Stronger Together
Collaborative Forum and Tourism Merit Gala
Do you want to attend the workshop and conference day, the gala, or both?
Register now!
Rates, packages, and logistical details will be provided in the registration form.
About the Event
Event Name: United to Shine - Collaborative Day and Tourism Merit Gala
Date: October 23, 2025
Location: Hôtel Le Manoir, Baie-Comeau
Event Objective:
To bring together tourism businesses from the Côte-Nord region for a full day of conferences, workshops, and networking, followed by an evening gala celebrating outstanding initiatives in the industry. The event highlights collaboration, innovation, sustainable development, and the region's entrepreneurial strength.
Workshop-Conference Day
10:00 to 16:00
Tourism Merit Gala
18:00 to 22:00
An inspiring and action-oriented program designed to foster knowledge sharing, service pooling, and the development of sustainable partnerships.
Collaborative Businesses Panel: Concrete examples of successful resource sharing
Conference: Strategic alliances - working better together, the challenges and levers of regional entrepreneurship
Roundtable Workshop: Packaging offers and building winning, high-performing business relationships
A festive and inspiring evening to celebrate the businesses and projects driving the growth of Côte-Nord's tourism industry.
Welcome Cocktail
Presentation of 7 Honorary Awards
Speeches, Testimonials, and Surprises
Applications are now open!
Think your business has what it takes to stand out? Submit your application and showcase your efforts, impact, and passion to the entire industry during the Tourism Merit Gala!
Emerging Business Award - Promising new business or next-generation entrepreneur (application form here)
Event of the Year Award - Project that made a mark on the regional calendar (application form here)
Indigenous Experience Award - Highlighting Indigenous culture or know-how (application form here)
Sustainable Development Initiative Award - Eco-responsible or innovative practices (application form here)
Marketing of the Year Award - Original and effective campaign or promotional strategy (application form here)
Producers & Artisans Award - Showcasing local products or craftsmanship (application form here)
United to Shine Award - Collaborative or shared project between businesses (application form here)
For more information, see the Application guide
Deadline to submit an application: September 21, 2025
Finalists announced: Mid-October 2025 (if you are a finalist, you will receive an email from us)
* You may apply in more than one category.
Become an Event Partner!
Support the “United to Shine” event and gain targeted regional visibility, outreach within the tourism network, and alignment with strong values: collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development
Download the Partnership Plan to explore sponsorship opportunities!
For any questions about partnership opportunities, contact:
Pascale Poney at 418-962-0808 #1323 or
Deadline to become a partner: September 12, 2025
Do you want to attend the workshop and conference day, the gala, or both?
Register now!
Rates, packages, and logistical details will be provided in the registration form.
