Welcome to the 5th Annual Toronto BIA Recognition Awards Master Plan St Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA Outstanding Streetscape Bloor-Yorkville BIA Re-vitalization of Yorkville Ave Before After Outstanding Streetscape Bloorcourt Village BIA Bloorcourt is becoming a destination neighbourhood. Toronto Star, September 18, 2015 Outstanding Streetscape Weston Village BIA Bio Swales Gateway Riverside District BIA News / GTA TORONTO STAR Century-old Riverside Bridge illuminated in time for the Games Illumination project highlights historic Queen St. span as the gateway to Toronto's east end. The Riverside Bridge glows with its new illumination. Gateway Downtown Yonge BIA Before McGill & Granby Parkettes After Creative Solutions Gerrard India Bazaar BIA Self Watering Planters Creative Solutions Toronto Financial District BIA In the Financial District, there is often a clear discrepancy between the quality and maintenance of assets on public versus private property. To improve the maintenance of publicly- owned assets, the Toronto Financial District BIA uses GEOPAL, a GPS-based web and mobile app, to track and report issues with public realm assets and track maintenance in an organized, systematic process with all City departments and organizations managing public realm assets in the area. GEOPAL GPS Based Web and Mobile app for asset Management 3700+ public realm assets recorded with asset Weekly survey of district assets and review of type, address, City standard, condition, photo and results against City standards and service levels asset history. Tracking of issues resolved within service standard agreement timelines each month has risen to 80% through work directly with City departments and other Resulted in an generally cleaner public realm as operators of assets in the area. unnecessary, unlicensed, damaged and illegally marked items are reported and resolved quicker Creative Solutions Toronto Entertainment District BIA Parklettes and Planters lined Bike paths Floral Parkdale Village BIA Floral Upper Village BIA Mural Chinatown BIA Environmental Initiatives Liberty Village BIA Smart Commute Environmental Initiatives Liberty Village BIA Smart Commute Graffiti Prevention Harbord Street BIA Branding The Waterfront BIA Events The Danforth BIA Thrill of the Grill & Luminous Night Events Working Together Dundas West BIA Dundas West Fest one of the unique points about this festival is that it is the child of 2 BIAs who have worked together as a team to create & grow this event without any issues Events - Working Together Little Portugal BIA Dundas West Fest one of the unique points about this festival is that it is the child of 2 BIAs who have worked together as a team to create & grow this event without any issues Event Mimico by the Lake Pumpkin Parade Event Dupont by the Castle Theme Dig 'flowers' Raising awareness of the importance of gardening and the natural environment to enrich urban life Highlights included community and environmental organizations TreesPlease and the David Suzuki Foundation An art competition for local artists' flower themed work & a talk from Horticultural Specialist, Ed Lawrence, expert of CBC Radio's "Ontario Today," Dupont Dig Festival Event Dupont by the Castle Dupont Dig Festival Event The Eglinton Way BIA The event included a Silent Auction with items donated from BIA members proceeds going to support the Allenby school yard enhancement project. The Eglinton Way BIA Scavenger Hunt Event The Eglinton Way BIA The Eglinton Way BIA Scavenger Hunt Innovative Event Riverside District BIA November 28th Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Shop the Hood & Changing of the Lights on the Bridge Innovative Event Riverside District BIA November 28th Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Shop the Hood & Changing of the Lights on the Bridge Event Yonge Lawrence Village BIA Ardith One 1st Place Window Display Spectacles 3rd Place Window Display 11th Annual Artwalk Event Yonge Lawrence Village BIA Linen Affairs Peoples Choice Award Paradise Comics 2nd Place Best Window Display 11th Annual Artwalk Event Emery Village BIA Inaugural Venetian Ball Charity Gala Event Emery Village BIA Inaugural Emery Village Business Awards Inaugural Venetian Ball Charity Gala National Spirit Lakeshore Village BIA MP Bernard Trottier Outside Street Celebration in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag National Spirit Lakeshore Village BIA Outside Street Celebration in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag Direct Marketing Campaign Junction Gardens BIA Explore the Junction' Marketing Campaign Perseverance The Waterfront BIA Advocacy Jennifer Jones Luminous Veil- Prince Edward Viaduct lighting THE MICHAEL COMSTOCK COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD Michael Comstock – Community Builder Award Liz & Carl Porrit Liz Porritt and Carl Porritt for their long time efforts with the Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. Would like to thank our sponsors For Tonight’s Event Congratulations to all of the 2015 Toronto BIA Winners. You are a shining example of Communities working together! .