About Howard
An award winning passionate entertainment and media executive who is proud to build upon key relationships with so many people and organizations locally, nationally and internationally.
A creative force who turns his energy into action and his action into results. Howard is past president and Chair of Variety British Columbia, VP of BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Board Member of Odd Squad Production Society, Zajac Foundation, Co-Chair NW 911 Memorial Committee and strategic Advisor to the Mob Museum, Nevada and Oceanwise B.C.
Charities Howard Has Assisted Through His Unique Fundraising Style
A Loving Spoonful
Access Youth
Alzheimer Association of BC
B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame
Backpack Buddies
Bard on the Beach
BC Adaptive Snowsports
BC Breast Cancer Fdn
BC Cancer Agency
BC Centre for Ability
BC Cerebral Palsy Association
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
BC Diabetes
BC Kidney Fdn
BC Liberals
BC Restaurant & Hospitality Association
BC Women’s Hospital Fdn
BCSPCA
Beth Israel Synagogue
Beth Tikvah
Big Sisters BC Lower Mainland
Boys and Girls Club BC
Brandon Jansen Foundation
Burnaby Hospital Foundation
Canadian Breast Cancer Fdn
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Diabetes
Canadian Gaming Association
Canuck Place
Canucks Alumni
Canucks Autism Network
Canucks for Kids
Catholic Diocese Vancouver
Chabad Lubavitch Vancouver
Challenger Baseball
Chi Heng Orphanage
Child Foundation
Children’s Transplant Society
Chilliwack Chamber
Chinatown Historical Fdn Gala
Chinese Restaurant Awards
CKNW Kids Fund
CNIB
Coast Mental Health
Coastal Foundation
Collingwood School
Crossroads Hospice
David Foster Foundation
David Foster Talent Search
Dr Peter AIDS Foundation
Fit for a Queen Show
Gemini Awards
Great Canadian Kitchen Party
Grey Cup Canada
Heart of Africa
Honour House Society
Jewish Community Centre
Juvenile Diabetes
Kid Safe Project
Kidney Foundation
King David High-school
Lions Gate Hospital Foundation
Lions Club
Looking Glass Foundation
Lupus Society
Maple Ridge Community Foundation
Meals on Wheels
Miss World Organization
Mulgrave School
Music Heals
Musqueam Nation
Neekoo
NW 911 Memorial Committee
Oceanwise
Odd Squad
Persian Community
Port Coquitlam Mayor Gala
Price is Right Live
Prince George Spirit of the North Healthcare Fdn
Project Somos
Prostate Cancer
RAPS BC
Richmond Breast Cancer Gala
Richmond Cares
Richmond Hospital Foundation
Richmond Mayor Gala
Richmond Senior Society
Richmond Country Club Jr Fdn
Ride to Conquer Cancer
Ronald McDonald House
Rotary International
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation
Saint Augustines
Saint George’s School
Saint Paul’s Hospital Fdn
Salvation Army
Share Family Society
Sierra Club of BCSOS Gala
Southpointe School
Sources
Special Olympics BC
St Mark’s School
Stratford Hall
Success Gala
Surrey Mayor Gala
Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation
Taste the World
Together We Can
Turning Point Recovery
UBC
University of the Fraser Valley
Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver Downtown East Side Women’s Centre
Vancouver International Wine Festival
Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Vancouver NPA
Vancouver Opera
Vancouver Talmud Torah
Variety BC
Variety’s Got Talent
VGH Hospital Foundation
Water Keepers
World Parrot Refuge
YoBro
York House School
Zajac Foundation
and more!…
Recognized Philanthropic Spirit
2021
⋆ BIV500 – Most influential business leaders in BC: Non-Profit
2019
⋆ Sovereign’s Medal For Volunteers Government of Canada
2018
⋆ Inspire Award for Meritorious Service
British Columbia Lupus Society
⋆ Barbara Stewart (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Variety British Columbia
2015
⋆ British Columbia Community Achievement Award
British Columbia
2012
⋆ Barker of the Year Award
Variety British Columbia
⋆ Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal Canada
2010
⋆ Red Heart Award (Outstanding Service)
Variety British Columbia
2011
⋆ Community Engagement & Volunteerism Award
Canadian Gaming Industry
2007
⋆ Lifetime Display of Excellence Award
Canadian Gaming Industry
⋆ Paul Harris Fellowship Medal Rotary International
Howard Blank receives prestigious Barbara Stewart Heart Award by Mrs Stewart at Variety British Columbia Heart Awards Ceremony
Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
Awarded on: September 24, 2018
Over the past 16 years, volunteer auctioneer Howard Blank has been helping non-profit organizations raise funds for important services and social programs throughout B.C.’s Lower Mainland and elsewhere in the province.
BC Achievement Foundation Community Award
Awarded: 2015
Howard Blank uses his talents as a superb auctioneer raise funds for charity initiatives in our Province. Howard has a way of telling a story and motivating an audience. Over the past thirty years, Howard has helped raise over one hundred million dollars benefitting local organizations. Exceedingly generous with his time not only as an auctioneer but also as a community board member, Howard is passionate about philanthropy and community well-being for British Columbians.
Howard receiving Governor General’s Sovereign Medal at Government House in Victoria, BC (2019)
Events Produced by Point Blank Shows
Variety Telethon
Diary of Anne Frank Latin X Chutzpah Festival
The Mad Picker Show
Gene Simmons Family live!
Pawn Stars Live!
Dog the Bounty Hunter Live!
David Foster and Friends Foundation Galas
+ over 50 tv series and features.
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Testimonials
Hear what some of Howard’s valued clients and event partners have to say!
Your participation means the world to us. What a magical evening and a very giving crowd. For the Fund-A-Need portion, $42,000 was raised. This was quite the feat. In 2019 with over 120 people more in the room we raised just over $50,000, so this year’s 292 people were very giving. We have announced that we raised over $295,000 in total this year.
Nigel Newsome
YVR for Kids
Thank you for your fantastic work with the Live Auction at our Chancellor’s Dinner last month. You helped us get beyond our fundraising goal!
I am thrilled that you were able to join us to enjoy delightful music and connect with others at your table.
Zoran Stjepanovic
Capilano University
“Incredible night, I’m blown away and so appreciative. More than I expected but then with you involved, shouldn’t t be surprised.”
“As the founding sponsor of A4K, I want to thank you for donating your time and energy to our Gala tonight. Your efforts will make a huge difference to several hundreds of kids. I hope that you have fun and enjoy the evening.”
Craig Knapton
Athletics 4 Kids
What can we say, you did SUCH a tremendous job for us as always – not just during the event, also helping plan and brainstorm beforehand – we are so grateful and appreciative of your great work, helping bring our event to life, and how much ownership you take of our dinner… we really appreciate everything you do for our committee and fundraising goals.
Jason Takefman
JCC Sports Dinner
Howard, your auctioneering and fundraising skills allowed hundreds more of Richmond’s most vulnerable residents to celebrate the spirit of the holidays. Because of you, all who sought help were able to receive it.
Ed Gavsie
President & CEO, Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives
Howard Blank has given of himself to so many for a very long time.
His business sense coupled with a philanthropic heart and a great talent to raise money must have raised tens of millions at all the fundraisers where he has acted as the auctioneer.
Christopher Gaze, OBC
Founder and Artistic Director, Bard on the Beach
On behalf of the Michael Cuccione Foundation and as our dear friend we are so grateful for the many years Howard has donated his precious time and huge contributions to support our Annual MCF Gala event. He has made a fantastic difference for the children battling cancer and the important research to help find the cure!
Gloria Cuccione, OBC
Executive Director, Michael Cuccione Foundation
Howard blank has been a big part of the growth of BC Diabetes. He emceed our April 2019 fundraiser, facilitated my election to the Board of the Variety Club of BC and has helped connect me to business contacts and opinion leaders in Vancouver.
Dr Tom Elliott
CEO, BC Diabetes Association
I have worked with Howard for many years in my numerous capacities and have never met many people with his creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and passion to help others! When asked I often say “Howard is truly… one of the good guys!”
Peter Fassbender
BC Liberal MLA, City of Langley Mayor
Howard Blank has always been very supportive of my theatrical endeavors. I can’t thank him enough for bringing two of my live productions — “The Diary of Anne Frank” LatinX and the one man show, “Blink & You Might Miss Me” to Vancouver. HIs spirit and energy are infectious!
Stan Zimmerman
Director
Howard MC’d our Casino Night fundraiser this past March and what an awesome job he did! Howard grabbed everyone’s attention from the get go and was able to keep our event running smoothly. He hyped up the entertainment and directed people’s attention when needed. His awesome commentary of the poker tournament was a HUGE HIT!! Attendees absolutely loved it! I’m looking forward to working with Howard again next year!
Esther Moses-Wood
Executive Director, Beth Israel
Howard Blank is hands UP, the most premiere event host, auctioneer and strategist. He has raised millions of dollars for every charity imaginable.
I have also served with Howard on the Executive Board for Odd Squad Productions Society.
His business acumen and contributions have revolutionized the organization.
Honest, loyal and kind, Howard is an exceptional human. Loved by all!
Diana Zoppa
Chair, Odd Squad Productions Society
Partnering with Howard Blank to bring Stan Zimmerman’s innovative and provocative theatre production The Diary of Anne Frank LatinX to the 2019 Chutzpah! Festival was one of the most meaningful projects of my 15 years as the Festival’s Artistic Managing Director. The professionalism, generosity and passion Howard had for this project was inspirational on so many levels for all of us involved. I can’t thank him enough for being such an important part of my final year with the Festival!
Mary-Louise Albert
Artistic Managing Director – 2004 to 2019
Chutzpah! the Lisa Nemetz International Jewish Performing Arts Festival
I wanted to express our very sincere thanks for the unprecedented success of the live auction and Fund a Need which was lead by you. The auction’s final tally at the end of the night was beyond our expectation. Fund a Need raised over $1.5m for the Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre! We thank for helping to unlock the generosity in the room, you made a big difference for mental health that night. And we remain grateful to you for the support that you have given us these past years.
Grace Chan
Senior Major Gifts Officer, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
Howard has been a tremendous partner for the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society for many years. Howard has assisted in a very significant manner at our Annual Mayors Gala, not only during the live auction event assisting in generating the most revenue possible, but also behind the scenes in securing the auction items and adding value whenever possible. We owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to Howard for his efforts in elevating the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society.
Mark McRae
President, Surrey Fire Fighters’ Association
Howard Blank has been my friend and colleague for decades. Howard is warm and friendly and instantly makes you feel welcome. When working with Howard there is a fit like we are both speaking the same language. There is no fooling around as Howard is also a force to be reckoned with. When I think of the flash points in my career where the trajectory has changed forever, Howard has been at the helm. Howard brings not only style and sophistication (ask to see his crystal encrusted skull shoes) to an event, but a feeling of satisfaction that the job is done with class and elegance. Nobody holds a stage like Howard. I am a BIG fan!
John Ferrie
Celebrated Vancouver Artist