Everyone was a winner at CDN’s Channel Elite Awards event at the Hazelton Manor in Vaughan, Ont., last week.
Twenty five of Canada’s leading solution providers went home with awards but the rest of the nearly 200 people that attended the event also enjoyed an evening of fun, fine food, entertainment and camaraderie.
Here’s a look back at the evening through the tweets of those who were there:
Just a few hours away from #cdncea 2014. Beautiful new venue this year! pic.twitter.com/D46cHhIOpu
— Mat Pancha (@mpancha) September 10, 2014
Your #CDNCEA tweeting team tonight! : ) @CompDealerNews @nestorarellano http://t.co/jHvcRkq80d
— CDNChannelChiefs (@CDNChannelChief) September 10, 2014
The pre event workshop featured Lee Horigan from Thomson Reutures, Winnie Leung from Moneris solutions & Marylka Empey from Trinity Associates.
The #CDNCEA workshop panel talks abt using data to make better decisions pic.twitter.com/MwOnCLw6D6
— Nestor Arellano (@NestorArellano) September 10, 2014
The panelists provided attendees with insightful information on “Selling to line of business.” Folks from IT Weapons were very attentive as noted in this tweet.
Workshop with @itworldca today. Staying sharp! #cdncea pic.twitter.com/063VCTv130
— IT Weapons (@ITWeapons) September 10, 2014
The stage2data team was present in full force too.
#cdncea with @Stage2Data1 … Best team in town! pic.twitter.com/nDTG4FGBb6
— Sharon Ricci (@influencefactor) September 10, 2014
In the spirit of partnership and friendship, a lot of companies congratulated and wished others luck in winning the awards before the event.
Congrats to all the Finalists. So happy to be a part of such an Elite group of resellers #Commerx #CDNCEA pic.twitter.com/068WRv0NXg
— Joanna (@JoeyStrong) September 10, 2014
Excited to be at the awards, congratulations to all the finalists! #CDNCEA
— Panacea (@PANACEA_I3) September 10, 2014
We are at the awards! Good luck to all finalists! #CDNCEA
— i3 Solutions (@i3SolutionsInc) September 10, 2014
While others were delighted to be a part of the Channel Elite Awards.
I'm at an award show. Never thought I'd say that… #cdncea
— Mark MacDonnell (@MacDonnellMark) September 10, 2014
Excited for the #CDNCEA to commence pic.twitter.com/F27Op3z6yK
— RJ (@RoxsTruth) September 10, 2014
Everyone at the event had a hearty laugh and applauded at Paolo’s Ice bucket challenge video.
https://twitter.com/Techmonarch/status/509834432782827521
Proud to accept the Gold Award for Best Mobile Solution in behalf of @EsriCanada #cdncea pic.twitter.com/PrxXr5of0C
— lluchkiw (@lluchkiw) September 10, 2014
Thanks #cdncea. And thank you to @selacanada and @MarisaCicero. So proud to have helped. pic.twitter.com/1ova3T3pOO
— Mark MacDonnell (@MacDonnellMark) September 10, 2014
Wow. Best channel #marketing! So proud of our team. Thanks @itworldca #CDNCEA pic.twitter.com/fHFZckgs9z
— IT Weapons (@ITWeapons) September 10, 2014
*Drumroll* The solution provider of the year award goes to @i3SolutionsInc. #CDNCEA Hearty congratulations!
— Channel Daily News (@CDN_Channel) September 10, 2014
https://t.co/OgFwwegiFF We are truly humbled by this award…thank you to #CDNCEA @CompDealerNews @PANACEA_I3 @i3SolutionsInc @gailmercermac
— Peter Christopoulos (@Peter_xp1958) September 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/goFlexITy/status/509852152379240448
And oh yeah…the food was great too : )
#cdncea A huge shout out to the chefs and staff for the amazing dinner last night. Truly fantastic, everything was delicious, a 10/10!
— Sharon Ricci (@influencefactor) September 11, 2014