On June 22nd, Variety - The Children's Charity held the 42nd Annual Heart Awards Dinner, an evening in honour of the people who work tirelessly to build a better future for children in British Columbia.
2011 HONOUREES
Keri Nelson - Heart Award Awarded to Keri in honour of her many years of dedication to Variety as the Show of Hearts Telethon Producer. Keri goes above and beyond and always takes the time to make personal connections with the Variety children and families she meets. Howard Blank - Barker of the Year
Other Award Winners:
Jack Bibby - Edward & Beverley Lawson - City of Surrey - White Rock Fire Department, Shore2Shore - Fred Brown - Tim Lewis - Jim Ross - Ray Shum - Larry Van de Keere - Kirk Flynn - Giovanna Gerenscer - Travis Lowe - Steve Thompson - Tammy Corness - Jaspreet Garcha - Jean List - Alice Virani - Vickie Ayers & Family - Marlene Bilesky - Hellenic Community Centre of Vancouver - Paul Pincott
Guests were also treated to fantastic entertainment from 12 year old singing sensation, Cole Armour and the winner of the 2011 Variety's Got Talent competition, Shylo Sharity. The event was emceed by Global BC's Jane Carrigan.
A very special thank you to our partners and sponsors: Cole Armour, Global BC, River Rock Casino Resort, Flag Mitsubishi, Great Canadian Casinos, Charlie's Chocolate Factory, Metro Flowers, Raymond Ng, Pharmasave, Plowright Printing, Proshow Audiovisual-Broadcast and Shylo Sharity.
Congratulations to all of the deserving winners! Visit our Flickr site for photos of this special evening.
