Once again Canadians took home top honors at the Special Event Show Gala Awards last weekend in Phoenix. The Annual award program showcases the best of the global event industry and as expected Canadian planners were among the leaders.
One planner, in particular, was honoured with a very special award this year. Kenneth Kristoffersen, President of POP was awarded the Award of Excellence for Leadership Achievement by the Steve Kemble Leadership Foundation. This award is presented . . .to the individual or group who have demonstrated excellence in leadership skills through service and contributions to the special event and meetings industry.”
The mission of the Steve Kemble Leadership Foundation is to develop and nurture leadership skills for special events and meeting industry professionals through recognition of achievement, involvement and educational opportunities. Throughout his career, Ken has been a visionary, mentor and leader and is very much deserving of this honour.
Winners of Special Event Gala Awards included:
BEST OFF-PREMISE CATERED EVENT
Culinary Capers Catering, Vancouver, British Columbia “Shaw Hospitality at the 2010 Games
BEST FUNDRAISING EVENT
Alison Silcoff Events, Montreal”The Daffodil Ball”
BEST TENT INSTALLATION
Tentnology, Surrey, British Columbia”Bahrain Royal Wedding Celebration
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN LOGISTICS
Tentnology, Surrey, British Columbia”Bahrain Royal Wedding Celebration”
BEST EVENT FOR PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL(S): BUDGET $1,000 AND ABOVE PER GUEST
Lynn Fletcher Weddings, Calgary, Alberta “For You … Michelle”