Media Alert: IABC/Toronto Celebrates Communications Excellence across the GTA at Annual Gala Featuring Host/Comedian Ron Tite

TORONTO, May 9, 2013 /CNW/ - On May 29, the top communicators in the industry will be celebrated by the Toronto Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) at the 2013 OVATION Awards Gala. Professionals from across the Greater Toronto Area will come together at the historic landmark Arcadian Court to network and be inspired by the exceptional achievements of their peers. The evening will also feature a special presentation of the highly-coveted Awards of Distinction.

Comedian, actor and in-demand speaker Ron Tite will bring his special blend of humour and business know-how to his duties as the night's MC. One of Marketing magazine's Top 10 Creative Canadians, Ron's impressive career trajectory includes training at the legendary Second City and developing advertising campaigns for high-profile clients like Microsoft and Kraft.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors: News Canada, Cision, Fusion Design Group Inc., Speakers' Spotlight and Walmart.

IABC/Toronto's 2013 OVATION Awards Winners List is now available: http://goo.gl/okHoa.

When:		Wednesday, May 29, 2013
		Reception: 5:30 pm
		Dinner: 6:30 pm
		Award presentations: 7:15 pm
		Event Details: http://goo.gl/imWLP.
Where:		Arcadian Court
		401 Bay Street, Simpson Tower, 8th Floor
		Toronto, Ontario
Photo and Interview Opportunities:
		•      Presentation of the People's Choice Award
		•      Presentation of the Bobbie Resnick Philanthropy Award
		•      Presentation of the 2013 Student of the Year Award
		•      Presentation of the Awards of Distinction in the following categories:
			•      Boutique Agency of the Year
			•      Small Agency of the Year (Five or less employees)
			•      Mid-Sized Agency of the Year (Six to 20 employees)
			•      Large Agency of the Year (21 or more employees)
			•      Corporate Communications Department of the Year

About IABC/Toronto's OVATION Awards

IABC/Toronto's prestigious OVATION Awards program recognizes communications excellence throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The awards program is open to all Greater Toronto Area communications practitioners, from junior to veteran and attracts approximately 200 entries annually from government, not-for-profit associations, corporations and agencies.

The OVATION Awards Gala is IABC/Toronto's premier annual event honouring the brightest and most influential business communicators in the GTA.  This highly anticipated and prestigious communications awards event is attended by innovative communications professionals from agencies, corporate, government, not for profit and other sectors.

About IABC/Toronto

With more than 1,800 members, IABC/Toronto is the largest IABC chapter in the world. The organization provides these members with multidisciplinary resources and a global network of close to 14,000 communicators in 80 countries, working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share and apply the world's most effective communications practices. For more information, please visit http://toronto.iabc.com/.

SOURCE: IABC/Toronto

Media Contact:
Ashley Weinhandl
VP, Marketing Communications
IABC/Toronto
[email protected]

Awards Contact:
Beverly Fairclough
VP, Awards
IABC/Toronto
[email protected]