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.
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
Diana Matheson
Co-founder & CEO, Project 8
Mike Samardzic
Partner, XMC
Kevin Blue
Chief Sport Officer, Golf Canada
Alumni Achievement Winner
Marin Hickox
Vice President Women & Girls Hockey
Hockey Canada
Chris Lang Lifetime Impact Award Winner
Tracy Wilson
Olympian, Broadcaster, Mentor, and Coach
Nathalie Cook - Canadian Women & Sport Disruptor Award
Jayna Hefford
SVP, HOCKEY OPERATIONS
Professional Women’s Hockey League
Leah MacNab
SVP
NBA Canada
Diana Matheson
Co-Founder and CEO
Project 8