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n 2016, the Vancouver chapters of PCMA, MPI
and ILEA decided to band together to produce a
blockbuster annual association holiday party that
would support scholarships and education pro-
grams. "Traditionally, the associations produced their
own separate little cocktail parties," says Alex
Bickers, president of Reveal Events Group and
then-president of ILEA Vancouver. The result
was a spectacular It's a Wonderful Life-themed
celebration on the Rocky Mountaineer. The
event won a Canadian Event Industry Award
and a tradition was born. "It has built momen-
tum and is seen as a showcase of BC event
talent and suppliers. It's event people building
an event for event people."
This year's The Wizard of Oz-themed event
was hosted at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
and named Somewhere Over. "We wanted to
get away from conventional wintry themes
and give the story a modern interpretation,"
says creative director Robert Porter, owner of
Elizabeth Stanley Event Design.
Auntie Em's Farmhouse
Emerald City DJ Booth
SOMEWHERE
Spectacular
Vancouver Event Industry Holiday Party
by Laura Bickle
D A T E
Tuesday,
December 18, 2018
N U M B E R O F A T T E N D E E S
450
F U N D S R A I S E D F O R
E D U C A T I O N I N I T I A T I V E S
$15,000
(100% of profits)
L O A D - I N S T A R T E D
8 am, December 17
L O A D - O U T E N D E D
4 pm, December 19
N U M B E R O F
S P O N S O R S / S U P P L I E R S
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V A L U E O F S P O N S O R S H I P S
$500,000
FAST Facts
Witch's Castle photo-op
This sign enticed guests to look behind the curtain to
be rewarded with a silent disco and dessert station.
