Canada's Walk of Fame asks Canadians --- Who inspires you?

Nomination campaign for 2014 inductees launches today, in partnership with RBC Avion

Fans can submit nominations directly via website, Facebook and mobile devices

TORONTO, April 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Canada's Walk of Fame, along with National Premier Partner RBC, announces the return of its annual inductee nomination campaign, in partnership with the RBC^® Avion^® card. Beginning today, fans from across the country and around the world have the opportunity to nominate an outstanding Canadian to receive a Canada's Walk of Fame Award and celebrate the achievements of Canadians who have excelled in the fields of music, film, sport, television, literature, visual and performing arts as well as science and innovation.  Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday, April 30 at 11:59 pm ET.  This year's inductees will be honoured during the national Canada's Walk of Fame Awards broadcast on Global Television, to be aired at a later date.

Last year, Canada's Walk of Fame received more than 30,000 nominations from people in over 130 countries. Nomination submissions can be sent using smart phones and mobile devices as well as through the website www.canadaswalkoffame.com and the official Facebook Fan Page, www.facebook.com/canadaswalkoffame. Fans can submit as many nominations as they like each day, but are limited to one contest entry per day, for their chance to win a trip for two to attend the Canada's Walk of Fame Awards in Toronto on Saturday, October 18, 2014, courtesy of RBC Avion. The VIP package includes hotel accommodation, airfare and tickets to the red carpet, Awards Show and spectacular Inductee Charity Ball.

Visit www.canadaswalkoffame.com to view the complete press release.

SOURCE: Canada's Walk of Fame

Tran Nguyen, Holmes PR, 416-628-5607 / [email protected]; Alicia DeBoer, Brand Communications, RBC, 416-974-2131 / [email protected]