CPC Elevate is proud to present the 3rd annual Worldwide WOW Photo Exhibition and Gala from 6 to 10 PM on Thursday November 12th, 2009.  This year's Gala will be hosted at Willow Park Wines & Spirits, 10801 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, AB. 

Your 2009 Worldwide WOW passport includes unlimited access to a globe of culinary expertise from local Calgary chefs and the finest wine, beer and spirits of the world has to offer donated by Willow Park Wines & Spirits.  From hot and spicy Bangkok to Scotland's masters of malt, this festival of the senses blends all under one artistically inspired roof. 

Through the eyes of our winning Canadian photographers, you will journey to our planet's remote and mystical regions where lined faces tell a hundred stories, monuments cloaked in history come to life and roaring waves batter the white cliffs of Dover.

Throw in a front row ticket to an eclectic slate of the world's great music and dance traditions and there you have it - WOW!

Tickets for the Worldwide WOW Gala can be purchased at $95.00 each or $800 for a group of 10 tickets.  To purchase tickets for the 2009 Worldwide WOW Gala,  click here, email

tickets@elevatecpc.ca or contact:

CPC Elevate

#224, 1982 Kengsington Road NW

Calgary, AB

T2N 3R5 

Phone: 403-686-0636

Click here to purchase tickets for the 2009 Worldwide WOW Gala

To make a cash donation to CPC Elevate & Empowering Families,  click here.

Proceeds of the 2009 Worldwide WOW Photo Exhibition and Gala are donated to the Empowering Families Program and the Willow Park Foundation.

Empowering Families helps low income families break the cycle of poverty.  This program is a collaborative effort that will assist local families facing various challenges.  CPC Elevate donated funds will be directed towards education and training opportunities for low income families, to enable them to obtain permanent, sustainable employment.  With the help of a family advisor, Empowering Families surrounds the participating families with all the services and support they need to succeed.

 2008 Worldwide WOW a Terrific Success!

CPC Elevate would like to thank everyone who supported us in the 2008 Worldwide WOW Photo Contest and Gala.  Elevate raised over $55,000 in support of  Aspen's Empowering Families Initiative.  The night included a unique fusion of cuisine, art, entertainment and culture. Our guests enjoyed unlimited access to food, wine, beer and spirits from the four corners of the globe while the great music and dance traditions of the world entertained the young and old. The evening was rounded out by a journey to the planet's most breathtaking places with a stroll through the Worldwide WOW Photo Gallery - a one-time exhibition of our most talented globe-trotting photo contest winners & honorable mention entries.

What our guests say about WOW:

Joan Chambers – Metaform Venture Corp:   “The WOW event is an elegant affair that combines the beauty of art and the beauty of people into one special evening.”

Dave Tod – URSA: “Just a note to say thanks for another great party last night.  Hope you raised lots of dough!”

Rena Nathanail – Nathanail Captioning:   “The event was a hit.  Well organized in a great venue.  Nice to see some amateur photographers get some well-deserved recognition for their passion.”

Vince Sirianni – Calgary Downtown Progress Club: “Thank for a great time at your WOW event. I am looking forward to coming again next year!”

Sean Caffrey:  “It was a wonderful evening. Both my family and I had a great time. Seemed like it was a great success.”

Michelle Portelli – Telus:   “Thank-you for a wonderful evening! I was thoroughly impressed with the WOW Gala and enjoyed the wine and food tasting - the vendors were very informative and I will definitely seek them out in future. The photographs were amazing and inspiring and the venue was lovely. From the music and dancing to the environment and beverages, I really enjoyed the event and would recommend this to everyone!”

Ron Janert – “I was thrilled to be included in a collection of such fabulous work. I must say the Gala was wonderful. You all did a wonderful job organizing it, and it's for such a good cause. Thank you so much. I look forward to entering again next year.”