We’re thrilled to reveal this year’s Canadian Event Awards finalists, celebrating excellence in Canadian events, experiential marketing, weddings, catering, design and hospitality. From innovative brand activations to standout municipal, corporate and nonprofit events, the creativity in this year’s entries is next level. Winners will be announced live at the Awards Gala on April 29, 2026, hosted by Peter…
We are proud to announce that judging for the Canadian Event Awards has officially begun. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our distinguished panel of judges for generously sharing their time, experience, and thoughtful expertise in support of this year’s program. Their role is an essential one. Each judge brings a unique perspective and a…
On April 30, 2025, our community will come together to celebrate excellence, recognize outstanding achievements, and honour the Canadian event industry and the incredible people who drive its success. Hosted at Universal Eventspace, by Peter and Paul’s Hospitality Group, and produced by the award-winning team at e=mc² events, this year’s celebration promises to be…
The Canadian Event Awards, Canada’s premier recognition program for the event and meeting industry, is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Awards. This year’s competition saw unprecedented entries, including a significant increase in first-time entrant submissions, showcasing the vibrant and dynamic nature of Canada’s event industry. The competition was fierce, with judges…
Dustin Westling and his team at OneWest Event Design breathed new life into an old theme, blending visual brand elements to create a fresh experience for attendees at this brilliant event nominated for Best Event Design/ Decor $50,000 – $150,000 at the 2023 Canadian Event Awards. In the aftermath of a year where events…
Nominated for “Best Outdoor Event”, Bright Lights Windsor by The City of Windsor displays a world of celebrations and creates lifelong memories. Bright Lights Windsor 2021, welcomed over 100,000 guests to “create memories that last a lifetime.” Bright Lights Windsor is more than a holiday lights show it is an opportunity for our community to come…
The Soirée des Grands Philanthropes, produced by Portage & nominated for “18th Soirée des Grands Philanthropes. Tribute to Alain Lemaire and Robert Tessier,” was an opportunity to pay tribute to outstanding individuals from Quebec’s business community. For the 2nd year in a row, Portage had to reinvent the concept by adding a hybrid component. Honoured personalities, members of…
CitizenXM is nominated in “Best Experience/Gift Box” for designing an extraordinary unboxing experience called the Microsoft Impact Award Box. Microsoft challenged the team at CitizenXM to create an award experience that; Provided a unique “unboxing” experience. Was a work of art that could be proudly displayed with the award. Was produced using sustainable materials as…
“Golf and Grill presented by Avison Young,” produced by Melanoma Canada & nominated for “Best Event for a Community Based Charity,” was a very cool event that combined two of my favourite things. Given the challenges COVID-19 posed to fundraising via in-person events, Melanoma Canada opted to deliver a one-of-a-kind Golf Tournament. Drawing players from…
Does this sound familiar to anyone? This event, originally planned for June 2021, was postponed till Sept and then again till October, requiring Amy Burstyn Fritz & her team from Burstyn Inc. to pivot a few times, which meant securing vendors and making changes on the fly with short lead times. You’d never know that if you attended the…