Sample Case Studies

		Walt Disney World – Orchestrated a gala to celebrate successes of the Walt Disney World’s Guest Satisfaction Program for the Epcot Center cast-members’ and was instrumental in the organizing of Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival.
		Taste of the Nation - An epicurean gala celebrating Vancouver’s finest food & beverage purveyors, involving over 50 of the top restaurants and beverage companies, 36 corporate sponsors, and over 1000 attendees.
		Taste of Yaletown - Food and wine lovers were invited to discover special three-course tasting menus offered over a 17 day period at over 20 of Yaletown's top restaurants while highlighting the quality, variety and hospitality of the area's creative chefs.
		Variety – The Children’s Charity - oversaw all aspects of marketing and promotions for over 200 annual Variety events, including the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon, Variety’s Red Heart Awards, Variety’s Penny Drive , and Gold Heart Day. Enabled Variety – The Children’s Charity to raise over $7 million annually.
		Divine, A Loving Spoonful’s Anniversary Party - Transformed A Loving Spoonful’s recognition event into a red carpet evening complete with fabulous fashion designs, dancing and drinks. It was an evening for guests to be treated famously by surrounding them with fans as they entered on the red carpet and having them stalked by the paparazzi throughout the night.

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Sampling of Gala Clients

• Walt Disney World
• Taste of the Nation
• Yaletown Business Improvement Association
• Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association
• Immedia PR
• Samba Brazilian Steak House
• DM Jones & Associates
• Century Restaurant
• Heist Lounge
• Sonomama Tapas Bar & Grill
• YWCA of Vancouver
• Variety – The Children’s Charity
• A Loving Spoonful
• Big Idea Communications
• EnMasse Media
• Canadian Cancer Society
• Vancouver Pride Society
• Video Stop
• CruiseyT
• JoAnne Provost Gallery
• British Columbia Government
• Down Syndrome Research Foundation
• Mediated Learning Academy
• Lemaire & Co.
• Coletta Consultants

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Sampling Of Gala Events & Marketing

• Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center Guest Satisfaction Program Celebration
• Taste of the Nation - An epicurean gala celebrating Vancouver ’s finest food & beverage
• Taste of Yaletown
• French Fete - Marquis Wine Cellars food & wine event
• Kerwin the Ketchup Bottle Book Release
• Samba Brazilian Steak House 5th Anniversary Party
• Yaletown Street Party's Chili Cook-off
• Belvedere Vodka Bartending Contest
• Change Lingerie Media Launch
• Air New Zealand Vancouver to Auckland Inaugeral
  Flight Launch
• Yaletown Concierge Tour
• Cops for Cancer Fundraising Event
• Variety Show of Hearts Telethon
• Variety Provincial Coin Drive
• Divine - A Loving Spoonful Divine 16th Anniversary Party
• Vancouver Pride Dinner
• Video Stop award winning Sun Festival parade floats
• JoAnne Provost Gallery Showing
• Maude Salon Grand Opening

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Testimonials

John Ridley Director; Marketing and Community Relations, Global Television BC

"Over the past 4 years I’ve had the good fortune of working with Julia Watt on a number of events sponsored by Global Television in British Columbia . Our primary objective in sponsoring events in BC is simple. The Global brand must be looked upon positively by everyone who attends or participates in events like Taste of the Nation and Variety’s Show of Hearts Telethon.

Julia’s attention to detail has delivered the highest possible level of creativity and professionalism that we can expect. Her skills related to multi-tasking enables GALA to promote and co-ordinate multiple events and marketing projects at a given time. We look forward to working with Julia and GALA Events & Marketing on upcoming events and celebrations."

Naved Noorani Director of Catering and Convention Services, Hyatt Regency Vancouver

"Julia Watt and her team orchestrated our Vancouver Taste of the Nation for five years running. Every year was a runaway success, each outperforming the previous one, thanks to Julia’s hard work, connections, and expertise in all areas of planning and marketing. Success was also due to Julia’s skill in attracting
and satisfying high-profile sponsors such as the Hyatt. Her team helped develop the Taste charitable event into a profitable, brand-building program for all who participated. I highly
recommend GALA for any event that requires performance
and style."

Patricia Woroch Executive Director of the Immigrant Services Society

"Julia has great energy and enthusiasm, works hard and is very reliable. Julia and her team did an excellent job organizing and marketing Cops for Cancer and the Starlight Gala. Whether shaving the heads of the local police or coordinating the social event of the year, Julia can accomplish whatever she puts her mind to. She works well under pressure and deals with crises effectively and efficiently. Having Julia and GALA Events & Marketing on your team makes a difference! "

Avra Goldenblott Marketing Manager of Transcontinental Media

As Marketing Manager for Western Living and Vancouver Magazines, I have had the opportunity to work with Julia on some of our promotional initiatives like Taste of the Nation. It has always been a pleasure to work with her. Julia is a person that makes things happen. Her can-do attitude has allowed her to accomplish what ever she sets her mind to. She is creative and dedicated to all the projects she undertakes. Julia is a great communicator, and always makes it easy to work with her. Julia’s negotiating skills are excellent and she works hard to get her clients the best value she can. Her experience and contacts in both media and events have enabled Julia to work in a timely and effective manner.

Dani Trickett Owner of Maude Salon

"GALA Events & Marketing is the ultimate event planner and our party couldn’t have happened without them. Able to keep Maude Salon organized, always ahead of time and on budget. I still can’t believe GALA was able to transform our newly formed salon into such a fabulous venue for our Grand Opening Party."

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