News: Thanks for the memories!
The final report for the 2009 World Police & Fire Games has been submitted. Here is a collection of some of our favourite images and an extra special thank you to all of our sponsors for making this “Sport Event of the Year” happen!
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News: Sport Event of the Year!
2009 World Police & Fire Games Wins
Sport Event of the Year Award
British Columbia’s 2009 World Police & Fire Games were named Sport Event of the Year at the PRESTIGE Awards held in Toronto on April 22 as part of the Canadian Sport Tourism 2010 Congress.
The awards celebrate the people, places and events that make the Canadian sport tourism industry an important part of Canadian communities.
The World Police & Fire Games won in the category of Sport Event of the Year (Budget over $250K). Other finalists included the 2009 ICF Canoe World Sprint Championships in Dartmouth and the 2009 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Ottawa.
The 2009 Games attracted over 10,500 athletes from 56 countries— making it the best-attended Games in the event’s 26-year history, and contributed an estimated economic impact to the region of over $84 million.
This award has confirmed what everyone on this project has known all along. These games were one of the best planned and best attended events, and for British Columbia and for every athlete, volunteer and team member involved, they were the ‘Sport Event of the Year!’
“Our Board of Directors is very proud of our entire team for this recognition, and thanks all of the athletes,sponsors, volunteers, and supporters that made it all possible!” says Chad Turpin, Chair of the Board.
This Canadian Sport Tourism award marks the fourth win for the Games. Earlier this month, Donnelly & Associates, the producers of the 2009 World Police & Fire Games’ Opening Ceremonies, won the Canadian National Event Award for Best Entertainment Production of 2009 at the Star Awards in Toronto. Donnelly & Associates also received the Local BC Entertainment Event of the Year Award and the prestigious International GALA Award for Most Outstanding Spectacle Event last fall.
Key sponsors of the 2009 World Police & Fire Games included the City of Burnaby, the Province of BC and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
Matthew Coyne (left), Board Member for 2009 World Police & Fire Games, accepts the award for Sport Event of the Year from Monte Miller of Destination Winnipeg, sponsor of the award.
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News: Finalist: 2010 Canadian Sport Tourism Awards
The 2009 World Police & Fire Games have been named as a finalist for the 2010 Canadian Sport Tourism Awards in the category of Sport Event of the Year Award (budget over $250,000).
The PRESTIGE Awards celebrate the people, places and events that make the Canadian sport tourism industry so dynamic and important to the economic fabric of our communities. All finalists will be honored at the PRESTIGE Awards gala luncheon to be held on April 22, 2010 in conjunction with the CSTA’s 2010 Sport Events Congress. The event will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton - Toronto Airport Hotel in Toronto, Ontario.
The 2009 World Police & Fire Games were hosted in Burnaby, Vancouver and other locations stretching from Chilliwack to Whistler in August 2009. The Games attracted over 10,500 international athletes–making it the largest games ever.
Key supporters of the Games included TELUS, City of Burnaby, The Province of BC and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
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View the press release here: http://www.canadiansporttourism.com/app/DocRepository/1/SEC_2010/Press_Release_2010_CSTA_PRESTIGE_Awards_Finalists_final.pdf
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News: Prestigious STAR Award Winner
The Opening Ceremonies for the 2009 World Police & Fire Games–produced by Donnelly & Associates–is the recipient of the STAR AWARD for the best ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION in Special Events.
The 2009 World Police & Fire Games hosted over 10,500 international athletes for 10 days in August. Key supporters included: TELUS, The Province of BC, City of Burnaby and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
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News: Opening Ceremonies: Most Outstanding Spectacle
Donnelly & Associates–producers of the Opening Ceremonies for the 2009 World Police & Fire Games–received the award for the MOST OUTSTANDING SPECTACLE (beating NASCAR in the same category!)
The 2009 World Police & Fire Games hosted more than 10,500 international athletes for 10 days in August. Key supporters of the Games included TELUS, The Province of BC, City of Burnaby and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
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News: Get Your 2009 WPFG Banners Today
Looking for that perfect memento from the BC 2009 World Police & Fire Games?
These Games banners — displayed proudly throughout the Burnaby and Vancouver regions during the Games — are great for hanging in fire halls, gyms, staff rooms, and other areas.
Each measures 80 x 28 inches (144 x 71 cm) and is made of study nylon.
We’re sold out! Thanks for your support!
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News: Opening Ceremonies win BC Event Award
The Opening Ceremonies for the 2009 World Police & Fire Games scored Donnelly & Associates a BC EVENT AWARD in the category of BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION. The award was presented at the Canadian Special Events & Meeting Expo 2009.
The 2009 World Police & Fire Games hosted more than 10,500 international athletes for 10 days in August. Key supporters included TELUS, The Province of British Columbia, City of Burnaby and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
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The Games: Games Photo Gallery
This is just a sample of memories from the 2009 World Police & Fire Games. To view and/or purchase specific sport photos and more, please visit www.wpfgphotos.com.
Partial proceeds from every photo sale will be donated to the 2009 World Police & Fire Games Legacy Organizations: Kidsport, The Burn Fund, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
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News: Thanks for the memories: order your souvenir photos online
View all the sporting, social and ceremonial photos online
View all the sporting, social and ceremonial photos online
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News: Closing Ceremonies: Sunday at 7 pm
After 10 action-packed days, the 2009 World Police & Fire Games will wind up Sunday evening with a memorable Closing Ceremony at the picturesque Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. We will celebrate competitions (won and lost), friendships (new and old), and we will pass the flag to the next host, New York for the 2011 Games.
Admission is free for accredited Athletes & their guests, as well as our valued Volunteers.
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- Thanks for the memories!
- Sport Event of the Year!
- Finalist: 2010 Canadian Sport Tourism Awards
- Prestigious STAR Award Winner
- Opening Ceremonies: Most Outstanding Spectacle
- Get Your 2009 WPFG Banners Today
- Opening Ceremonies win BC Event Award
- Games Photo Gallery
- Thanks for the memories: order your souvenir photos online
- Closing Ceremonies: Sunday at 7 pm
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