ABOUT THE AWARDS

 

Canadian Venue Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Venue Management, Design, and Service

The Canadian Venue Awards are dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the exceptional achievements of venues across Canada. From outstanding venue management, innovative venue design, and in-house catering to top-tier event planning and customer service, this prestigious awards program highlights venues that excel in creativity, business operations, and service excellence.

Whether it’s a luxury wedding venue, a contemporary warehouse event space, a boutique hotel, or a high-tech conference centre, the Canadian Venue Awards shine a spotlight on the industry’s most unique and successful venues—and the talented professionals behind them.

With 28 award categories, this program offers venues an opportunity to gain industry recognition, boost their profile, and showcase their team’s passion, dedication, and hard work. Winning a Canadian Venue Award comes with a year’s worth of promotional benefits, helping to enhance your venue’s visibility and reputation. Don’t miss the chance to be recognized among the best venues in Canada and set a new standard for venue excellence.

CATEGORIES

Best New Event Venue
Best Wedding Venue
Best Historic Event Venue
Best Academic Event Space
Best Conference Centre
Most Unique Event Space
Best Hotel Event Space
Best Rural Event Venue
Best Restaurant Event Space
Most Romantic Event Venue
Best Waterfront Event Space
Best Resort Event Space
Best Small Meeting Venue
Most Tech Forward Event Venue
Most Sustainable Event Venue
Best Museum/Gallery Event Space
Best Corporate Event Venue
Best Cultural Event Venue
Best Community Event Venue
Best Outdoor Event Venue

SIGNATURE AWARDS

Best Venue Operations Team
Best In-House Catering Team
Best In-House Event Team
Outstanding Achievements in Service Excellence
Best Venue Management Group
Venue Sales Manager of the Year
Venue Marketing Director of the Year
Most Outstanding Venue of the Year

WHY ENTER

Generate Attention

Create a buzz on social media and share your success story with peers, clients, and prospects.

Honour Your Team

Honour and recognize your team's hard work, your venue's valued partners, and your exceptional clients.

Win Great Prizes

Receive marketing exposure and national recognition to advertise and promote your venues and event spaces.

Build Your Brand

Elevate your venue’s profile and highlight your commitment to the best in guest experiences.

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DEADLINES & FEES

Entry Period

Opens: September 27, 2024
Final Date to Enter: December 15, 2024

Winners Announcement

Winners will be announced in January 2025 and featured in a special editorial spread in the January issue of CSE Mag.

Judging

December 15 – January 15 

The judging panel represents diverse events and venue specialists from across Canada.

Fees

Earlybird Entry Phase: September 27 – November 15
$250 per entry

Final Entry Phase: November 15 – December 15
$325 per entry.

THE ENTRY PROCESS

Step 1: Register and Choose Your Category

Click the Enter Now button, select your categories, and register your venue. You’ll receive a private PIN via email to log into your entry portal and complete the process.

Step 2: Complete the Entry Form

Refer to the Entry Guide for tips on crafting a winning entry. Each category outlines the judging criteria to help you shape your responses in the portal.

Step 3: Upload Supporting Materials

Upload high-resolution images, marketing materials, floor plans, or testimonials to support your entry. Ensure all files are properly labelled and meet the upload requirements.

Step 4: Review and Submit Your Entry

Review all details carefully before submitting. Once satisfied, click submit to finalize your entry and receive a confirmation email. Please note that entries can be edited after submission until the final deadline date.

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PRIZES & RECOGNITION

Feature on CSE Mag Site

Feature on the Canadian Special Events Magazine website with prominent placement for winners on the CSE homepage.

Feature on Venue Awards

Spotlight on the Canadian Venue Awards Blog with dedicated posts showcasing your venue and achievements.

Feature in CSE Digital Mag

Winners will be featured in a special editorial spread in the January issue of CSE Mag.

Winners Gallery

Placement in the Winners Gallery on the Canadian Venue Awards Website and features on our site throughout the year.

Social Media Coverage

Dedicated social media posts across Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, sharing your success with our community of eventprofs.

Feature in CSE e-newsletter

Coverage in CSE Newsletters with exclusive articles reaching 60K+ followers, including event planners and industry leaders across Canada

Art Glass Award

A stunning art glass award to proudly display in your venue. 

Printed Certificate

A printed winner’s certificate celebrating your achievement. 

Digital Badge

A digital winners badge to use on social media and websites.

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