Meet the 2021 Finalists

Congratulations to the finalists!

As always, the competition for this year's 5 to Watch Awards was fierce. We had many worthy nominees and we're grateful to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination.

We're happy to announce the finalists for the 2021 5 to Watch Awards! Each of these nominees has achieved remarkable career success before the age of 40. Learn more about them below.

Who will be our Final 5? Stand by for our Winners Announcement coming soon!

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Mike Armstrong

Mike Armstrong, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Chief Marketing Officer

Juventus Football Club

Jennifer DelVecchio

Jennifer DelVecchio, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Global Senior Director, Strategic Alliances

McDonald's

Deidra Dionne-Currie

Deidra Dionne-Currie, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Senior Director, Talent, Strategy, and Business Relations

Rogers Sports and Media

Jeff Dykeman

Jeff Dykeman, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Founder and CEO

One Eleven Management Group

Marsha-Gaye Knight

Marsha-Gaye Knight, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Partnership Marketing Executive - CBC Sports & Olympics

Founder, Black in Sports Business Canada (BSB)

Aalum Jaffer

Aalum Jaffer, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Vice President, Brand Strategy

Victory Agency

Erin Mathany

Erin Mathany, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Partnerships

Canada Games Council

Catherine Raiche

Catherine Raiche, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Vice President, Football Operations

Philadelphia Eagles

Mark Soder

Mark Soder, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Director, Brand Marketing - Golf at RBC

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

Andrew Stokes

Andrew Stokes, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Director, Global Partnerships

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

Amy Williams

Amy Williams, 5 to Watch finalist, 2021

Director, Global Partnerships

OverActive Media Group