On Saturday night, Standardbred Canada will reveal the 2014 O’Brien Award winners at the annual Black Tie Gala at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
The event is supported by many industry partners and sponsors including: Woodbine Entertainment Group; the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation; The Central Ontario Standardbred Association; Constellation Brands; OnTrack Media & Entertainment, an American Teletimer Company; Grand River Raceway; The Raceway at Western Fair District and Clinton Raceway.
Standardbred Canada extends thanks to all of the industry partners and sponsors, and to all of the associations, breeding farms, racetracks and industry participants who purchased ads in the program and tickets for the event.
For those attending, here’s a look at the evening’s agenda:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
DELTA MEADOWVALE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE
6750 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ont. L5N 2L3
(click here for directions)
(905) 821-1981
Parking is complimentary; just provide the license plate number to the concierge
Agenda:
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6:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. -- RECEPTION – GRAYDON HALL FOYER & PORTRAITS
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6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. -- SILENT AUCTION – GRAYDON HALL FOYER
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7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. -- DINNER – GRAYDON HALL
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9:15 p.m. –10:30 p.m. -- AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
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10:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. -- DANCE
Silent Auction
Aside from the delicious dinner, inspiring award ceremony and amazing live entertainment, this year’s gala will be host to a silent auction. There will be unique items that are sure to catch the eye of all guests. Prizes range from wood carvings, jewelry, rare sports memorabilia and even one of a kind original artwork from award-winning artists.
O’Brien attendees will have the opportunity to bid on many select items, including:
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Joffrey Lupul autographed Toronto Maple Leaf Jersey
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“Mr. Hockey” Gordie Howe signed collector book
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Jean Beliveau autographed vintage Jersey
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Sidney Crosby autographed Jersey
For the ladies, also included in the silent auction is a 10kt White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring that is sure to turn heads and garner much attention. The auction will begin at 6:00 p.m. and continue through 9:00 p.m.
The O'Brien Awards honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season (click here for the finalists). This year marks the 26th edition of the O’Brien Awards, named in honour of the late Joe O’Brien, an outstanding horseman and member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.