Honoured Together
Behind every trophy is a team, a story, and a moment that resonated. Here is a look at the work that moved our industry as much as it moved us.
Canadian Event Industry Awards (Canadian Special Event Magazine)
Canadian Event Awards, presented by Canadian Special Events Magazine, recognize excellence in planning, production, design, and deliver across Canada's event industry.
We have been honoured with a number of these international awards since 2002.
2020 - 2026
Best Public Experiential Marketing Event: M·A·C Pro Makeup Summit (co-submission with M·A·C Cosmetics)
Best Conference, Social & Community Impact: International Indigenous Tourism Conference 2025 (co-submission with the International Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada)
Best Conference - Social & Community Impact: International Indigenous Tourism Conference 2024
Best Private Experimental Marketing Event: SeaSpan 2024
Best Entertainment Production for a Public Event: Canada's Rock Of Fame 2023
Most Outstanding Event Over $450,000 2023: Canada's Walk Of Fame 2023
Best Conference: Energy Disruptors Unite (co-submission with Energy Disruptors)
Inaugural Leslee Bell Spirit of the Industry Award 2022: Keri Miller
Best Drive Through Event 2021: Drive Thru Grad
Best Logistical Support 2020: SINGULARITYU Canada Summit & SU After Dark
Best Technical Support for an Event 2020: SINGULARITYU Canada Summit & SU After Dark
2010 - 2019
Best Conference: Energy Disruptors UNITE, 2018 & 2019
Best Event for a High Profile Charity 2019: TIFF Tribute Gala
Best Event Produced for a Non-Profit Organization 2017
Spirit of the Industry Award 2015: Jocelyn Flanagan
Best Event Produced for a Corporation by a Third Party Planner 2015: Vermilion Energy, Celebrate 20
Event Professional of the Year 2014: Keri Miller
Best Audio Visual Design 2014
Best Event Decor Under $25,000 2014: Arpi's 50th Anniversary (co-submission with ONE WEST Events)
Best Theme Décor Over $100,000 2013: Black & White Christmas
Outstanding Logistical Achievement 2013: TIFF, The Night That Never Ends
Best Theme Décor Over $40,000, 2012
Most Outstanding Event $100,000 to $300,000, 2012
2000 - 2009
Best Theme Décor Over $30,000, 2009
Best Corporate Team Building Event, 2008
Best Fundraising Event, 2007
Best Entertainment Production, 2005
Event Producer of the Year, 2004
Best Entertainment Production, 2004
Event Producer of the Year, 2003
Best Event for a Charitable Organization, 2002
Outstanding Logistical Achievement, 2002
Most Outstanding Event over $300,000, 2002
Cater + Event Gala Awards
Cater+Event Gala Awards combine the ACE Awards and Special Events Gala Awards to celebrate excellence in catering, event planning, design, décor, and entertainment.
We have been honoured with a number of these international awards since 2003.
2020 - 2026
Best Entertainment: Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, 2024
Best Multiple Day Event Program for a Corporation or Association: CPKC Steam Tour
Best Fundraising or Non-Profit Event: Canada's Walk of Fame, 2023
Best Virtual Awards Show: JUNO Opening Night Awards, 2021
2010 - 2019
50 Top Event Companies: 2014 - 2018
Best Event Produced for a Private Individual: SOULMEN60
Best Event Produced in Multiple Locations: WESTJET Ignite
Best Event Produced for a Corporation or Association, Overall Budget over $500,000: RENDEZ-VOUS CANADA – BC Vancouver Night
Best Achievement in Technical Support: TIFF, The Night That Never Ends
Best Event Staged in Multiple Locations: Transalta 100th Anniversary
2000 - 2009
Best Decor: Total Decor Budget Under $20,000 USD
Best Event Produced for a Non-Profit Organization
Best Fundraising Event
Best Event Staged in Multiple Locations
Best Theatrical Entertainment Production
Best Theatrical Production
International Live Events Association "ESPRIT" Awards
The International Live Events Association (ILEA) Esprit Awardshonor top creativity, innovation, and excellence across the global live events industry.
2010 - 2020
Best ILEA Team Effort: DriveThru Grad 2020
Best Conference/Meeting Program, 2020
Best Corporate Event over $150,000 USD, 2020
Best Event Produced for a Non-Profit Organization 2019: TIFF Tribute Gala
Best Event Entertainment Production - Budget $25,000 - $75,000 USD: Teddy Bear Affair, 2016
Best Event With A Legacy: Special Olympics Canada, LIMITLESS GALA, 2015
Best Technical Production: JUNO Awards Gala, 2015
Best Corporate Event over $150,000 USD, 2015
Best Entertainment Production Over $75,000 USD: TIFF The Night That Never Ends, 2013
Best Entertainment Production - Budget over $75,000 - $200,000 USD, 2011
Best Coporate Event - Budget $75,000-$200,000 USD, 2011
2000 - 2009
Best Event for a Non-Profit Organization: Budget Over $200,000 USD, 2007
Best Event Design/Decor: Budget $25,000 - $75,000 USD, 2007
Entertainment Production Under $30,000 USD, 2006
Entertainment Production Under $30,000 USD, 2004
Entertainment Production Under $30,000 USD, 2003
Other Awards
2003 - 2011
BC Event Awards: Best Event Produced for a Charitable Organization, 2011
Business in Calgary Magazine: Jocelyn Flanagan, CEO and President, Leader of Tomorrow, 2011
Annual Thompson Okanagan Tourism Industry Summit: Tourism Excellence Award for Innovative Marketing & Promotion, 2010
Avenue Magazine: Jocelyn Flanagan, CEO and President, Top 40 Under 40, 2010
Western ISES Excellence Awards: Best Entertainment Production under $25,000, 2003