Thrive Youth Development Canada
2023 ANTI-GALA
THE STORY
The hala inc. team collaborated with Thrive Youth Development Canada to produce the 2023 Anti-Gala.
Thrive Youth Canada, formerly known as DAREarts, is a non-profit organization creating safe and supportive spaces where children and youth can explore creative expression, learn about themselves and the world around them, and develop the skills and confidence needed to create positive change in their lives and their communities.
The event featured entertainment by Soular and honoured four youth recipients of the Thrive Youth Leadership Award: Shahla Lafeer, Alisha Yakiwchuk, Mykah Saini, and Angelina Bai Wang.
The event featured fun workshops and activations in different themed roomed:
- Main Hall – Remarks & Awards Ceremony, Performance by Solour, DJ & Dancing, Interactive Peel & Reveal Art Activation for VIP Sponsors
- Rhythm & Fun Room – Ping pong, foosball, 360 photobooth, and drumming workshop
- Culinary Arts Room – Chocolate Graffiti Art & Smash Bar, Candy Bar, Cupcake Decorating Workshop
- Visual Arts Room – Mandala Painting Station, Graffiti Colouring Wall, Postcard Station, and Thrive Youth Leadership Awards Hall of Fame
NOMINATED
Best Event for a Community-Based Non-Profit
2024 Canadian Event Industry Awards
WORDS FROM OUR CLIENT
“Hala you were phenomenal as always! The amount of positive feedback we’re getting about the event is WILD! We’ve already got sponsors saying next year they’ll be doubling their ticket size.”
Jennifer Wilson
President & CEO
Thrive Youth Development Canada
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