From Anna's portfolio
9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony
An annual remembrance at Vineyard Grove Park honoring first responders, which drew thousands.
Utah civic ceremonies & recognition eventsCivic ceremonies & recognitions, with care
Dedications, memorials, swearing-in ceremonies, volunteer appreciation evenings and awards, planned with the dignity and warmth these moments deserve.
Led by Anna Nelson: 11+ years of event experience, including 9+ in city government
Some of a community's most meaningful gatherings are its quietest ones. Anna has planned 9/11 remembrances honoring first responders and candlelight awareness walks with nonprofit partners, events where tone and respect matter as much as logistics.
What's included
Every detail, handled
Take on the full list, or choose just the pieces your team needs. Every plan is tailored to your event, your budget and your community.
Ideal for
- Cities and counties
- Police, fire and first responder agencies
- Veterans and service organizations
- Nonprofits and volunteer programs
- Program, run of show and speakers
- Honor guard, color guard and musical coordination
- Invitations for officials, families and honorees
- Awards, plaques and recognition moments
- Venue setup, seating, sound and lighting
- Candlelight and evening event logistics
- Partner and nonprofit coordination
- Photography and press coordination
How it works
From first conversation to final farewell
- I
Consultation
We learn your goals, audience, budget and date.
- II
Proposal
A clear scope, timeline and estimate to share with your team or council.
- III
Planning
Permits, partners, vendors and volunteers, coordinated with regular check-ins.
- IV
Event day
We run it on site, then send a wrap-up you can share with stakeholders.
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Walk for Hope
A candlelight walk for domestic violence awareness, held with nonprofit partner The Refuge Utah.
Photos are representative stock images from Pexels, not from the events themselves.
Your planner
Meet Anna Nelson
Anna brings more than 11 years of event and operations experience, from corporate events to 9+ years in city government. She has led everything from multi-day city festivals serving more than 10,000 people to civic ceremonies. She knows public events from the inside, and has extensive experience securing grant funding to help budgets go further.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you plan memorials and remembrance ceremonies?
Yes, including 9/11 remembrances and candlelight events. We plan them thoughtfully, with careful attention to the program, the families and partners involved, and the tone of the day.
Can you plan a volunteer appreciation or awards night?
Yes. We handle the program, venue, awards, invitations and the evening itself, so your team can focus on the people being honored.
Do you work with nonprofit partners?
Yes. Anna has planned community events alongside nonprofit partners, including a candlelight awareness walk with The Refuge Utah.
Let's plan something lovely
Share a few details about your event and Anna will reply within one business day.