Canada’s Walk of Fame, in partnership with RBC Visa Infinite Avion card, seeks nominations for 2012 inductees.
Nominations can be submitted through the newly designed website or the official Facebook fan page.
(Toronto, Ontario) April 2, 2012 – Canada’s Walk of Fame (CWOF) announces the return of its annual inductee nomination campaign, in partnership with the RBC® Visa Infinite‡ Avion® card. Beginning today through Monday, April 30 at 11:59 pm ET, Canadians from coast to coast and around the world can have their say about who they feel should be inducted for their accomplishments in the fields of music, film, sport, television, literature, visual and performing arts as well as science and innovation.
Submissions can be made via the newly designed Canada’s Walk of Fame website, which has also been optimized for mobile viewing. For the first time, submissions can also be made through the official Facebook Fan Page, facebook.com/CWOFame. Each nominator will have the chance to win one of five trips for two to Toronto to attend Canada’s Walk of Fame 2012 induction celebrations (Saturday, September 22, 2012), courtesy of the RBC Avion card.
“Since launching the annual nomination campaign, people from across the country have been sending in their nominations for their favourite Canadian they believe deserves to be part of an enduring legacy for us all,” said Peter Soumalias, CEO and Founding Director, Canada’s Walk of Fame. “This year, we’re making it even easier for everyone to make their voices heard by offering more accessible ways to nominate and share views through our various social media platforms.”
“We’re so very pleased to be associated with this outstanding event that recognizes extraordinary Canadians who’ve demonstrated brilliance through their talents or humanity,” said Karen Leggett, SVP, RBC Cards & Payment Solutions. “This is the fourth year that RBC Visa Infinite Avion has been a Canada’s Walk of Fame sponsor, and we are very proud to be a part of the legacy that it is creating. We believe that the Canadians who are honoured each year represent all of us and serve as inspiration for us and for generations to come. ”
Parameters for nominations include the following:
- Nominees must have been born in Canada or have spent their formative or creative years in Canada,
- Nominees must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in their field and have an established body of work,
- Nominees must have had national or international impact on Canada’s heritage,
- All entries must be submitted by April 30, 2012,
The 2012 Canada’s Walk of Fame celebrations begin Thursday, September 20th through to Sunday, September 23rd. The highlight of the full weekend events, the 2012 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards, will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre. The show will be broadcast nationally on Global Television and SliceTM in fall 2012. Additional announcements to follow.
Canada’s Walk of Fame 2012 inductee nomination promotion sponsors include the RBC Visa Infinite Avion card, Cineplex Entertainment, The Globe and Mail, Astral Radio, Slaight Communications and Shaw Media.
In addition, Cineplex Entertainment is the official sponsor of the Cineplex Legends Award, which is an award given posthumously to recognize entertainment industry pioneers whose impact on Canadian culture can still be felt today.