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Posted on 31 August 2022 by admin

Create Your Best Gala Award Submission

Submission process

Intention is the first requirement of submitting your company’s work for awards. Tracking deadlines, collecting resources, and preparing a winning entry is a heavy lift, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. My best advice is to standardize a process among your team for collecting and organizing assets throughout the year. Think of it as building a library of your company’s most significant work and designate a team member from each account as the archivist. The submission process has changed with new technologies. There was a time when entries were arranged in presentation binders. Today’s processes are much simpler but require no less attention to detail.

Why awards are important

There are so many reasons why entering awards are essential for your business. Participating in industry awards is immensely important in developing brand awareness and is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen partnerships. Most award entries ask for the names of the client, employees, vendors, and suppliers to be included. Effectively, your win is extended to everyone who played a role in your program’s success. Awards are important internally, too, by helping to galvanize your team against all the hard work you put into your events. It lets you recognize the stars on your team contributing to an award-winning program.

Ours is still a very word-of-mouth industry. The marketing mileage of being selected by a jury of peers has benefits far exceeding the cost of entry. Winning a coveted Gala Award is a calling card of excellence and serves to attract new clients and build existing relationships.

Tips for successful entry

To put together a successful entry, start early. Invest in the best photography and video assets you can afford to bring your event to life during the judging process. There is no amount of copy that can tell the story of your entry, like a great photo or video. Have a designated team member be responsible for tracking announcements on the awards circuit. Call a meeting with your team to discuss categories, review entry rules and consider which project is the perfect fit. Are all assets on hand, or do you need to reach out to a client, vendor, or supplier for their help?

If the opportunity arises for you or a colleague to serve as a judge for an award program, jump at the chance. You’ll gain valuable insight into what makes an entry stand out. Every entity has its own entry rules, and it can’t be stressed enough to follow the rules to the letter. Ensure that several sets of eyes review everything before hitting ‘submit.’ Cross-check it all against the published rules. Remember that there are costs involved in preparing your entry, in addition to the cost of submitting it. You wouldn’t want to risk being disqualified for having overlooked a simple requirement. Yes, that happens.

Good luck with your Gala Award submission!

Posted on 18 August 2022 by admin

First Black artist in Vancouver given city’s Studio Award hosts zero-proof event

Since 1995, the City of Vancouver’s Artist Studio Award Program has supported local artists by providing studio spaces and one of this year’s recipients is the first Black artist to receive the award.

Naomi Grace is a multisensory artist and entrepreneur who’s work is “centered around reclaiming sacred medicine in its many forms, which she expresses through painting, mixed media, music, text, culinary arts and sculpture,” reads Grace’s biography on the city’s award recipients page.

“I’m really grateful to have access to this space,” Grace tells Vancouver Is Awesome via phone.

She plans on using the space for an large scale art installation, community arts integrated workshops, pop-ups and events, and intimate concerts and talks. The space will also serve as an order pickup location for her brand Melanin Rising.

To celebrate, Grace is hosting a zero-proof open studio event on Saturday, Aug. 20.

Grace wanted to create a sober social event for several reasons, partially inspired by her own transition to an alcohol-free lifestyle.

“People don’t drink for a number of different reasons. Sometimes it’s because people are pregnant. Sometimes they have friends who just don’t like the feeling of alcohol. Some people are allergic to alcohol. For some people, it’s for religious or cultural reasons. Sometimes people are in recovery,” she tells VIA.

Aside from the non-alcoholic lemonade cocktail bar, she will also be setting up a Melanin Rising pop-up sale.

Zero-Proof Open Studio Pop-Up

When: August 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Naomi Grace Studio – 1573 West 6th Ave

Cost: Free

Posted on 20 April 2022 by admin

More downtown events planned for country music award celebrations

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Michelle Wright and other artists will perform at a legacy revival show at Purple Hill Country Hall in Thorndale during the Country Music Association of Ontario festival in London in June. Postmedia network file photo

London’s core will be alive with music and family fun when the country music awards comes to town in June.

The Country Music Association of Ontario has announced two days of events downtown and a legacy revival show at Purple Hill Country Hall in Thorndale that will feature country icon and star Michelle Wright.

More announcements are expected in the coming weeks, including activities planned for June 3.

Downtown the events include a free street fair at Dundas Place June 4, from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. and June 5 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., with carnival rides, food and game vendors, a kids zone, and a series of free afternoon and evening concerts featuring Ontario’s country music stars.

“We are thrilled to welcome back the CMA Ontario festival and awards to London UNESCO City of Music this June,” said Cory Crossman, the city’s music industry development officer, in a news release.

“(They) bring an expanded format of programming with more exciting ways for the community to enjoy. The CMA Ontario’s return is part of London’s commitment to supporting a robust music ecosystem, bringing employment opportunities, artist performances and (activities) for Londoners to enjoy.”

The revival show, aimed at celebrating pioneers of Canada’s country music industry, will be hosted by Jamie Warren and Gary Taylor and feature performances by Wright (an inductee of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame), seven-time Canadian Country Music Association award winner Thomas Wade, Juno-nominated country trio Lace, Canadian Songwriters’ Hall of Fame inductee Robert Paquette and 10-time CCMA nominee Diane Chase.

The Bonfire concert (formerly New Faces showcase) on Dundas Place at 7 p.m. June 4 will feature up-and-coming artists, including Brian John Harwood, whose latest releases include the single Savin’ Up For Friday; Dustin Bird, named one of nine Canadian country artists to watch in 2022 by Front Porch Music; Gabrielle Goulet, nominated for CMA Ontario’s francophone artist of the year; Karli June, who recently released her EP Where You Come From; emerging artist Roslyn Witter; Nate Haller, nominated for the rising star award; and, Tebey, nominated for four 2022 CMA Ontario awards, who will headline the event.

On Sunday, June 5 at 1 p.m., the tailgate party will kick off the awards celebrations with a pre-show concert at Dundas Place featuring award nominees Alli Walker, David Boyd Janes, Graham Scott Fleming and Mackenzie Leigh Meyer.

The awards show will be held at Centennial Hall June 5 at 7 p.m., hosted by Jason McCoy and Robyn Ottolini and featuring performances by Tebey, Tim Hicks, Genevieve Fisher, Sacha, Cory Marks, Jason Blaine, Kristine St-Pierre, Nate Haller, River Town Saints, and The Western Swing Authority that will double as the house band at the awards.

At the awards show, there also will be a tribute to country star Carroll Baker, recipient of the impact award, featuring Michelle Wright, Beverley Mahood and Patricia Conroy.

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If you go

What: Country Music Association Ontario awards show and various events

When: June 2-5, with the awards show June 5 at 7 p.m.

Where: Downtown and the awards at Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington St.

Tickets: Most events are free. Tickets for the awards show are $70 to $260 (plus taxes and service charges) available online at centennialhall.london.ca, at the box office or by calling 519-672-1967.

Posted on 28 February 2022 by admin

Fineqia Presents Ottawa’s South Asian Fest Wins the Best Food Event & Festival Award by Faces Magazine Two Years in a Row

LONDON, UK, Feb. 28, 2022 /CNW/ – The Ontario South Asian Community Association’s (OSACA) annual showcase event, the South Asian Festival (www.southasianfest.net) wins the 2022 Ottawa Award for the Best Food Event and Festival, second year in a row. The festival, which was presented virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, is the largest festival in North America to celebrate and showcase South Asian heritage and culture.

Nominated for and voted online by the public, the awards are presented by Faces Magazine, an Ottawa-based premium lifestyle print and online publication. This was the 12^th annual Ottawa Awards to recognise accomplished businesses and individuals across 300 categories in Canada’s capital city.

The Virtual South Asian Festival is presented as thematic episodes, with the second episode featuring Canadian-born South Asian musician Tesher, known for his viral hit “Jalebi Baby”, featuring international star, Jason Derulo. Along with millions of of TikTok challenge videos, Jalebi Baby has over 172 million views on YouTube and 90 million spins on Spotify.

OSACA hopes to bring SAF back to an in-person event, a 10-day family-oriented festival, open to all communities, sponsored by Toronto-Dominion (TD) Canada Trust bank, North America’s sixth largest bank by branches, as its title sponsor as well as Fineqia International Inc. (“Fineqia”) (CSE: FNQ) (OTC: FNQQF) (Frankfurt: FNQA)

Financial support was also provided by the Government of Canada’s Department of Canadian Heritage via its Multiculturalism program, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, the City of Ottawa and the Rangar family.

“This festival is very dear to our hearts and to our community,” said OSACA’s Director Bundeep Singh Rangar. “Although it is bittersweet that we have missed out on so many events due to the pandemic, it is with great pride and joy we continue our beloved founder’s legacy in this alternate format, stay tuned for additional episodes of HunsTV!.”

The South Asian Fest (SAF) was started by Bundeep’s brother, Hunsdeep (Huns) Singh Rangar 15 years ago who suddenly and tragically, passed away in June 2019¹ leaving the family and community with an unfillable void.

Along numerous tributes across the country and the Parliament, Hunsdeep received the Canadian Ethnic Media Association (CEMA)’s radio category award at its 41st anniversary awards in 2019. In 2021, a prominent property developer, the Minto Group, named a park in Avalon, a suburb Hunsdeep called home, commemorating his work within the community.

“Hunsdeep’s selfless dedication to bringing people together, organizing community events, fundraising for local causes and sharing his love for our city deserves to be celebrated and will live on as a source of inspiration to us all,” said Cumberland Ward Councillor Catherine Kitts. “I know the Hunsdeep Rangar Park will be a beloved addition to Avalon and a wonderful opportunity for visitors to honour his incredible contributions to our community.”²

Bundeep took over his activities and responsibilities, including the operation of the South Asian Festival, in August of 2019, as Director of OSACA, the driving force behind the South Asian Fest.

The South Asian Fest was supported by the Ottawa’s South Asian community to honour Huns and fulfil the desire of his family and friends to maintain his legacy. A signature radio program Huns had started nearly 20 years ago, is also being continued by his mother Vinnie and Bundeep. It was rebranded from Mirch Masala Radio to Radio Huns (www.radiohuns.ca) in August 2020 to commemorate Huns’s birthday. It airs online and on CHIN 97.9 FM radio in Ottawa every Monday – Saturday, from 5pm – 8pm EST featuring internationally renowned Bollywood Top20 countdown on Fridays, with Sharma G.

The Virtual South Asian Festival features; Hon. Jim Watson, the Mayor of Ottawa, former Minister of Employment and Social Development Mr. Pierre Poilievre, His Excellency Ajay Bisaria, the High Commissioner of India along with Radio Huns hosts Vandana Kaushal Kuricha, Dj Meetaballs, Dj iLon and HOT899’s premiere host Kenny B filming both in London UK and various notable sites in the city of Ottawa including City Hall, the TD Place and the rooftop of LIV Apartments overlooking the city.

OSACA’s TeamHuns members include Jagdeep Singh Perhar, Becky Dipa Khan, Lovejot Singh Deo, Farid Pirzada, and Ilon Tyan, who produced and directed the episodes along with Bundeep Singh Rangar.

For more information and to view the available episodes, please visit www.southasianfest.net.

About OSACA

The Ontario South Asian Community Association (OSACA) was founded in 2009 as an Ottawa-based, Not-for-Profit Corporation with a mandate to promote Cultural Awareness through an Annual Event showcasing South Asian Talent in the National Capital Region targeted towards the Canadian Mainstream.

About Fineqia International Inc.

Fineqia International is a listed entity in the Canada (CSE: FNQ), US (OTC: FNQQF) and Europe (Frankfurt: FNQA). Fineqia International outlines the Company’s corporate governance, culture, processes and relations by which the Company and its subsidiaries and investments are controlled, directed and governed. Fineqia International oversees and ensures the overall success, planning and growth of the Company and all of its subsidiaries.

Fineqia provides a U.K. relegated platform and associated services to support and administer debt and equity security issuances such as corporate mini-bonds. The Company’s strategy involves investments in and acquisitions of companies developing and propagating blockchain based financial solutions, adjunct to its core business of placing debt and equity securities. Fineqia brings an issuing company’s debt or equity offerings to the market by distributing and marketing securities for subscription by investors such as accredited investors, high net worth individuals, family offices and fund managers. Fineqia does not provide investment advice and instead seeks to provide transparency by objectively outlining the potential risks and returns of various financing opportunities.

For more information, visit www.fineqia.com