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 2026 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!
5 to Watch Award Winners
Diana Brenchley
Director, Marketing Activation - FIFA World Cup 2026
The Coca-Cola Company
Mitch Sharma
Director, Partnership Marketing
National Hockey League
Nithya Ramachandran
President & CSO
T1 Agency
Samantha Rogers
VP Philanthropy
Canada Soccer
Whitney Bell
Chief Marketing Officer
Toronto Tempo
Alumni Award
Fraser Gillan
Director, Event Experience
MLSE