(Toronto, Ontario) April 22, 2013 – Calling all Canadians from across the country and around the globe. There is only one week left to participate in the annual nomination promotion presented by Canada’s Walk of Fame, along with National Premier Partner RBC. Each nominator will have the chance to win a trip for two to Toronto to attend Canada’s Walk of Fame 15th Anniversary tribute events on Saturday, September 21, 2013, courtesy of the RBC® Visa Infinite‡ Avion® card.
Thousands of nominations have been received so far from virtually every continent and countries big and small. From the United Kingdom to Japan, PEI to British Columbia, people are speaking out on who they feel should be recognized for their accomplishments in the fields of music, film, sports, television, literature, visual and performing arts, as well as science and innovation.
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, 2013, at 11:59pm
- The 2013 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre. The show will be broadcast nationally on Global Television and SliceTM this fall (date TBD). Additional announcements to follow.