5 to Watch - Canada's Sports Business Awards

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5 to Watch 2023 has official wrapped up! We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of you who have supported us.
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Winners

Kevin Blue

Kevin Blue

Chief Sport Officer

Golf Canada

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Diana Matheson

Diana Matheson

Co-Founder & CEO

Project 8

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Mike Samardzic

Mike Samardzic

Partner

XMC

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Alex Wong

Alex Wong

Vice President, Strategy & Analytics

Toronto Blue Jays

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Ashley Curran

Ashley Curran

Associate Vice President, Sport Partnerships & Community Impact

Canadian Tire

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Marin Hickox

Alumni Achievement Winner

Marin Hickox

Vice President Women & Girls Hockey

Hockey Canada

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Tracy Wilson

CHRIS LANG LIFETIME IMPACT AWARD WINNER

Tracy Wilson

Olympian, Broadcaster, Mentor, and Coach

Nathalie Cook – Canadian Women & Sport Disruptor Award

Jayne Hefford

Jayna Hefford

SVP, Hockey Operations

Professional Women’s Hockey League

Leah McNab

Leah MacNab

SVP

NBA Canada

Diana Matheson

Diana Matheson

Co-Founder and CEO

Project 8

What is 5 to Watch - Canada's Sports Business Awards?

Unique to Canada, this ground-breaking fundraiser celebrates difference-makers from the world of sports commerce. To date, our annual event has raised over $400,000 in student scholarship funds.

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