Dave Kelly
Dave Kelly Celebrity Host/Mc |
Breakfast Television Host
Dave Kelly came to Calgary morning television in 1997 to host the Big Breakfast and lend his enormous creativity to launch a new concept in local television. His unique style, sense of humour and connection with the community has helped make Citytv’s Breakfast Television Calgary’s most dynamic morning show.
Dave began his professional career as a teacher. It was in front of a class of junior high students that Dave learned if he was going to do anything - he’d better be interesting. A decision that has led him to his next career - in the spotlight in theatres across the country.
Nominated 4 times, Dave has twice won as “Best Television Host” for the AMPIA (Alberta Motion Picture Industry Association) Awards.
As one of Calgary’s most recognized faces, Dave is extraordinarily committed to supporting local charities. In During Philanthropy Week 2006, Calgary Mayor Bronconnier recognized Dave for his tireless volunteer work with such charities as the Kids Cancer Care Foundation.
Dave Kelly’s ability to interview in a keynote style along with his extraordinary MC skills has seen him work with the following prestigious organizations and speakers:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA’S ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS – Calgary (2005) Moncton (2006) Winnipeg (2007)
CALGARY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary
YOUNG PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION: Canadian Regional Conference (2005) – Banff Alberta. Host and Interviewer:
Murray Edwards -Calgary Businessman - holds various leadership positions and was named one of Canada’s leaders for the 21st century by TIME Canada magazine (1999).
W. Brett Wilson, managing director of First Energy Capital
- for Young Presidents Organization, Banff
Paul Celucci - Former US Embassador to Canada.
J.R. Shaw - Founder of Shaw Communications
Bill Comrie - Founder of The Brick Warehouse Coorporation.
YOUNG PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION’S GLOBAL CONFERENCE Toronto Canada (2007).
Interviewed world business and political leaders:
Scott Cook co-founder of Intuit Inc. in 1983 with Quicken personal finance software, a company with revenue of 2 billion. and now serves as the chairman of the Executive Committee.
Jack Poole, Chairman, Vancouver Olympic Committee, founder of Daon Development Corp which became the second-largest real estate investment and development company in North America
Jim Ballsilie – Co-CEO of Research in Motion, makers of the Blackberry.
Augie Nieto – Co-Founder of Life Fitness, founder of Augies Quest – Cure ALS.
President Pervez Musharraf – live via Satellite from Islamabad, Pakistan.