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.
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WHY ENTER
Amplify Your Brand’s Visibility
Leverage the spotlight to enhance your brand's presence and increaeg your market reach.
Showcase Industry Leadership
Showcase your venue as a top choice, setting you apart from competitors and impressing clients.
Win Great Prizes
Receive marketing exposure and national recognition to advertise and promote your venues and event spaces.
Attract High-Value Clients
Use award recognition as a trust signal to win high-value partnerships and bookings.
DEADLINES & FEES
Entry Period
Opens: September 27, 2024
Final Date to Enter: December 20, 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 20 – January 15
The judging panel represents diverse events and venue specialists from across Canada.
Fees
Earlybird Entry Phase: September 27 – December 1
$250 per entry
Final Entry Phase: December 1 – December 20
$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.
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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