The 2023 5 to Watch Winners

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Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners!

Award winners are the best and the brightest leaders in Canadian sports business whose track records are second to none. The award is a centrepiece and tribute to their career accomplishments.

We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of each winner, and we wish them continued success in their career and future endeavours!

Ashley Curran

Associate Vice President, Sport Partnerships & Community Impact

Alex Wong

Vice President, Strategy & Analytics

Tracy Wilson

Olympian, Broadcaster, Mentor and Coach

Diana Matheson

Co-founder & CEO, Project 8

Marin Hickox

Vice President Women & Girls Hockey, Hockey Canada

Mike Samardzic

Partner, XMC

Kevin Blue

Chief Sport Officer, Golf Canada

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