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Welcome Message By Executive Director Nosakhare Alex Ihama Global Strategist, Executive Coach, Professional Speaker & Bestselling Author of "The Mystique of Leadership"
We are sincerely grateful for your interest in the Canada Leadership Summit & Nation Builders Award Gala, a program that represents the culmination of our commitment to transformational leadership and social justice. Whether you are considering attending, sponsoring, or simply exploring our work, your involvement means the world to us and for that, we say thank you.
Therefore, we warmly invite you to register for this year’s Summit, promote our mission within your network, and consider becoming a sponsor or strategic partner to help sustain and grow this vital endeavour. Your support and participation not only enrich the event but also contribute to a global movement toward an equitable world.
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About Canada Leadership Summit
The Canada Leadership Summit is a premier global event that gathers leaders from diverse backgrounds, all united by a shared dedication to transformational leadership and tackling today’s most urgent issues through networking, advocacy, and steadfast commitment. This dynamic and empowering two-day event brings together thought leaders, innovators, social justice advocates, and changemakers from around the world for profound dialogue, collaboration, and action. Central to the Summit’s mission is the goal of inspiring participants to rise above personal, professional, and corporate challenges. We focus on moving beyond the comfort of influence and affluence to make a meaningful impact on national policies and global affairs.
Our aim is to encourage everyone to become social justice advocates and to transform leaders into nation-builders who are committed to the ongoing evolution of Canada and their own countries. Featuring over 40 distinguished speakers, each session is designed to provoke thought, foster crucial conversations, and equip delegates with the tools and insights needed for greater impact, influence, and success. Attendees will leave the Summit not only with a renewed sense of purpose but also with the confidence, competence, and capability to advocate effectively and drive the change they wish to see in the world.
About Nation Builders Award
The Nation Builder Awards Gala is one of Canada’s most prestigious events dedicated to honouring 12 to 14 extraordinary individuals who have achieved legendary status as champions of social justice. These men and women have spent decades advocating for equality, fairness, and transformative change through their platforms and professions, leaving an indelible mark on their communities and the world at large. Our awardees are carefully selected for their brilliance in areas we consider essential to the transformation of a nation. Each recipient has a resume that is undisputed both nationally and internationally, showcasing a lifetime of dedication to transformational leadership and advancing social justice. What sets this award program apart is our commitment to recognizing those who continue to advocate for these critical issues, earning the unanimous vote of our selection team.
During the Gala, these nation heroes are given a few minutes to inspire the audience with their stories of greatness, offering insights and wisdom drawn from their remarkable journeys. Their words not only celebrate their past achievements but also encourage future leaders to continue the fight for justice and equality. We invite you to register for the Nation Builder Awards Gala, secure a table for your organization, and promote this event within your network. Additionally, we welcome you to consider becoming a sponsor or strategic partner to help sustain this elaborate and impactful endeavour. Your support will ensure that we continue to recognize and uplift those who lead the charge in creating a better world for all.
Speakers and Panelists (2024)
Honour the insights and expertise of our guest speakers and panelist who are shaping the future
Nosakhare Alex Ihama
Dr. Wendy Cukier
Dr. Ardavan Eizadirad
Pauline Christian
Henry Kudda Luyombya
Ayo Owodunni
Fadhwa Yusuf
Paul Nalli
Andre Anderson
Alethia O’Hara Stephenson
Carmen Puzzo
Dr. Upiomoh Osholene
Roberto Hausman
Seleha Khan
Jamie Pajoel
Rumina Morris
John Brewster
Susan Hunter
Dr. Mary Grogan
Moy Fung
Nicholas Marcus Thompson
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*Please note that seating at the listed tables is exclusive to through Platinum and Gold Tickets
Platinum
$500
Business Branding and Growth
Pre-Conference Networking
Business Breakfast Forum
10 Leadership Workshops
Nation Builders Award Gala
Gold
$250
Pre-Conference Networking
Business Breakfast Forum
10 Leadership Workshops
Nation Builders Award Gala
Silver
$150
Pre-Conference Networking
Business Breakfast Forum
10 Leadership Workshops
Bronze
$75
Pre-Conference Networking
Business Breakfast Forum
Our Honourable
Awardees (2024)
Celebrate the achievements of the awardees who are making an impact.
Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine, PC CM OOnt CBE
First Black Woman in the Parliament, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister; Minister for Multiculturalism and the Status of Women; Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee; and Deputy Speaker, Founder of Jean Augustine Centre for Girls
Nation Builders Legacy Award
Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard, Ph.D., C.M., O.N.S.
The First African Nova Scotian Woman in the Senate Chamber; Former Chair of the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women; Former Professor, Dalhousie University, Halifax
Nation Builders Award for Lifetime Achievement
Senator Murray Sinclair, CC OM MSC
Chancellor, Queen’s University; Former Judge and Member of the Canadian Senate; Former Chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Nation Builders Award for National Unity & Harmony
Hon. Michelle Jean PC CC CMM CD FRCPSC
Former Journalist, the 27th & First Haitian & Black Governor General of Canada; Former UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti
Social Justice Icon Award
Hon. Greg Fergus, PC MP
Member of Parliament (MP), Hull—Aylmer, Quebec 38th and 1st Black Speaker, House of Commons of Canada
Nation Builders Award for Inclusive Politics & Equitable Governance
Dr. Winston LaRose
Executive Vice President, Jane-Finch Concerned Citizens Organization, & Co-Founder, the Hamilton Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association
Nation Builders Award for Community Development
Harriet Thornhill
Former Royal Bank Executive, Board of Director Member, Leadership Coach & Chancellor, Tyndale University
Nation Builders Award in Business Excellence
Dr. Gervan Fearon O.Ont
President, George Brown College; former President and Vice-Chancellor at Brock University in Ontario and Brandon University in Manitoba & Board Member, Ontario Chamber of Commerce & Niagara Health
Nation Builders Award in Education & Academia
Rowan Barrett, MBA
2X Olympian; General Manager & Executive Vice President, Canada Basketball; Captained Team Canada to 7th place at the 2000 Sydney Olympics & Achieved Bronze in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Nation Builders Award for Inclusive & Equitable Sports
Patricia Bebia Mawa
President/CEO, Diamond Plus Media: Executive Vice President, Silvertrust Media & Afroglobal TV, Movie Producer, Chair Reelworld Screen Institute
Nation Builders Award for Media, Arts and Entertainment
Nicholas Marcus Thompson
President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) and Renowned Social Justice Advocate and Activist
Social Justice Rising Star Award
Kamala Jean Gopie O.Ont., M. Ed., BA
Board Member, Unity Health Toronto; Former Ontario Human Rights Commissioner; Former Vice-Chair of the United Way of Toronto & Former Governor at the University of Toronto.
Nation Builders Award for Global Humanitarian
Hon. Justice Donald F. McLeod
Judge at the Ontario Court of Justice; First Black Graduate from Queens University Law School since 1957 inception; Former Chair of the Federation of Black Canadian; Co-Founder of the 100 Strong Foundation
Nation Builders Award for Law & Justice
Diana Alli D'Souza, O.Ont
President, Access Empowerment Council, Board Member, Pluralism in Motion; Former Senior Officer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Nation Builders Award for Youth Empowerment
Community Developer Award
Celebrate the contributions and expertise of our community leaders and award recipients who are shaping the future
Warren Salmon
First Fridays Toronto
Devon Jones
Youth Association for Academics, Athletics & Character Education (YAAACE)
Dinesh Sharma
Brilliant Minds Group
Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson
Dufferin County Canadian Black Association
Evangeline Chima
Black Mentorship Inc
Henry Kudda Luyombya
New African Canadians (NAC)
Kabu Nene Asante
African Canadian Social Development Council
Leonie Tchatat
La Passerelle-I.D.E
Moy Fung
Solid Rock Family Services
Ngozi Gertrude Ugoh
Nigerian Canadian Newspaper
Orlando Bowen
One Voice, One Team
Osita Nwajiufor
Black Tech Hub
Ruth Nyaamine
Ladder 2 Rise
Svetlana Ratnikova
Immigrants Women in Business Organization (IWB)
Location & Contact
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suite