024 Global Awards Ceremony, Wynn Las Vegas

Check out my RECAP of my time in Las Vegas--from arriving to dining + the Ceremony:

ICSC put us up at the Palms Resort--Nick Verreos and David Paul, Palms Resort Las Vegas

Pool Boy--I didn't bring my swimsuit (Oh well!) since I didn't think I would have time for much "resort'ing" LOL! But I did get to check out the expansive pool area at the Palms (looked nice!). As it was, when we arrived we only had time to take these photos since they were closing the entire area down for some big outdoors "Foodie" event later that day.

Nick Verreos and David Paul--Palms Resort Las Vegas

In my short two days in Las Vegas, I enjoyed one nice dinner: Delicious Mexican food at La Popular CDMX Restaurant at the Palms:

Margarita Time!-- Nick Verreos and David Paul, La Popular Restaurant, Palms Resort Las Vegas

Dinner Time: For my main entrée, I had the Chicken Mole Enchiladas, while David had the Ribeye Tacos. We also started with Chips and Guacamole. All muy bien and delicioso!--La Popular CDMX Restaurant, Palms Resort Las Vegas

Also...we ran into some very cute "kids" on their way out to EDC. Yes, kids, this was THE SAME WEEKEND as the Electric Daisy Carnival (Lordy there were LOTS of thongs but luckily not on these kids!!!):

Going to EDC...well...not me! ;)

Next day were the Awards and my Hosting, which was at the very fabulous and upscale Wynn Las Vegas--starting with Rehearsals:

At the Wynn Las Vegas--Nick Verreos and David Paul

Nick Verreos at Rehearsals for the ICSC 2024 Global Awards Ceremony--Wynn Las Vegas

Time for a (fancy) Outfit Change and...the AWARDS!

Nick Verreos and David Paul--Ready for the ICSC 2024 Global Awards Ceremony, Wynn Las Vegas

Look Who's Hosting--Nick Verreos, ICSC 2024 Global Awards Ceremony, Wynn Las Vegas

On Stage--Hosting the ICSC 2024 Global awards Ceremony, Wynn Las Vegas

The ICSC Global Awards represent an international spectrum of marketplaces (therefore the "Global")--from Canada (big winners this year!) to Malaysia, Uruguay, South Africa, and yes, the USA (Hawaii were big winners too!). Here are photos with some of the OUTSTANDING Winners (+ guests) from this year's Awards:

Nick Verreos with Winners (and guests)--ICSC 2024 Global Awards Ceremony, Wynn Las Vegas

I has a blast hosting this year and it was amazing meeting all the fabulous and very talented marketing and visual experts and how they can transform the landscape of shopping center events and drive interest and excitement with consumers. 

ICSC 2024 Global Awards Fab Three--(L to R) Angela Sweeney, Nick Verreos and Cherilyn Megill, Wynn Las Vegas

Until Next Year (I hope!)