March 6, 2014 - Awards Gala
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As guests walked in, they were immediately welcomed by our sponsored valet services, which set the tone of the whole evening. A fun-filled atmosphere was clearly visible in the room through the superhero-inspired and colorful décor, GOOD vs. EVIL food stations and servers with masks wandering around offering guests just a few of the many delicious items the venue had prepared for the evening. Also, attendees were able to enjoy alternative entertainment, such as a photo booth with superhero props, caricature artists drawing guests in their best superhero-like pose, and a green screen photography station to bring out the kid in all of us.
Once doors opened, the theme carried seamlessly through the main room. Nominees and award recipients were acknowledged on stage and the dinner went on without a glitch! Ingredients such as quinoa, kale, goji berries and more were used to inspire our pallets and provide us with a healthy, hearty and delicious menu that was comprised of ... you guessed it, SUPERFOODS!
This evening was all about celebrating our chapters’ best – our superheroes – and allowing attendees the opportunity to enjoy themselves and join in on the celebration.
Congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients of the evening!
Literary Award:
- Les Selby, CMP, CMM
- Micki Lubek
- Julie Holmen
- Sheila Wong (Recipient of the 2013 MPI Toronto Chapter Literary Award)
Student of the Year:
- Kate Jaehn-Kreibaum (Recipient of the 2013 MPI Toronto Chapter Student of the Year Award)
New Member of the Year:
- Daryl Ledwon
- Stephanie Hiltz (Recipient of the 2013 MPI Toronto Chapter New Member of the Year Award)
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year:
- Kris Knox
- Stephanie Rapko
- Sharda Sukdeo, CMP
- Pat Cluett (Recipient of the 2013 MPI Toronto Chapter Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award)
Mentor of the Year:
- Alice Parnis
- Sandra Moniz, CMP (Recipient of the 2013 MPI Toronto Chapter Mentor of the Year Award)
Supplier of the Year:
- Monika Radicevic, CMP
- Lee-Anne Leckie, CMP (Recipient of the 2013 MPI Toronto Chapter Supplier of the Year Award)
Planner of the Year:
- Ellen Boddington, CMP, CMM
- Micki Lubek
- Mariella Irivarren
- Matina Kalkounis
- Lynda Hoff, CMP, CMM (Recipient of the 2013 MPI Toronto Chapter Planner of the Year Award)
President's Award:
- Alice Parnis (Recipient of the 2013 MPI Toronto Chapter Presidents Award)
This event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Please keep them in mind when looking for a service that they provide.
AV-CANADA Inc. for technical production, backdrop and audio/visual staging and lighting.
D.E. Systems Ltd. for online registration.
Freeman Audio Visual for sponsoring the rigging points and a rigging supervisor.
Gatsby Valet for the complimentary valet parking services.
The Image Commission for onsite photography.
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE for hosting the event.
Jay B. Sese for caricaturist services.
Meetings Incentive Travel (Hall of Fame) for a cash sponsorship.
Naylor (Canada) Inc. for a cash sponsorship.
NMN NEWS MINUTE NETWORK for the emcees.
Nothers Signs & Recognition for sponsorship of awards.
Ottawa Convention Centre for a cash sponsorship.
Ottawa Tourism for a cash sponsorship.
Peller Estates Winery and Hillebrand Winery for the reception and dinner wine.
Tourism Quebec, Quebec City Tourism/ YQB Your Quebec Business for their cash sponsorship and exciting door prize.
SHOWMAKERS Inc. for décor and theme implementation.
SHOWTECH Power and Lighting for 50 per cent of the cost of electrical.
STRONCO Group of Companies for the Walk of Fame wall.
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