Highlights of the event (thus far)
- Outside under a 4000 square foot tent - McLean Mill National Historic Site.
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Themed 1920's - You're One in a MILLion
- THIRTY-SEVEN SPONSORS THIS YEAR. Most ever; by far
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Live music - a Jazz trio from Vancouver (Island roots). Music from the 1920's era is part of the plan. Quinn, Schulz, Shakur
- Event planning/decor by 'Event Planning by Carol-Anne & Steampunk Cafe'
- Keynote Speaker - Mr. Bill Collins - Chairman Cascadia Seaweed
- Indigenous Welcome
- Refreshments available from: Alberni District Liquor Store (Wine only), Craft Beer from your choice of: Twin City Brewing, Dog Mountain Brewery, Alberni Brewing Company
- Appetizers by Steampunk Cafe
- Food (non plated meal) by Bare Bones Fish House and Smokery
- Emcee for the evening David Wiwchar - The Peak 93.3
- Photography by Lyndon Cassell
- Video by Richard Spencer - Alberni Film
- Bill Collette to co-host with David
- NINETEEN AWARD CATEGORIES. Three years of awards to present. Almost 60 invited special guests each of whom can bring along their own guest.
- All of this is possible because of the BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN PORT ALBERNI.
We thank ALL OF OUR SPONSORS. Title Sponsor - Robbins and Co., Silver Sponsor - The San Group, Bronze Sponsor - Black and White Events, our many event sponsors who assist us with decoration costs, photography, video, music, wine, beer (yes we have sponsors for much of our refreshment costs), security, the physical awards and more. Plus, our thanks to our specific award sponsors who through their contributions our invited guests are welcomed at no cost to them.