THE BUZZ
CANADIAN EVENT INDUSTRY AWARDS
- 2018 winner for Best Event Produced by an Association, Board or Committee – MPI/ILEA Holiday Party
- 2017 winner for Best Event Produced by an Association, Board or Committee – MPI/ILEA Holiday Party
- 2017 - Canadian Event Industry Awards - Winner of Best Wedding Under $75,000
- 2016 nominee for Event Professional of the Year
- 2016 nominee for Best Festival - NYE Vancouver 2015
- 2016 nominee for Most Outstanding Event over $200k - NYE Vancouver 2015
- 2016 nominee for Best Event for a High Profile Charity – SFU’s 50th Anniversary Celebrate and Savour
- 2015 winner for Most Outstanding Event over $200k - Honda Celebration of Light 2014
- 2015 nominee for Best Festival - Honda Celebration of Light 2014
- 2015 - Wedding Wire - Couples’ Choice Award
- 2014 - Wedding Industry Expert Awards - Best Event Design in Alberta
- 2014 - Wedding Industry Experts Awards - Best Business Coach in Canada
- 2012 nominee for Best Media Event - TELUS
- 2012 nominee for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - TELUS
- 2012 nominee for Most Outstanding Event - TELUS
- 2012 - Wedding Wire - Couples’ Choice Award
- 2010 nominee for Best Media Event - TELUS Canadian Event Industry Star Awards
OTHER BUSINESS AWARDS
- 2024 CommunityVotes Kelowna - Silver Award for Event Planning and 2021 Platinum Award for Wedding Planning
- 2019 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award Finalist - Micro business
- 2019 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Top 40 over 40
- 2019 finalist Woman of Worth - Business Mom of the Year Award
- 2017 winner Smart Women in Meetings Award - Entrepreneur
- 2017 winner MPI BC Chapter Event Planner of the Year
- 2014 - Forzani Coaching - Most Efficient Systems
- 2013 ISES Spirit of Excellence winner for Education and Programs
- 2013 - Forzani Coaching - Most Efficient Systems
- 2013 ISES Spirit of Excellence winner for Chapter of the Year
- 2011 - Action Coach - Business of the Year
We Are the Talk Of The Town
"Heather Sharpe is without a doubt one of the most organized producers/planners I have ever met in my career. On every show we worked together, she has brought a tremendous level of professionalism.
As an audiovisual specialist, I trust her completely as she has great technical knowledge and communication skills and it has always been very easy to put her vision to life."
Gaspard MongeProShow Audio-visual
"Her technical acumen and organization skills kept the multitude of sessions on track, whether they were pre-recorded videos, live presentations or social events. She is an advanced Zoom Admin understanding the subtleties of the program and leveraging the functionality for the best end result."
Robyn StewartBreakOut West
"Heather has a passion and enthusiasm for the event industry and the projects she works on. Her attention to detail and excellent organizational skills benefit the financial management of her events, while her problem-solving abilities bring the client’s objectives to life.
Heather never misses a deadline, can be counted on under pressure and brings fresh ideas to everything she does. "
Catherine RunnalsBrandLive
" She goes above and beyond expectations to ensure that everything goes seamlessly and continues to raise the bar on the event year over year.
She is a thoughtful and professional producer who thinks carefully of the correct solution when challenges arise mid-stream, in preparation and activation of events.
She is a leader and inspires those around her to strive for excellence."
Craig StoweLuxury Alliance Group
"In terms of feedback, I think the event went very well. Sherpa Group is professional and very well organized. I have really enjoyed working with Nikkiand the team, communicating leading up to the event and executing on the day of. Working with Ryan was fabulous - great energy, enthusiasm and can-do attitude!"
Matthew PresidenteNew West Pride
"I just wanted to say what a pleasure it has been to work with Nikki and Rebecca!
I asked them to take notes at the event and hopefully they can assist with more next year!"
Zoie JansenToothfairy Gala 2024
"Great to work with you all. It was really appreciated. It was a nice event and everyone was happy."
Walter GothardShell
"You, your team, and the gang over at 50th Parallel, absolutely first class, (as always)….so well organized and beautifully presented.
I hope you know how grateful I am for you, and for all you do."
Paul DocksteaderVJHF Charity Classic
"harity Classic today - what a wonderful day on the course. A great group of organizers and volunteer co-ordination- take a bow. Feel so blessed to have the opportunity to volunteer and meet new people that I spent the day with. Appreciated."
Esther BlaylockVolunteer
"A note of thanks from me on your team's patience and hard work. This event was a fantastic one for us and we couldn’t have done it without our ‘sherpa’s’. Thanks so much."
William PotterShell Energy
"Thank you again for the opportunity and it was my pleasure working with you all on your event.
We had a lot of comments from our team that your set up and display looked amazing! So definitely had a wow feeling."
Melvin D'MeloCalgary TELUS Convention Centre
"THANK YOU for all your incredible work last week for NCPC. I truly feel so lucky to have gotten to work with such an amazing team, and am so grateful for your professional and expertise – the best of the best! I am so proud of this team and the work we did together, and honestly can’t wait to work together again on the next one!!"
Donna VecinoShell Creative Solutions
"Heather Sharpe masterfully explains the process of directing hybrid events by highlighting the multi-channel aspects of both virtual and live events.
Heather methodically offers a roadmap for designing a flawless production by detailing all relevant components. You will walk away with tools and a clear understanding of what to expect and as well as what to avoid when planning your next hybrid or virtual event.
This program is perfect for those who need to drill down and understand the technology and the terminology as well as those who need a refresher.
As we continue to navigate this landscape I found the lessons learned to be invaluable."
Dorothea CerneraELI Student
"Thank you so so much heather! You were absolutely fantastic to work with and we hope you will take us on again in the future."
Matt AllenProfessional Golfers' Association of Canada
“Thanks, Heather - you are a great course leader and I really enjoyed your style of teaching!”
Brian HandELI Student
" I really appreciated your support and leadership on this program and you were a solid, dependable partner to work and succeed with."
Tony TalaricoTechne Events
"She was calm and professional, so gracious, and completely on top of everything. She directed our vendors and answered their questions so that by the time we arrived to the ceremony, everything was already operating smoothly. From making sure our wedding party had a glass of champagne waiting for them after the ceremony to halting the reception entrance for a moment because my dad was in the washroom and she wanted to be sure he didn’t miss it, Sunney was constantly going the extra mile to make sure that our day was absolutely perfect. Everyone was able to totally relax and enjoy themselves because Sunney had it covered and my husband and I were completely stress-free! "
Amanda MilordWedding Client
"Have I told you just how much I am loving working with you? I would seriously have lost my mind by this point without you – or worse yet would have been headed blithely toward the edge of the cliff – just like a lemming!"
Moira McGrathCarleton University
"There is no way I could have pulled this conference off without your professional help and personal support. I appreciate you so much, Heather. "
Janice SelbieDivorcing Religion
"You are a pure joy to work with!"
Angela KersenbrockCommunity College Baccalaureate Association
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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
- Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter Education and Membership Committees
- TEDxVancouver 2015 – Entertainment Stage Manager
- TEDxStanley Park 2013 – Event Director
- Vice-President, Programming 2013 - ILEA Vancouver Board of Directors
- 2010 Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies