George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
The sports business community has been the backbone of 5 to Watch – Canada’s Sports Business Awards since day one. Our advisory board, committees and nominations review team are made up of industry professionals as well as George Brown Polytechnic Alumni from coast to coast. They dedicate their time and knowledge to make sure the event is a success each year. These stakeholders are sensitive to the diversity of all candidates in determining candidates via the nomination and voting processes.
By visiting each of the sections below, you can learn more about our community.
Learn more about our committees:
The Organizing Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers who plan the big event each year.
The Selection Committee is an esteemed group of Canadian sports business leaders who select the 5 to Watch Signature Award winners in the context of award eligibility and criteria.
The Nominations Review Team is an esteemed group of Canadian sports business leaders who review all of the 5 to Watch Signature Award nominees in the context of the award eligibility and criteria.
The Alumni Committee is made up of esteemed graduates from George Brown Polytechnic's Sport & Event Marketing program who select the Alumni Achievement Award Winner in the context of award eligibility and criteria.
The 5 to Watch Leadership Forum is a distinguished group of past honourees and industry leaders committed to advancing the program’s long-term success.