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 2025 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!
Kyle Dubas
President, Hockey Operations & GM Pittsburgh Penguins
Jeff Harris
Partner, Sport Business Advisory & Live Entertainment, Deloitte Canada
Chelsea Purcell
Sr. Director, Corporate Partnerships PWHL
Valerie Tetreault
VP, Communications & Professional Events, Tennis Canada & Tournament Director, National Bank Open Montreal
Mitch Thompson
CEO & Co-Founder, PandoPartner
Alumni Achievement Winner
Leanne Bernardo
President & General Manager, Salt XC
Chris Lang Lifetime Impact Award Winner
Keith Pelley
President & CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE).
Nathalie Cook - Canadian Women & Sport Disruptor Award
Tanya Mruck
VP of Community Engagement and Social Impact at MLSE