Awards gala planning in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta
Industry Awards
An industry awards night is one of the most logistically complex events a company or association can run. The nomination process, the guest management, the AV production, the entertainment, the run-of-show — all of it has to land precisely because the room is full of the people your industry cares about most.
We have planned awards nights ranging from 100-person association dinners at $45,000 to 400-person multi-category galas at $200,000+. The common denominator is that the production has to look and sound professional: clear audio on the speeches, well-timed AV, proper lighting on the stage and on the tables, and a pace that keeps the room engaged for the full program.
For industry associations, we can also help manage the nomination and judging process upstream of the event. The awards night is stronger when the awards themselves carry weight — and the nominations process is where that weight is built or lost.
Not right for you?
Awards nights under $35,000 are rarely achievable with the production quality the format requires. If your budget is below that threshold, we will tell you what is realistic within it.
What we handle
- Nominations and judging process management
- Venue sourcing and ballroom production
- AV, staging, and lighting design
- Entertainment and MC
- Guest management and seating
- Photography and videography
- Décor and table design
- On-site production team
Budget range
$40,000–$250,000+
A 200-person gala in Edmonton or Calgary runs $80,000–$140,000 all-in
Headcount
100–500
Events we plan for Alberta industry associations and companies
Lead time
16–24 weeks
Venue, AV, and entertainment all need to be locked early
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Common Questions
Common questions
A 150-person awards dinner runs $55,000–$90,000 all-in (venue, catering, AV, entertainment, photography, planning fee). A 250-person gala with full stage production runs $100,000–$160,000. A 400-person multi-category awards night with live entertainment runs $160,000–$250,000+. These are real Alberta ranges.
Plan your industry awards
Tell us the date, the headcount, and what you are trying to accomplish. We will come back with an honest assessment.