b'2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY CALGARY STAMPEDE CALGARY STAMPEDE 2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY38 39BMO CentreAlberta Wall & CeilingAssociation (AWCA)The expanded BMO Centre and project partners were presented with the AWCA Award of Excellence, recognizing the workmanship, artistry, innovation, and successful execution of projects completed in Alberta by AWCA member companies. Projects that receive this award are recognized for their scope, vision, grandeur and contributions to raising the profile of the wall and ceiling industry in Alberta.BMO CentreAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) Canada SocietyThe BMO Centre at Stampede Park received a 2025 AIA Canada Society Design Award - Citation: Architecture from the AIA Canada Society, recognizing architectural excellence and innovative thinking in the built environment. This national honour reflects the collaborative vision, architectural leadership and commitment to creating world-class places that serve our community and visitors year-round.BMO CentreArchitectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) The expanded BMO Centre received the AWMAC Award of Excellence in Woodworking, recognizing the craftsmanship and design that bring Albertas spirit to life throughout the building. Featuring locally sourced materials and intricate details, from the custom lighting and grandstand woodwork to the Champions Ballroom ceiling and The BMO Centre at Stampede Park, recognized for architectural excellence. Brand Room panelling, the project reflects exceptional artistry inspired by the prairie landscape and Western heritage.Awards &Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM Awards) BMO CentreAssociation of Consulting Engineering Accomplishments Canadian Screen Award Nomination The Calgary Stampede was honoured to be nominated for Fair/ Companies (ACEC) Innovation & Technical The Calgary Stampede Broadcast team, in collaboration withRodeo of the Year at the ACM Awards in Texas. As the onlyAdvancement AwardThe Calgary Stampede is an organization committed to offeringShine Light Entertainment, was nominated for a 2025 CanadianCanadian nominee in the category, this recognition reflected the world-class experiences year-round for our guests and ourScreen Award in the category of Best Sports Opening for theStampedes world-class entertainment, community spirit and theThe BMO Centre and project partners were awarded the ACEC community. In 2025, the Stampede was celebrated for itsChuckwagon Open from Stampede 2024. The Canadian Screencollective efforts of performers, volunteers and guests who makeInnovation & Technical Advancement Award, which celebrates achievements by our industry peers through the following awards: Awards honour excellence in film, television and digital mediaThe Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth truly unforgettable. breakthroughs in engineering that solve complex challenges and across Canada. push boundaries. The awards celebrate projects that consistently Alberta Film & Television Awards BMO Centre2024 World Architecture News deliver technical excellence and innovative solutions that improve New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Award Shortlist lives and shape communities.Shine Light Entertainment and the Calgary Stampede Broadcast team were nominated twice in the category of Best PromotionalShine Light Entertainment and the Calgary Stampede BroadcastOn the global stage, the BMO Centre expansion wasBMO CentreBuildings MagazineProduction for the Chuckwagon Set-Up Hey Driver and the Rodeoteam won a Bronze award at the New York Festivals TV & Filmshortlisted for the prestigious 2024 WAN AwardsElev8 Design AwardsSet-Up which opened the broadcast for both events. The AlbertaAwards for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo Open in the categoryin the category Publicly Accessible Buildings Over Film & Television Awards celebrate excellence across all facets ofof Sports Program Open & Titles. The New York Festivals has set the10,000 sq. m., placing Calgarys newest landmark amongThe BMO Centre expansion was honoured with the Gold Civic/Albertas screen industries, from documentaries to innovativebenchmark for honouring creative content, celebrating the mostthe most impactful architectural projects in the world. Public Citation at the Elev8 Design Awards, hosted by Buildings digital media. exceptional advertising, television and radio programming fromMagazine, celebrating its bold design and community impact around the world. within North Americas commercial architecture sector.'