Black Tie Bingo

Graham Neil

Our Emcee and live auction assistant for the evening was CTV News Edmonton reporter, Graham Neil. Graham has traveled all over North America, mixing and mingling with some of the entertainment world’s biggest names. His favorite interviews include U2, the Rolling Stones, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez and Dog the Bounty Hunter (whose wife Beth promptly took Graham down with a submission hold!)

Andrew Grose

Canadian comedian Andrew Grose returned last year as our live auction ringman and as the evening’s Host. With over 15 years of live performances in comedy clubs and festivals Andrew has made his mark on national television in Canada. Some of his credits include The Comedy Network, Just For Laughs Television Galas, The Vicki Gabereau Show and episodes of Comedy At Club 54.

Russ Finaly

Last but not least, our auctioneer for the evening was Russ Finaly. Russ has received various honours for his work including an international Edward R. Murrow Award for outstanding feature story, two Alberta Motion Picture Industry Awards and Consumer’s Choice named him Edmonton’s Man of the Year for 2005. Russ has hosted many large events and award show for groups such as Edmonton Tourism, Nelly Furtado, the Barenaked Ladies and Rush the Vote featuring former Prime Minister Paul Martin.

2011 Major Sponsors

2011 Diamond Sponsors

2011 Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

2011 Bronze Sponsors

All Weather Windows
Awear Style Co.
Barb Kadatz
Black Cat Guest Ranch
Boston Pizza
Budget Car and Truck Rental
Calgary Stampede
Canadian Cowboy Country
Canadian Western Bank
City of Edmonton
Coca- Cola Refreshments
Company’s Coming
Cook County Saloon
CTV Edmonton
Derks
Edmonton Airports
Edmonton Police Service