Calgary Choice Awards Gala

The Calgary Choice Awards was established in 2009 to bring together

businesses, media and the public to celebrate celebrates what it means to be

a Calgarian; an entrepreneur and to recognize companies that have helped

shape this city into what it is today. It was about officially recognizing

the nominees and winners for distinction in a variety of industries for

their accomplishments in excellence.

2011 Nomination Categories:

Best in Eco-Friendly Product or Services

Best Media Personality/Celebrity

Best Independently Owned Business

Best Employer – over 30 employees

Best Employer – Small Business under 30 employees

Best New Business (under two years)

Best in Children’s Retail

Best in Retail Experience

Best in Hotel/Inn

Best Transportation Provider

Best in Casual Dining Experience

Best in Fine Dining Experience

Best Nightclub/Bar/Pub

Best in Spa and Beauty

Best Venue/Tourist Attraction

Best in Arts and Culture

Best in Fitness

Best Medical and Health Care Services

Best Home Builder

Best in Auto Service

This year over 350 businesses were nominated online at

calgarychoiceawards.ca by the public. Public voting tripled from last year

with over 15,665 votes received. A fantastic job was done by all nominees

promoting their nomination to their clients and contracts to garner votes

and based on the voting totals, Calgarians were listening!

The 3rd Annual Calgary Choice Awards Gala was held on Sept 30, 2011 in the

Palomino Ballroom ( BMO Centre Stampede Grounds). This red carpet,

Hollywood-like Awards evening included celebrity Hosts; Up!97.7 FM’s new

morning radio team Leslie Stein and Kevin Becker as well as a silent and

exciting live auction and live entertainment. Guests mixed and mingled with

fellow nominees, media personalities and sponsors and were invited to have

their photo taken on the red carpet. The event was covered by the Calgary

Sun, City TV and BizboxTV. Over 300 nominees, sponsors and supporters

attended the Awards Gala and thanks to the generous support of our sponsors

and donors, we were able to put on another memorable event that celebrated

the strength of the Calgary business community and its unique

entrepreneurial spirit.

For more information about the Calgary Choice Awards and VIP Sponsorship

Opportunities

Contact:

Shannyn de Kruyff

Producer & CEO

Calgary Choice Awards

[email protected]

Direct: 403-245-6693

www.calgarychoiceawards.ca