TORONTO, April 6 /CNW/ - On March 25, 2011, the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) was presented with the prestigious 'Best Event Produced by an Association' award, announced during the 14th Annual Canadian Event Industry Awards, a national program which recognizes outstanding achievements in Canadian special events.  The OHA was recognized for its progressive annual conference and exhibition, HealthAchieve, which has grown from being the association's annual convention to one of the largest health care shows of its kind in North America.

"We are very proud of HealthAchieve, and honoured to be recognized by our peers in the industry," said Warren DiClemente, OHA's Chief Operating Officer and Vice President. "It certainly reinforces the show's reputation as a must-attend event and motivates us to think even bigger for 2011. This year's HealthAchieve promises to be the perfect forum to focus, engage, expand, recharge and network."

The show also won a total of four awards in various categories at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Art of Show Competition in 2010, which recognizes excellence in promotional materials for the exhibitions and events industry.

HealthAchieve attracts more than 7,000 health care and business leaders and over 300 exhibiting companies from across the globe. Show participants and exhibitors have praised the HealthAchieve as an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in technology and health care, hear from world-class speakers and experts from around the world, and to network with colleagues from Ontario and beyond.

For more information about HealthAchieve, visit www.healthachieve.com.

For further information:
Media Contact: Tami Harel
Ontario Hospital Association
416-205-1346/tharel@oha.com