BCBC Business Excellence Awards Gala

Click here to see a full recap of 2023 BCBC Business Excellence Awards Gala!

Click here to see a full recap of 2022 BCBC Business Excellence Awards Gala!

The BCBC Business Excellence Awards Gala recognizes and honours businesses and business leaders that have made significant contributions to the economic health of the Belgian-Canadian business community. The Gala is more than a celebration, it is a chance for us to reconnect, to come together and to shine a light on those who have thrived and innovated over the course of the last 12 months.

Get dressed up and camera-ready and join us for a night filled with powerful stories, a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, and networking with business leaders from Ontario and Quebec. 

The BCBC Business Excellence Awards Gala will act as the official closing of the Belgian Days in Toronto, an initiative of the Embassy of Belgium in Canada to promote the friendship and cooperation ties between Belgium and Canada, and more specifically with the City of Toronto.

2023 Grand Partners

Award Sponsors

Gala Sponsors

BCBC Private Partners

BCBC Institutional Partners

A FANTASTIC DINING EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a champagne reception, accompanied by Belgian beers and Belgian passed hors d’oeuvres. And a Belgian-inspired gourmet dinner (made with products from Belgium!) with red and white wine pairings; and dessert made with Belgian chocolate.

RECOGNIZING OUR VIBRANT BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Presenting our inaugural BCBC Business Excellence Awards for the best companies and personalities that proudly fly the Belgian flag in Canada.

EXCEPTIONAL NETWORKING

An exceptional and unique moment to meet and share Belgian values here in Canada with other Canadian and Belgian businesses.

Become a Sponsor

Here is a chance to have your name in lights.

Sponsorship of the BCBC Business Excellence Awards Gala presents an excellent opportunity to promote your company/brand to the GTA’s international business community. With over 200 guests in attendance, there is no other event quite like it! To see a list of past attendees, click here.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to all and offer a wide range of pre-, during and post- event promotional opportunities to elevate your brand among the Belgian-Canadian business community.  To inquire about sponsorship of this prestigious event, please contact Idalia Obregon at idalia@belgiumconnect.com for details and availability to secure your sponsorship today!

All sponsorship packages include: 

  • Company logo on table(s) sign(s) / reception
  • Logo and recognition on Sponsor slide on screens
  • Logo and recognition as Sponsor on all event web pages, email communications and printed event program

Nominate

Shine a light on a business or person that you admire, or even yourself or your own business, by submitting your nomination for a prestigious BCBC Business Excellence Award. To be considered as a nominee you have to be present at the Gala, to be able to receive the award.

BELGIAN COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recognizes a Belgian company in Canada that has made significant contributions to the economic health of the community, including financial contributions, business growth, and the introduction of new or innovative product(s) or service(s); employee development; sound or innovative business practices; community service; sustainability; and customer service. 

CANADIAN COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recognizes a Canadian company or investor that has made significant contributions to the economic health of the community, including financial contributions, business growth, and the introduction of new or innovative product(s) or service(s); employee development; sound or innovative business practices; community service; sustainability; and customer service.

BELGIAN RISING STAR AWARD

Recognizes a Belgian company in Canada operating for more than 1 year and less than 5 years, that has gained an expanding positive reputation and demonstrates excellence in innovation management, marketing, customer services, sustainability and integrity.

TASTE OF BELGIUM AWARD

Recognizes a food & beverage business operating in or exporting to Canada and that is contributing to the image of Belgium as a kingdom of gastronomy, to the quality of its products and to the know-how of its community.

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BELGIAN AMBASSADOR AWARD

Recognizes an individual working in Canada who has contributed to the advancement of Belgium, its positive image as well as Belgian-Canadian relations.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated over his/her lifetime  outstanding contributions supporting and promoting Belgium in Canada, in the areas of arts and culture, business, communication, community volunteering, education, environmental stewardship, heritage, multiculturalism, social and health issues, sports, and youth.

Get your tickets now!

  • Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023

  • Time: 6:00pm
  • Location: The OMNI King Edward Hotel, 37 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1 E9 (Special rates available, click here for details).
  • Attire: Business Formal/Cocktail
 
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
  • Champagne Reception, Belgian beers, Belgian passed hors d’oeuvres 
  • Belgian-inspired gourmet dinner with wine pairings
  • Live music
  • Photographer to capture celebratory moments
  • Exceptional networking
  • Awards ceremony
  • More prizes to be announced!

BIG RAFFLE!: 

– Win 2 Air Canada business class tickets!
 
– Win Hockey Platinum Tickets!
Thanks to Gala Grand Partner Molson Coors you will have an opportunity to win a pair of Platinum tickets* to a Maple Leafs hockey game, or alternatively a Montreal Canadiens game if the winner is from Montreal. * Platinum tickets are the first 2 seats next to the (home) players bench. In case season is over after the Gala (hopefully not…), Molson Coors will commit to tickets (same seats) in the new season in October.
 
– Win a Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond 0.31 cts with a SI-2clarity and Very Good Cut Grade, Sponsored by Aarkish Diamonds.
 
Valued at $2,825 CDN

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