Annual COPA Stars Gala

COPA Stars Gala: The Perfect Mix of Business and Pleasure

2018 GALA
SAVE THE DATE!

When: Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where: The Vue, 195 Galaxy Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R7

Ticket: TBA

Dress code: Dressy Casual

The COPA Stars Gala is held each year on the third Thursday in November. This event brings together the Canadian OP industry’s luminaries as we honour the winners of our Awards Program and raise proceeds for the COPA Scholarship Fund.

To ensure our members get the most out of the night, the Gala format has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind networking event where you can sit down (or stand up) with key people in the OP industry whose calendars are otherwise full. Guests are free to move around the room throughout the night and connect with their colleagues and meet new faces. Name badges are used to facilitate the networking process (we apologize in advance if they clash with your outfit!).

Each year the Stars Gala features the most delicious assortment of foods, fully catered by Peter and Paul’s and served up at thoughtfully placed stations around the room. Fresh sushi, sizzling stir-fry, zesty fajitas, tender roast beef, delectable cheeses and cold cuts, and sensational funnel cake are all prepared fresh in front of you! And that doesn’t include the passed hors d’oeuvres that can include anything from lollipop lamb chops to sliders. The abundant food is accompanied by an open bar to keep you hydrated throughout the evening. One thing for sure, you will not leave this event hungry!

I had a really nice time at the COPA Awards gala and was able to connect with some great people.
Always good to learn what other companies are doing on the sustainability front and share best practices.
Also thank you to COPA for recognizing Staples Business Advantage with the Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Award – Leading with Intention.

– Susan D’Souza, Senior National Manager, Quality, Sustainability & Regulatory, Staples Business Advantage

2017 COPA Stars Gala

Call to Action: Help Make this Event a Success!

You can greatly contribute to the success of this event by taking advantage of the sponsorship opportunities that are available, as well as by making a donation to our Silent Auction table. All proceeds from the Silent Auction go directly to the COPA Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to first and second year students who have a connection to our member companies (employees or children or grandchildren of employees). Contact Nicole Gamble at ngamble@copa.ca or 905-624-9462 ext. 223 to support this event.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Dinner Sponsor – $2,500

This sponsor will contribute to all the delicious food stations scattered around the room and serving up memorable dishes throughout the night. The sponsor will receive:

– Logo on event page
– Logo placement in event slides
– Mention from podium
– Logo in all event communications
– Mention in “Thank you” article in monthly Industry Update newsletter

Drink Sponsor – $1,000

This sponsor will contribute to the open bar that quenches the thirst of all our guests. The sponsor will receive:

– Logo on event page
– Logo placement in event slides
– Mention from podium
– Onsite logo placement
– Mention in “Thank you” article in monthly Industry Update newsletter

Gift Card Sponsor – $500

This sponsor will fund the purchase of $500 worth of gift cards to major companies such as the LCBO, The Bay, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, The Keg, Cineplex, etc. The sponsor will receive:

– Logo on event page
– Onsite logo placement
– Mention from podium
– Mention in “Thank you” article in monthly Industry Update newsletter

DONATE TO THE SILENT AUCTION

Here’s a list of some of our past bestselling items, i.e. things you’d like to bid on!

Sports Tickets
Luggage
Fashion Purses and Accessories
Xbox One (Controllers/Headsets/Games)
PS4 (Controllers/Headsets/Games)
Gaming Consoles
Beats or Bose Headset/Speaker
Large Flat Screen TV
Housewares (Pots and Pans, Instant Pot, Knife Set)
Wine Glass Set with Wine Gift Certificate
Weekend Getaway/Travel Voucher
The Keg Gift Certificate
Gift Certificates
Outdoor Fun: Coolers/Chairs/Umbrellas
School Supply Packs
Art Supplies
Tablets and Smartphones
Home Decor/Accessories
Gift Baskets
Laptops

Find out more about the 2017 Gala and COPA Award Winners

It was another successful evening as professionals from the office products industry gathered at the Annual COPA Stars Gala on November 16 at the Vue (Toronto, ON) to honour this year’s awards recipients—including our special guest, the Individual Award of Excellence recipient Edward “Ted” Hoxie of Beatties Basics—and raise funds for the COPA Scholarship Program. Read more