Doha, Qatar: 5 June 2013

Amy Johnson, Director for The Look Company in Qatar, and Robert Bruce Johnson, consultant and lawyer for Heenan Blaikie in Qatar were awarded Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal for their achievements in Qatar and their exceptional service to Canada, internationally.

Amy's family started the Look Company in 1998 in Canada, before opening their second manufacturing facility in the Middle East in Doha. Amy has spent the last 8 years in Qatar helping to build the level of excellence and Olympic standard that Qatar offers the international sporting community through branding and high quality production of events in Qatar.

"I'm very proud I was given this medal, to be recognized in Canada for my achievements in my home of Qatar; it is a great honor. This type of award isn't possible without the support of the community and my family and I are very appreciative to be a part of the fabric of this country. We are grateful for the opportunities that have been provided to The Look Company and look forward to helping Qatar prepare for the next huge milestone, the Qatar 2022 World Cup," commented Amy.

The Look Company worked with the Qatar 2022 Bid Committee in support of the FIFA bid and is proud to have been part of making history in Qatar. It's 4500 sq/m digital textile printing facility is the largest in The Middle East and prides itself in its high quality workmanship by experienced local staff. As a company, its philosiphy is high quality solutions which are made in Qatar and proudly exported around the world.

The Look Company works with sporting federation across Qatar and helps them achieve their branding goals and has worked with top international events in Qatar since 2005.

Bruce has recently opened Heenan Blaikie's regional rep office in Doha. Living full-time in Qatar now since 2011, he works closely with Canada's 20th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Jean Chretien and facilitates Canadian and American businesses setting-up and winning  business in Qatar. His consulting and legal practice also focuses on international investments and advisory work, international M&A, assisting emerging countries with their nuclear power generation programs as well as providing family office services to ultra-high net-worth individuals.

With a strong business and a unique Hollywood finance and production background, Bruce is also hoping to volunteer and contribute to Qatar's budding entrepreneurial and film communities.

"I am very proud to be part of helping Qatar achieve its 2030 vision by bringing Canada and Qatar closer together - it is an honour to be awarded Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee medal in part for this work. Qatar is a wonderful country to build a family in and it has the foundation to achieve great things. I am looking forward to making new friends here and strengthening the relationships our family has already established." Bruce commented.

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a new commemorative medal that was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians all around the world.

The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Canadian Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) decided to honour Amy Johnson and Robert Bruce Johnson with medals for their exceptional service to Canada, internationally.

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About The Look Company
Established in 1998 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada The Look Company has studios and facilities in Toronto, Ontario, and Doha, Qatar. Through the use of world leading Look-Fabrics™ and engineered Look-Ware™ tensioning and installation solutions, The Look Company brings promotions,  branding and messages to life in a visually engaging and vibrant way. The Look Company produces everything from single displays or wall treatments to full turn-key end-to-end solutions for businesses and retail clients as well as for sport and corporate events.

About Heenan Blaikie
Heenan Blaikie is a full-service Canadian consulting and law firm. The firm was founded in 1973 by Roy Heenan, Donald Johnston, and Peter Blaikie. Based in Montreal, the firm now has over 500 lawyers with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Paris and representative offices in Singapore, Almaty and Doha.

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