IES Toronto Illumination Awards Gala 2023

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Adapted from Linkedin Post

Join IES Toronto for a glamorous evening in the Imperial Ballroom, the oldest Ballroom at The Royal York Hotel. Take some time to greet industry friends over cocktails, surrounded by the grandeur of what was once the tallest building in the Royal Empire. As dinner is served, let the Awards ceremony inspire you with images and stories of the Toronto Section Recipients and Illumination Award winning projects.

Gala Details

November 9th, 2023 6:30 pm

Individual Ticket: $275
Table of 10: $2500

Cocktails will be served at 6:30pm
Dinner will be served at 7:30pm

Please confirm dietary restrictions prior to October 27

Contact the Award Gala Co-Chairs for additional details:

Meg Sinclair, Cree Lighting: msinclair@creelighting.com
Dayna Bradley, TPL Lighting: dayna@tpllighting.com

More information available here

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