MINNESOTA STAR AWARDS

EVENT DETAILS

Picture this: You’re vibing with your besties in the exclusive Area 21 desert 🌵 (not 51, that’s cringe) when some cagey extraterrestrials so rudely interrupt 👽

Like our girl Selener 👀, they can't keep their hands to themselves. Can you blame them? 💅🏼

A bright light appears. Then, everything goes dark… and soon… you're telling ET not to phone home. 🛸

Supernovas amass the sky as the whole galaxy ascends for an interstellar rave, or rather, a cosmic Coachella.✨

Join ILEA-MSP on March 21st, 2025, at the Four Seasons Minneapolis as we celebrate the best in the biz and do our best to show our local, national and intergalactic colleagues that nobody parties harder than ILEA-MSP. 💜

Location & Timing

Friday, March 21, 2025

6:00 - 11:30 PM

Four Seasons Minneapolis

245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

SCHEDULE

6:00 PM | Social Hour in the Desert

7:30 PM | Awards Ceremony in the Galaxies

8:45 PM | After Party on Planet ILEA

Tickets - SOLD OUT!

GENERAL ADMISSION

ILEA Members and Entrants: $115.00
ILEA Guests: $150.00

VIP ABDUCTION ZONE SEATING

New for 2025, enjoy exclusive VIP seating with limited lounges available for only the most dignified luminaries.
Discover everything this package includes at the ticket link below.

Volunteer

This event would not be possible without a dedicated team of extraordinary volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form. If you have any questions, please email dana@keyedupevents.com.

Anyone else still feel like they're orbiting? Thank you to everyone who joined us for the MN Star Awards: AREA 21 on March 21st, 2025. This SOLD OUT event was one we're sure to remember for years to come.

Check out the event recap including all of the winners here!

Thank you to our gravity defying sponsors

Tickets are SOLD OUT!

Get on the waitlist for a chance to score last-minute tickets!

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Become a Sponsor

Now’s your chance to shine brighter than a supernova and leave a lasting mark on the galaxy of events! Are you a decorator, caterer, florist, lighting aficionado, or have a super niche talent you’ve been wanting to show off? We want to abduct your skills and share them with the event community.

Be a part of the mission:
🌟 Showcase your brand among event professionals
🌟 Build connections that are out of this world
🌟 Help us launch an unforgettable evening

Join the crew and help us beam up the excitement! Email our Sponsorship Chair, Julia Jakubiak and let her know you want to show off your skills.

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FAQ

We are so glad you asked! The Minnesota Star Awards is a celebration for event professionals, by event professionals. Founded in 2005, this party is specifically for the Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter of ILEA and honors excellence in our local industry with an awards ceremony spanning several categories. All categories are carefully judged anonymously by event industry experts from other ILEA chapters, and the winners are announced at the annual Minnesota Star Awards. Each year, a dedicated committee rigorously plans an epic fete bringing together the entire live event community for a night to recognize each other's achievements through the past year.
Tickets can be purchased here! Pricing and availability info can also be found on this page.
Lucky for you, we have an infamous Pinterest outfit inspiration board filled with all sorts of ideas! We love the idea of checking out some of the Twin Cities' amazing secondhand, vintage, and thrift stores as you put together your unique 'fit.
If tickets are sold out, please join our waitlist on our ticketing page here.
Food presented in ways you never even though of, cocktails served from extraterrestrials, and many other surprises we can't tell you just yet. We can tell you that the event offers a fully inclusive experience, with tickets covering food, bar and beverage, and immersive experiences all night long planned by the very best in the business.
More than you can even imagine! A variety of food and drink options (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for guests to enjoy from social hour through the after party, and it's all included in your ticket.
If you're lucky enough to get sent back to Earth...the Four Seasons Hotel MPLS is offering a room block for $295.00 a night using the code 250321STA. Use this link to book!
Interested in volunteering at the Star Awards? You could get free entry! Fill out this form for available shifts and more info.
Shoot us an email at starawards@ilea-msp.org and we will be in touch as soon as we are able!