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January 17, 2007
Canadians Win Big at the Gala Awards

The brightest stars in special events took the stage Friday night at L.A.'s renowned Shrine Auditorium--longtime site of the Academy Awards ceremonies--to accept the coveted Gala Award. Winners in 35 categories were chosen after five rounds of judging by the Special Events Magazine Advisory Board.

A WONDERFUL LIFE
Also honored with the Gala Award for Lifetime Achievement was Joann Roth-Oseary, founder of caterer Someone's in the Kitchen, Tarzana, Calif., for her superior work in

BEST EVENT ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPT AND EXECUTION: ENTERTAINMENT BUDGET ABOVE $100,000
Sensix Communications and Events, Montreal
"Team Vaccination Launch"

BEST FUNDRAISING EVENT
Hala Events & Communications, Toronto
"An Enchanted Evening"

BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
Alison Silcoff Events, Montreal
"The Daffodil Ball"