Radio Television Digital News Association Awards Gala 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Intercontinental Hotel Toronto Centre - Ballroom
 

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best in Canadian journalism.
 
The 2026 Radio Television Digital News Association Awards Gala marks a new chapter as we gather at the newly renovated Chestnut Conference Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto. With its modern, stylish atmosphere, this refreshed venue offers the perfect setting to honour excellence in broadcast and digital journalism from coast to coast.
More than 200 journalists, editors, producers, and media leaders from across Canada are expected to attend this national celebration. From coast to coast, we’ll recognize the power of journalism to inform, challenge, and inspire.
This year’s gala builds on the momentum of last year’s sold-out event. Our revamped sponsorship opportunities provide brands with more visibility, hands-on engagement, and immersive activation options—connecting you directly with Canada’s top media professionals.
 
Evening Program:
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Networking/Carnival Reception
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Keynote Session
6:45 – 10:00 PM: Dinner & Awards Presentation
Whether you’re joining as a nominee, guest, or sponsor, the RTDNA Awards Gala is your opportunity to celebrate journalistic excellence and connect with the leaders shaping the future of news in Canada.
Be part of the celebration!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner Sponsor $20,000  

Included in this level of sponsorship:

 

 

Platinum Sponsor $15,000  

Included in this level of sponsorship:

Choose one:

Keynote Speaker
  • Introduction of keynote opportunity
  • Meet & Greet reception with Keynote speaker (TBA)
  • Recognition by emcee

Front Page Welcome Sponsor 
  • Welcome Entrance signage/Lit signage with decals
  • Logo on Welcome Drink ticket for all guests
  • Directional Signage with logo in foyer

Opening Reception Bar Sponsor
  • Custom Bar with feature logo decal 
  • Decals/signage on Cruiser tables
  • Custom cocktail Napkins

 
Society Stroll Sponsor
  • Entertainers: Strolling appetizer actor & musician (guitarist)
  • Signage near entertainer and appetizers
  • Entertainer during opening cocktail reception

 

Gold Sponsor $10,000

Included in this level of sponsorship:

Choose one:

Centrepiece Sponsor
  • Branded centrepieces with company logo on mirror

 

Double Double Sponsor
  • Two Tables total for dinner (an additional 10 tickets)
  • Coffee Station signage in After Party

Live Stream Sponsor 
  • Opportunity to provide commercial for live stream
  • Branding

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After Party Bar
  • Custom Bar with feature logo decal 
  • Appetizer Station

Registration Sponsor
  • Logo added to each registration e-confirmation
  • Logo on registration desk directional signage
  • Ability to provide company greeters at registration desk

 

 
 

Silver Sponsor $4,000   

Included in this level of sponsorship:

After Party – Lounge
  • Furniture and branding

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After Party Entertainment Sponsor
  • Signage near entertainer

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Fun Photo Booth
  • Signage near photo booth
  • Logo on photo  booth print out

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Name Badges
  • Logo on name badges
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Photo Gallery
  • Logo on bottom of all digital photos 
  • Includes Candid photographerSponsorship pic

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Bronze Sponsor $2,200   

Included in this level of sponsorship:

  • 5 Dinner Tickets
  • Logo on all Email Blasts
  • Logo on Gala webpage with hyperlink to your company
  • Recognition on Sponsor PowerPoint loop
 
Friend of RTNDA Sponsor $1,000   

Included in this level of sponsorship:

  • 2 Dinner tickets
  • Logo on all Email Blasts
  • Logo on Gala webpage with hyperlink to your company
  • Recognition on Sponsor PowerPoint loop

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