Toronto's Top 100 Events 2012 - Media & Literary Events

July 30, 2012
1. Scotiabank Giller Prize Gala
#1 Media & Literary Event Last year, the Scotiabank Giller Prize Gala honored Esi Edugyan for her novel Half-Blood Blues and added glamour with new producer CBC. Next: October, 30 2012
#1 Media & Literary Event
Last year, the Scotiabank Giller Prize Gala honored Esi Edugyan for her novel Half-Blood Blues and added glamour with new producer CBC. Next: October, 30 2012
Photo: Carla Warrilow/BizBash
2. International Festival of Authors
#2 Media & Literary Event This fall, the International Festival of Authors will have 190 authors and publishing professionals lead 11 days of readings, interviews, and lectures. Next: October 18-28, 2012
#2 Media & Literary Event
This fall, the International Festival of Authors will have 190 authors and publishing professionals lead 11 days of readings, interviews, and lectures. Next: October 18-28, 2012
Photo: readings.org
3. Idea City Conference
#3 Media & Literary Event The 2012 run of the Idea City Conference had 50 speakers, including Jann Arden and Peter Diamandis, share their ideas with an audience of 600 guests. Next: summer 2013
#3 Media & Literary Event
The 2012 run of the Idea City Conference had 50 speakers, including Jann Arden and Peter Diamandis, share their ideas with an audience of 600 guests. Next: summer 2013
Photo: Gene Driskell
4. Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards Gala
#4 Media & Literary Event The 15th annual Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards Gala drew more than 500 media moguls to an awards ceremony that recognizes excellence in journalism. Next: June 2013
#4 Media & Literary Event
The 15th annual Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards Gala drew more than 500 media moguls to an awards ceremony that recognizes excellence in journalism. Next: June 2013
Photo: Shan Qiao/CNW
5. Word on the Street Festival
#6 Media & Literary Event (up from #8) The largest book and magazine festival in Canada, the Word on the Street Festival hopes to attract some 218,000 attendees and plans to close surrounding streets at Queen’s Park this year to accommodate even more guests and programming. Next: September 23, 2012
#6 Media & Literary Event (up from #8)
The largest book and magazine festival in Canada, the Word on the Street Festival hopes to attract some 218,000 attendees and plans to close surrounding streets at Queen’s Park this year to accommodate even more guests and programming. Next: September 23, 2012
Photo: Drew Stewart
6. National Magazine Awards Gala
#7 Media & Literary Event This summer, the National Magazine Awards Gala celebrated its 35th anniversary, awarding Canada’s top publications in front of 650 industry professionals. Next: June 2013
#7 Media & Literary Event
This summer, the National Magazine Awards Gala celebrated its 35th anniversary, awarding Canada’s top publications in front of 650 industry professionals. Next: June 2013
Photo: Dean Bradley/National Magazine Awards Foundation
7. Canadian Journalists for Free Expression Gala, A Night to Honour Courageous Reporting
#8 Media & Literary Event In 2011, the C.J.F.E. Gala, A Night to Honour Courageous Reporting awarded international journalists for their commitment to freedom of expression and new sponsor Henry’s added a Canadian photography exhibition documenting the Arab Spring. Next: December 5, 2012
#8 Media & Literary Event
In 2011, the C.J.F.E. Gala, A Night to Honour Courageous Reporting awarded international journalists for their commitment to freedom of expression and new sponsor Henry’s added a Canadian photography exhibition documenting the Arab Spring. Next: December 5, 2012
Photo: Saman Aghvami
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