More than 400 lawyers and investment bankers from across Canada celebrated business deals made in 2007 at the inaugural Canadian Dealmakers gala and awards last night. Presented by Deloitte, Lexpert, Thomson Financial, and The Globe and Mail, the event recognized the accomplishments of leaders in legal advisory and underwriting roles in categories such as mining, real estate, and consumer products.
"This is an amazing branding opportunity for the companies participating, and it's the first time they're all together to celebrate the art of the deal," said Donna Farber, the marketing and business development manager for Thomson, who worked with Eden Planning to put on the event. Farber reported that the gala took three years to plan due to the lengthy process involved in seeking nominations, securing judges, and attracting sponsors for the event.Along with an advisory board, a six-person judging panel (which included John H. McArthur, a dean emeritus at Harvard Business School, and Eileen Mercier of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board) picked the winners in the nine categories. Using large screens and a lit-up stage courtesy of Carter Craig Communications and Stagevision, video clips of award winners like Yamana Gold Inc. and TD Bank Financial Group played to illustrate the process of the deals being made.
Proceeds from the gala supported Junior Achievement of Canada, a nonprofit organization that creates programs to educate young people about business and economics.
"This is an amazing branding opportunity for the companies participating, and it's the first time they're all together to celebrate the art of the deal," said Donna Farber, the marketing and business development manager for Thomson, who worked with Eden Planning to put on the event. Farber reported that the gala took three years to plan due to the lengthy process involved in seeking nominations, securing judges, and attracting sponsors for the event.Along with an advisory board, a six-person judging panel (which included John H. McArthur, a dean emeritus at Harvard Business School, and Eileen Mercier of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board) picked the winners in the nine categories. Using large screens and a lit-up stage courtesy of Carter Craig Communications and Stagevision, video clips of award winners like Yamana Gold Inc. and TD Bank Financial Group played to illustrate the process of the deals being made.
Proceeds from the gala supported Junior Achievement of Canada, a nonprofit organization that creates programs to educate young people about business and economics.
The lit-up stage
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The lit-up stage at the Canadian Dealmakers gala and awards
Photo: BizBash
The decor at the gala included black and white contour chairs and lamp-like centrepieces with flowers.
Photo: Janis Rees
The dessert was served on a cup and saucer that could be carried around, and included a white chocolate with the gala's logo.
Photo: Janis Rees
