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
Direct: 403-245-6693
www.calgarychoiceawards.ca