United Way Awards of Distinction
It’s time to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work and community spirit during the 2018/19 United Way Campaign. We’re looking forward to bringing together hundreds of United Way supporters and community leaders for an evening of recognition.
Don't miss the excitement of this year's event as we celebrate the campaign impact achievement for 2018 and the progress we're making together to help lift capital region families out of poverty.
Details:
Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Edmonton Convention Centre (9797 Jasper Avenue) (Formerly Shaw Conference Centre)
Edmonton Convention Centre - Parking
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Reception (Photo booth, networking, cash bar) Don’t Miss Out, Come Early! This year, we have some surprises to make sure you know just how special you are and how grateful the community is for all of your hard work.
6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Dinner, entertainment and awards program
A list of the some of the outstanding nominees is available here.
** Dress is business/cocktail. Guests are encouraged to wear a red tie or red accessory!
Book Your Seats Now!
Note: This event has limited seating. Don’t miss out! Reserve your seats today!
Early Bird - $130 each | Table of 10 - $1,200
After January 31st - $140 each | Table of 10 - $1,300
Sponsorship Recognition:
Official Media Partner - CTV
Thank you to CTV for being the media sponsor for this year’s Red Tie Gala! CTV Morning Live Host Stacey Brotzel and Meteorologist Cory Edel join us as the event emcees.
Reception Sponsor: EPCOR
We’d like to recognize EPCOR for their support of United Way. Thank you to EPCOR for sponsoring the Red Tie Gala reception.
EPCOR’s Annual workplace campaign
Every Fall, since 1993, the employees have formed a committee and executed a workplace fundraising campaign to support the United Way, in the areas where they operate. To date these campaigns have raised over $5.5 million and have been recognized by United Way with awards of excellence.
All In for Youth Program Support
In 2016, EPCOR announced a $125,000 commitment as the first corporate partner to come forward to support All In for Youth in honour of the company's 125th anniversary. All In for Youth is an initiative of the United Way of the Alberta Capital Region focused on getting at-risk children and youth successfully through their educational journey to high school completion.
This collaborative program is currently being piloted in 5 schools in Edmonton in partnership with local charities including BGCBigs, E4C, and theFamily Centre.
St. Alphonsus Elementary/Junior High School
John A. McDougall Elementary School
Delton Elementary School
Spruce Avenue Junior High School
See Who is Attending the Red Tie Gala, Awards of Distinction!
as of February 11:
ALBERTA BLUE CROSS
A&H STEEL
ACKLANDS-GRAINGER INC.
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
ALTAGAS UTILITIES INC.
APEGA
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING
ATB FINANCIAL
ATCO GAS TRANSMISSION
BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH
BGCBIGS
BISSELL CENTRE
BMO BANK OF MONTREAL
BROKEN ARROW
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
CANADIAN WESTERN BANK
CAPITAL POWER
CHANDOS CONSTRUCTION
CIBC
CITY OF EDMONTON - CAMPAIGN MEMBERS
CITY OF EDMONTON - MAYOR DON IVESON
CITY OF SPRUCE GROVE
CITY OF SPRUCE GROVE - MAYOR STUART HOUSTON
CNIB
COUN. MICHAEL WALTERS
CREATING PEOPLE POWER
CTV PRESENTERS - CORY EDEL & STACEY BROTZEL
DELCON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
DELOITTE
DENTONS
DOW CHEMICAL
E4C
EDMONTON JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY
EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ENBRIDGE
ENMAX ENERGY CORPORATION
EPCOR
FINNING CANADA
GC - IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES & CITIZENSHIP CDA
GOA - AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
GOA - ALBERTA ADVANCED EDUCATION
GOA - ALBERTA EDUCATION
GOA - ALBERTA HEALTH
GOA - ALBERTA JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
GOA - ALBERTA LABOUR
GOA - CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP TEAM
GOA - CS/CSS
GOA - CULTURE & TOURISM
GOA - INDIGENOUS RELATIONS
GOA - MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
GOA - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
GOA - SERVICE ALBERTA
GOA - STATUS OF WOMEN
IMPERIAL OIL
INTACT INSURANCE
ISL ENGINEERING & LAND SERVICES
JOHN DEERE REMAN
LABOUR PROGRAMS - ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOUR
LABOUR PROGRAMS - CUPE 3911
LABOUR PROGRAMS - CUPE 4060
LABOUR PROGRAMS - CUPE 474
LABOUR PROGRAMS - EDLC
LABOUR PROGRAMS - HSAA
LABOUR PROGRAMS - UNIFOR
LETKI FAMILY
LLOYD SADD
MACEWAN UNIVERSITY
MIC MEDICAL IMAGING
NATIONAL BANK FINANCIAL
NUTRIEN
PCL CONSTRUCTORS INC.
PCL INDUSTRIAL
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORPORATION - REDWATER
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORPORATION - SHERWOOD PARK
PLANIT SOUND
PRODUCTION WORLD
REACH EDMONTON
RGO OFFICE PRODUCTS
SARAH CHAN
SHELL
SPARTAN CONTROLS
STANTEC
STRATHCONA COUNTY
TD COMMERCIAL BANKING
TETRA TECH CANADA
THE FAMILY CENTRE
TRANSALTA
TRI CITY RAT PACK
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
WAWANESA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
WHEATON GROUP
WIN HOUSE
WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD
WORLEYPARSONS
YMCA OF NORTHERN ALBERTA
YWCA EDMONTON