Word on the street
“Judy and I met several years ago when I was a new-comer to the US Midwest. Judy impressed me immediately with her consummate passion for success, unbridled energy and ability to facilitate connections.
She's recognized throughout the Midwest – and beyond – as an astute visionary with razor-sharp business acumen, strong leadership skills and an intense focus on delivering results for her clients, colleagues and friends.
Judy and I have also worked together as Directors of ANZACC Midwest where her business skills drove many of the initiatives of the Chamber. Her willingness to take on challenges and maintain a positive approach is acknowledged amongst her peers and the business community. I recommend Judy without hesitation!”
– Cameron McLeod, Regional Sales Director, FCm Travel Solutions, January 18, 2012
“I have had the privilege to get to know Judy over the past few years and have always been impressed by her professionalism, creative idea generation, positive energy and spirit. Judy has been involved with our planning team for The International Volunteer Network of Chicago (INVC) and in this role she has been a key ‘sounding board’ for our ideas and suggestions. Judy is someone who always follows though on her commitments and I would highly recommend her as a business partner.”
– Ed Graziano, Co-Founder, International Volunteer Network of Chicago, June 29, 2011
“I have worked with Judy at numerous events. She is always professional and thorough. Her ideas are unique and fresh; she is enthusiastic; and incredible at networking. Every business needs Judy to bring them forward in branding and social media marketing. As a photographer, I am always thrilled to hear Judy is the person behind the scenes, as that means the event will have the extra creative flair that OUR BIG SPLASH brings!”– Gail Pollard, Photographer, Gail Pollard Photography, February 18, 2010
“Judy worked with Wine Australia as an "in market" event planning service for two major events. Her creative ideas set up a unique feel for our event spaces providing an appealing environment to best execute our messages during the events. She was very detailed and delivered on time and within budget.”– James Gosper, Director – North America, Wine Australia, February 2, 2010
“Judy did a great job helping us set up and organizing the Australian market day celebration at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago.”– Frank Brunacci, Executive Chef, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, January 31, 2010
“Judy is one of the most positive professionals I know. She always has a smile on her face, regardless of the situation. Judy helped develop my professionalism via simple marketing techniques. She is flawless in her execution of projects, always respectful of time and never gives up!”– Naomi Levine, Chef/Owner, TipsyCake Chicago, Inc, December 15, 2009
“The Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation (AWBC) engaged OUR BIG SPLASH LLC to mange event creation and design of the inaugural Wine Australia Oasis at the 31st Annual Chicago Jazz Festival on September 4-6, 2009. Wine Australia featured 30 wines showcasing the breadth and diversity of the Australian wine industry in terms of regionality and style as part of its “Open Up: to Wines from Australia” campaign. As the longest running lakefront music event in the U.S., the Chicago Jazz Festival attracted over 150,000 visitors over three days and was the perfect venue for the promotion, aimed at changing consumers’ perceptions about Australian wine. In terms of sales, the event was a huge success with visitors to the Wine Australia Oasis consuming over 120 cases, or four times as much wine that was sold by a U.S. vendor the year prior. In addition, a successful social media campaign was run in conjunction with the promotion with hundreds of consumers enrolling online to win a trip to for two to Australia. Judy’s creative input and attention to detail when liaising with Wine Australia, The City of Chicago, Illinois Restaurant Association, service providers and suppliers re: event design and logistics contributed to the overall success of the campaign.”– James Gosper, Director – North America, Wine Australia, September 28, 2009
“Judy is the Guru!”– WHO, Outsider Artist – www.waynehowieoutsider.com, September 7, 2009
“Judy oversaw the media strategy on behalf of the Australian Trade Commission at the National Restaurant Association Show from May 16-19, 2009. Through Judy's efforts significant media coverage was achieved with leading industry publications. Judy's enthusiasm, professionalism and attention to detail were key to this success.” – Ian Smith, Trade Commissioner – Consul, Australian Trade Commission, June 8, 2009
“The Midwest chapter of the Australian New Zealand American Chamber of Commerce “ANZACC Midwest” engaged Judy Fitzgerald to rebrand our association, redevelop our website, and relaunch the entire interface with our member base. The work involved was extensive and touched on just about every part of our membership's experience with ANZACC Midwest including a new name, logo, website, collateral, stationery, signage and systems. Judy was a dynamo and drove us to a whole new level of branding and customer experience. I have received many unsolicited compliments from our members, which is the best testimony to the quality of what Judy delivered.” – David Rampa, President, ANZACC Midwest, January 23, 2009
