Walk the Red Carpet at Canada's Most Elite Awards Show

Rub shoulders with some of Canada's most famous TV stars.

Toronto (PRWEB) November 14, 2008 -- The city will be buzzing with lights, cameras, and stars at the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards at the end of November. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is proud to announce the Gemini Awards Online Auction, a non-profit foray that features an exclusive all-inclusive red carpet package which launched on November 13th, 2008 at www.auctionwire.com. This once-in-a-lifetime event experience will be a memorable occasion in support of the Academy, party it up at one of the hottest events in Toronto for a good cause!

This exclusive red carpet package features many perks and opportunities to mingle with the stars. The lucky winner and a friend will browse the Gemini Awards Eco Lounge, a specially designed eco-friendly environment courtesy of the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario and all emissions created in connection with the Gemini Awards Eco Lounge will be offset by LivClean. The winner will receive two tickets to the Gemini Awards Gala Broadcast, which includes the Gemini Awards Gala Broadcast presentation, walking the red carpet and attending the Gemini Awards Gala cocktail reception, as well as the Gemini Gala banquet dinner. The lucky winner will have an exclusive photography session at the Gemini Awards Gala Broadcast, a one-night stay at the plush InterContinental Toronto Centre and two Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television affiliate memberships.

An extremely glamorous and star-studded night is sure to be a dream for many and now it can happen for a good cause. Imagine strutting your stuff on the red carpet and attending an A-list party with Canada's hottest talent, media, celebrities and paparazzi, which will all be covered by the highly popular ET Canada and E! This will be a night to remember for a lifetime; don't miss your opportunity for a shot at becoming an overnight celebrity! This auction ends on November 23rd, 2008, so make sure to get your high bid in early.

About the Academy

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national non-profit professional association dedicated to the promotion, recognition and celebration of exceptional achievements in Canadian film and television. Created in 1979, and today unifying industry professionals across Canada, the Academy is a vital and integral force in the industry.

About the Gemini Awards

The Gemini Awards annually celebrate the best in Canadian English-language television. The Gemini Broadcast Gala will be held in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in the John Basset Theatre and televised nationally by Canwest on Friday, November 28th on Canada's entertainment network, E! and Showcase.

About Auctionwire

Auctionwire.com is a full service auction production agency working with Fortune 500 companies, media, entertainment, foundations, ad agencies and non-profit organizations to produce online and live auctions. Auctionwire has been responsible for producing and managing some of the world's most exciting auctions including Singapore Airlines First to Fly A380, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Barry Bonds 715 Home Run Ball, the Toronto International Film Festival and many others. Auctionwire powers a variety of auction websites for celebrities, radio stations, bands, and corporations through the Auctionwire Platform and the Auctionwire Network. Auctionwire's www.GivingRoom.com social networking site offers support/discussion for ongoing auctions.

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