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Toronto, ON – ANOKHI MEDIA, North America’s leading South Asian entertainment & lifestyle media and events company is very pleased to announce the second group of personalities that will be attending the 15th anniversary event on November 3rd, 2018 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto, a milestone being marked by the EMPOWER ME Campaign in support of the not-for-profit organization, Free-Them. Full details can be seen at the event’s official website: www.AnokhiAwards.com.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION:
Media Accreditation to attend the event (Summit/Awards and/or the Ball), can be accessed by filling out and submitting a form that is available HERE.
To find out more about The ‘ANOKHI EMPOWER ME’ Campaign, interviews can be booked with ANOKHI MEDIA’s Founder, President, and CEO, Raj Girn by contacting:
Sumit Ahuja | Sumit@mediaworkss.com | +1 905 962 3304
THE EVENT:
ANOKHI MEDIA’s 15th Anniversary Event is taking place in two segments:
DAY EVENT
9:00am – 5:30pm | Doors Open: 9:00am | Summit Begins: 10:00am
The ANOKHI POWER Awards 2018 + The ANOKHI POWER Summit 2018
- 1st Ever Livestreamed Daytime Awards Show
- Intimate On-Stage Panel & Fireside Conversations With Some Of The Power List Personalities + Q&A
- Lunch + Snacks + Featured Drinks Included
- Cash Bar On Site
- Networking Opportunities
- Attire: Business Casual | 18+
NIGHT EVENT
9:00pm – 1:00am | 9:00pm – 11:00pm Red Carpet | 11:00pm – 12pm Live Musical Performances
The ANOKHI POWER Ball 2018
- Red Carpet Media Reception
- Live Musical Performances With Deejays
- Food Stations + Featured Drinks Included
- Cash Bar On Site
- Theme: Diwali Masquerade | 21+
NEW ATTENDANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The ANOKHI POWER Summit 2018: SEGMENT HOSTS
Farah Nasser
Award-Winning Journalist & News Anchor, Global News
Host of the Crusader Award + Fireside Chat
“Within the past 15th ANOKHI has played a key role in elevating the south Asian diaspora here in Canada. Have role models and leader who are celebrated and who look like you is key for the next generation to see their potential. I’m honored to host the Crusader Segment and excited to be part of the ANOKHI MEDIA’s milestone 15th anniversary event.”
Sangita Patel
Entertainment Reporter, ET Canada
Host of the Glamour Award + Fireside Chat
“It’s an honour and a privilege to be part of this milestone event. ANOKHI MEDIA is a pillar of the South Asian community and has been integral to showcasing our contributions made to Canadian pop culture.”
Aarti Pole
CBC News Network, Host
Host of the Business Awards + Fireside Chat
“I’m thrilled to be part of this milestone event celebrating success in Canada’s South Asian Community – a community that has given me support and encouragement as I followed my dreams. I look forward to hosting a conversation with an extraordinary South Asian entrepreneur about empowerment and her road to success!”
The ANOKHI POWER Ball 2018: PERFORMERS
Horsepowar
Rapper & Performing Artist
“I am so excited to be part of the ANOKHI festivities! It is an honour to perform and celebrate 15 years of ANOKHI! Raj has been a leader in the South Asian community and it is great to see a South Asian female owner do so much and it is time to celebrate all things ANOKHI!”
DJ TNT
Renowned Bhangra, Bollywood, RnB Deejay
“It is an honour to be performing at The ANOKHI POWER Ball 2018. 15 years is a huge milestone and just shows the staying power of the ANOKHI brand. It is always a great event and looking forward to make this years edition the best yet!”
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED SPEAKERS, HOSTS & PERFORMERS:
ANOKHI MEDIA will be announcing more attending speakers in the next few weeks. All updates can be accessed here:www. AnokhiAwards.com .
THE EVENT VENUE & HOTEL ACCOMODATION DISCOUNT:
The event is taking place at one of Toronto’s premier conference venues, the Sheraton Centre Hotel, 123 Queen Street, Toronto, where a special hotel accommodation discount has also been arranged for out of town guests. To utilize the discount, guests can contact reservations at: 1888. 627.7175, and use the code 1K01AB.
THE ATTENDANCE OPTIONS:
The public have 4 options to attend the event:
– The VVIP “Everything” Package: $250 per person (Day & Night Events with VVIP Access)
– The VIP “All-Day” Package: $150 per person (Day & Night Events)
– The General “Summit” Package: $130 per person (Day Events Only)
– The General “Power Ball” Package: $35 per person (Night Event Only)
***ANOKHI MEDIA is providing a 20% off special “fan” rate discount for the purchase of 4 or more tickets in any of the 4 mentioned packages***
Ticket will be available for purchase HERE till November 2nd, 5 pm EST or till quantities last.
THE SPONSORS & PARTNERS:
ANOKHI MEDIA is pleased to have the invaluable support of its sponsors and partners:
Event Hosted By ANOKHI MEDIA
Event & Hotel Partner: Sheraton Centre Toronto
Charity Partner: Free-Them
Sponsors/Speakers & VVIP Breakfast + Crusader Summit Segment Bought To You By: T-Fal
Keynote Address + Lifetime Achievement Award Bought To You By: Cargojet
Event Logistics + Talent Management: Jennifer Rabanillo Events
Summit & Ball Produced/Directed/AV: Empire Entertainment
Decor Sponsor: Illuminite Event Rentals
Public Relations By: Media Works
Hair + Makeup + Styling: Toronto Fashion Academy
Make-Up Product Sponsor: Shiseido
Hair Product Sponsor: Fiorio
Mocktail Bar Sponsor: Rubicon Exotic Juice Drinks
Fusion Canapes Bar Sponsor: Chef Harminder
Sweets Bar Sponsor: Cake-Olicious
Booth Sponsor: JB Party Halls
Talent Gift Sponsor: L’Oréal Paris
Media Partners: Ethnic Channels, AVS, The Weekly Voice, MirchMasala.Ca, Suhaag, Brown Girl Magazine, DissDash
Promotional Partners: Besharam, Bollywood Mashup, Jingo Media, Must Be Kismet, Neerja Public Relations, Sapna Toronto, Shanu & Karim, Spin House Media, TD Mosaic
The ANOKHI POWER List Interview Series: Open Chest TV
Coverage: ANOKHI Magazine, ANOKHI Pulse TV, ANOKHI Spotlight TV
Branding Concept & Senior Marketing Design Team: AnEntity Inc
Marketing Design Team: 4 Eyed Media
Video & Photography: Nisarg Media Productions
Livestream: ANOKHI MEDIA Facebook Live, OPEN CHEST Facebook Live