AWARDS &
Accolades


2011

Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award

Bell Harbor International Conference Center is a 2011 recipient of Successful Meeting's Pinnacle Award, considered the most credible and prestigious symbol of excellence among conference center facilities.


Best Conference Venue in Washington

Bell Harbor International Conference Center was named the Best Conference Venue in Washington state by the readers of Northwest Meetings + Events in the publication's "The 2011 Best of Awards."


15th Annual Chowder Cook-Off Competition "Celebrity Choice"

Bell Harbor International Conference Center's Chef Hans Reisinger earned the prize of Celebrity at the 15th Annual Chowder Cook-Off Competition during the Seattle Maritime Festival. Chef Hans' "166 Mile Manila Clam Chowder" was voted as one of the top entries against those from nine of Seattle waterfront's restaurants.


2010

14th Annual Chowder Cook-Off Competition "First Place Overall" and "Cutting Edge"

Bell Harbor International Conference Center's Chef Jay Bartleson took the highest honors of "First Place Overall" and "Cutting Edge" in the 14th Annual Chowder Cook-Off Competition during the Seattle Maritime Festival. Chef Jay's "Oitavos" Clam Chowder was voted the top entry against those from nine of Seattle waterfront's restaurants.


2009

IACC Code of Sustainability - Gold Tier

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) recently awarded Bell Harbor International Conference Center with Gold Tier status for the conference center's commitment to the IACC Code of Sustainability, an extensive outline of the most up-to-date environmental practices relating to education and awareness, water and energy conservation, waste management, air quality, and more.


FareStart Guest Chef on the Waterfront -Top Hors d'oeuvres

Bell Harbor International Conference Center's Chef Jay Bartleson and Chef Hans Reisinger took the highest honor of "Top Hors d'oeuvre" in the FareStart Guest Chef on the Waterfront event on July 16, 2009, amongst dozens of local culinary artists.


Best Cutting Edge and People's Choice Chowder Awards

At this year's Seattle Waterfront Neighborhood Chowder Cook Off, Bell Harbor International Conference center took the award for the "Best Cutting Edge" Chowder. The category was judged by a variety of guest celebrity judges including Mimi Jung from King TV, Sean DeTore from 97.3 KIRO FM, Katie Scharer for Yelp.com, and Whitney Ricketts from Citysearch Seattle, among others. The conference center also took third place in the "People's Choice" category, voted on by Chowder Cook Off visitors.


Top Seattle Wedding Reception Site

Seattle Bride named Bell Harbor International Conference Center as one of the top Seattle venues for weddings in 2009.


2009 Best Wedding Venue

Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom listed Bell Harbor International Conference Center as one of the best wedding venues for 2009.


2008

4 Star EnviroStar Rating

Based on a demonstrated commitment to implementing environmentally beneficial practices, Bell Harbor has received an Envirostars rating of 4.


2007

Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award

Bell Harbor is a multiple-year recipient of Successful Meeting's Pinnacle Award, considered the most credible and prestigious symbol of excellence among conference center facilities.


2006

Successful Meetings and Meeting News Top 25 Planners' Choice Award

Bell Harbor was chosen as one of the top 25 conference centers in the country by meeting planners across the country.


100 Best US Wedding Destinations

The Bell Harbor Rooftop Plaza and the World Trade Center Seattle's Holland America Line Dining Room are lauded as the best locations for a wedding by Insider's Guide.

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