The Great-West Life Assurance Company, Presenting Sponsor of the 2010 REES Awards – Celebrating the Stars and Reaching E-Quality Employment Services invite you to join our Board of Directors, Staff, Partners, Sponsors and distinguished guestson Thursday February 18, 2010, 6:00 p.m. at the Norwood Hotel as we honour our STARS.

We are pleased this year to have Janet Stewart from CBC Television returning as our Master of Ceremonies. In addition to a delicious dinner, auction tables and entertainment by the Armadillo String Quartet of Canada, The REES Awards – Celebrating the Stars, will acknowledge our REES Award nominees, and honour our award recipients. The Debbie Bean Award will be presented, along with awards for two nominated STAR Employers and a nominated STAR Individual, all who have made significant contributions to the success of employment of people with disabilities through Reaching E-Quality Employment Services.

Master of Ceremonies : Janet Stewart

Janet brings 15 years of journalistic experience to CBC News at Six.  She has been hosting our supper hour newscast since 2007.  Janet is well respected for her contributions to the community. After moving here from her native Nova Scotia more than eight years ago, Janet has immersed herself in the city and is proud to call Winnipeg home. Janet has made connecting with the community one of her top priorities, lending her time and energy to many organizations. When she’s not at work writing and delivering news that matters most to you, Janet likes to spend her time gardening or playing with her spoiled-rotten pug, Albert. CBC Manitoba is proud to call Janet Stewart one of our own.

Since 1989 the Quartet has been performing for many private functions: weddings, receptions, parties and corporate events in Winnipeg , Vancouver, Victoria, Montreal and Toronto. In 1993 the quartet began performing on board luxury cruise ships and we have since entertained audiences world-wide with our eclectic mixture of musical styles.

The group consists of two violins, one viola and one cello, yet what sets us apart from all other string quartets is our vast and eclectic repertoire, which has been the hallmark of our success. From the traditional classics to the groove of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, 'The Beatles', American jazz standards, country fiddle and Broadway show tunes… we satisfy every musical taste!

We look forward to performing for your guests!

Armadillo String Quartet of Canada