REFERENCES

AIDS Calgary Awareness Association
Aspen
Between Friends Club for youth with disabilities
Calgary Educational Partnership Foundation
Calgary Homeless Foundation
Calgary Meals on Wheels
Canada Safeway Foundation
Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP)
Canadian Hockey Association
City of Calgary
Corus Entertainment
CTV Calgary
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre, (DDRC)
Mayors' Excellence Awards Gala Dinner
Easter Seals Alberta
Energy 101.5 FM Radio
Father Lacombe Care Centre
Foothills Academy Society
Greengate Garden Centre
Health Canada
Junior League of Calgary
Kids Help Phone
L'Arche Calgary
Links & Legends Golf Tournament
Make it Good
Providence Children's Centre
Sage Theatre
Southern Alberta Eye Center
Shrine Circus
Telus World of Science
The Salvation Army
Theatre Junction
United Way of Calgary and Area
University Eye Foundation
University of Calgary Faculty Association
Volunteer Calgary Leadership Awards
White Iron Digital
Woodridge Charity Golf Tournament

 

and what they have to say about us...

 

“Working with Joanne and Shawna is like working with family. We know they will pull through on everything they say they will - and so much more. They are not simply 'outsourced talent', but an integral part of our staff. They have an understanding of the daily issues we deal with and they know how to manage the details in alignment with how our organization operates. We are very grateful for the professional relationship we have with The Communicators, and we look forward to growing our success together.”

DD (Dolores) Coutts, AFP Board Member

 

 "I had the wonderful pleasure of working with The Communicators in my Community Events role at A-Channel and Citytv Calgary from 2000-2008. Joanne and Shawna are amazing people; the name of their company, "The Communicators" says it all! They communicate everything media needs to know on a promotion or event with accuracy, passion and enthusiasm. Thank you for making my job easier, thinking one step ahead, going above and beyond the call of duty and for making such a difference in Calgary community!"

Bronwen Davies, Promotions Specialist, WestJet

 

 “Working with the Communicators proved to be a very worthwhile experience. I found the staff to be very professional - sensitive to the organizations needs and capacity, and at the same time leading us to a vision of what could be possible if the right strategies were in place.”

John Goulding, Development Advisor, World Vision Canada

 
 
“It was a great pleasure working with you and Shawna. You guys are very organized, outgoing happy people and you make sure that everyone feels important. For what you do and what you want to accomplish you will go far as you are very easy people to deal with.”

Jessica van Mill, Special Events Coordinator, Van Houtte Coffee Services

 

“The Communicators are an invaluable partner to our fundraising efforts in Calgary. Without their hard work, passion, and dedication, our efforts would go largely unnoticed in the broader community. We are grateful for their partnership.”

Michael Lynn, President, Room to Read Calgary Chapter

 

"Joanne did the job, on target, on time and under budget! Contracting their services allowed us to focus on the areas where we could be most effective, while they focused on their area of expertise. The end result was a hugely successful event.

Rob Dunlop, Hockey Canada

 

“We've really enjoyed working with Joanne - you have been such a lifesaver, you have no idea! Not having the extra body on board in our office is taking its toll, as we are all overloaded with how much there is to do on top of the learning curves we all have. It's just really nice to have a professional event planner here to take it over from us and relieve a lot of stress!!! Many thanks!”

Kate Munoz, Kids Help Phone

 

“Joanne has always treated me very professionally making sure everything I require is taken care of. She has her events, always very well organized and thought out from beginning to end. What I appreciate most is her calmness during an event and her confidence in the talent she has arranged.”

Gery Schubert, Emcee and performer

 

“Shawna's a pro. Her requests are usually interesting and rarely turned down. Shawna knows her audience from both the client side and the media side. Always a pleasure to work with.”

Jamie Herbison, The Coach, Lite 96

 

“The thing I like about Shawna is that she is more “personal” when you chat with her instead of taking on a “business” approach. I feel like I’m talking with a friend and if I have to decline or modify something she’s pitched I know she’s always willing.”

Ronda Brown, Producer, Global Calgary

 "Shawna has worked with us on numerous projects and has hit a homerun every time!”

 Freeway Frank, formerly of Energy 101.5FM

 

 “The Communicators have provided invaluable services to the ‘Calgary Online Safety Week’ initiative for 3 years. Without the creative and well connected approach of Shawna Ogston, we would not achieve the stunning response from our community that we have.”

Michael Lynn, Committee Chair