Social Events
Join us for a Golden Gala Event that will take you back to when style and substance were inseparable.
On Monday, May 31st, the place to see and be seen is the Ballroom at the Westin Harbour Castle, for the 50th Anniversary Golden Gala. It starts with a cocktail reception at 6:00 pm followed by a sit-down banquet dinner at 7:30 pm.
Hosted and MC’d by James Cunningham, this celebration of substance and style will continue with the presentation to this year’s Excellence in Research Awards, new Fellows and CMRPs, along with winners of the Blankenship, Graydon, Doyle, and Commins Awards.
The Excellence in Research Awards are sponsored by:
And then, the evening really starts to sizzle with a jazz band, casino, and chance to rendezvous!
Put on your best Ocean’s Eleven suit or 60’s cocktail dress, and come enjoy an evening where style is where it’s at.
Purchase additional tickets for spouses, friends and colleagues who are not attending the conference – but do like a party! Download and forward our Gala 2010 Invitation (PDF).
One ticket to the Gala is included with the Full Conference fees (not included with the student fees and not included with the 1 day registration fees). Additional guest tickets can be purchased as well – so bring a spouse, partner or friend (cost per additional ticket: $200).
You can purchase additional tickets for the Golden Gala in the MRIA Portal while processing your online registration for the Conference. If you want to purchase additional tickets without registering for the Conference, please visit the MRIA Portal at www.mriaportal-arimportail.ca and select in My Menu: Events & Publications.
Company tables (10 seats per table) can also be reserved. If you are interested to reserve a table, please purchase your tickets in the MRIA Portal and then send your table seating request to Morgan de Hoop from andLogistix at mdehoop@andlogistix.com.