Saturday April 4, 2009

Canada Aviation Museum
11 Aviation Parkway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1K 4R3

4:30 pm - Cocktail Reception
6:00 pm - Awards Ceremony

Gala Banquet and After-Party
to follow at the
Canadian War Museum

Dress: Formal

Genie Calendar / Deadlines

Announcement of the Nominees:
February 10, 2009

Ballot Mailing:
February 10, 2009

Promotional Opportunities Deadline:
February 13, 2009

Ballot Closing:
March 13, 2009

Deadline for Ticket Payment & Refunds:
Friday March 27, 2009

Deadline for submission of petitions for changes to the following year's Rules & Regulations:
March 20, 2009 by 5 p.m.

Travel & Accommodation Information

ACCT
If you have already booked your tickets to the 29th Genie Awards and plan to travel to Ottawa for the big event, we have important information for you!

The 29th Genie Awards has partnered with VIA Rail and several hotels in Ottawa for Genie Weekend. After Friday, March 13, 2009, Genie Awards attendees may take advantage of special rates on travel and accommodation, as follows :

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

WD World Travel is the official Travel Agent for the 29th Annual Genie Awards. To take advantage of specially priced fares for both travel to and accommodation in Ottawa, call 1-800.563.5722 or e-mail wdtravel@wdtravel.com and mention the Genie Awards.

TRAVEL

For travel from Toronto or Montréal to Ottawa, on Friday, April 3rd there will be Genie VIA One Trains available. These trains will be traveling as follows :

From Toronto : departs 12 :10pm to arrive in Ottawa at 4 :30pm
From Montreal : departs 3 :40pm to arrive in Ottawa 5 :12pm

You may contact WD World Travel to book one of these special Trains. Bookings will be accepted on a first come, first served basis only (limited spaces are available).

Please note : The trains to Ottawa cannot be changed once booked. There is one schedule only. Return trains can be booked as per VIA Rail's regularly scheduled trains.

ACCOMMODATION

The Academy has secured special rates with several hotels in the downtown Ottawa area. For a list of available hotels, contact WD World Travel at 1-800.563.5722 or e-mail wdtravel@wdtravel.com and mention the Genie Awards. As limited spaces are avilable at each hotel at the special Genie rate, be sure to book early to secure your reservation.

CONTACT NAMES

Genie Box Office Coordinator: Louis Calabro, 1-416-366-7616 or boxoffice@academy.ca
WD World Travel: 1-800.563.5722 or wdtravel@wdtravel.com (mention the 29th Genie Awards)
ACCT Toronto: Alex Lalonde, Awards Director, 1-416-366-2227 or alalonde@academy.ca
ACCT Toronto: Erin McLeod, Manager, Genie Awards 1-416-366-2227 or erin@academy.ca
ACCT Montreal: Elain Ethier, Awards Coordinator, 1-514-849-7448 or eethier@acct.ca
ACCT Vancouver: Clare Contini, Manager, 1-604-684-4528 or ccontini@academy.ca


HOTEL PARTNERS / HÔTELS PARTENAIRES




Genie Ticket Order Form
Ticket orders will only be accepted by fax or phone.

Genie Ticket Hotline:
Direct: (416) 366-7616
Toll Free 1-800-644-5194

For inquiries only: boxoffice@academy.ca



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The Genie statue was designed by Sorel Etrog