Leadership Awards Gala 2019

Be Bold, Be Different, Be You.

Every year, we honour individuals who exemplify personal dedication, professional achievement, and commitment to the community. Join over 300 other guests in celebration of the award recipients, who embody Ascend Canada’s vision of creating a diverse and inclusive community.

Agenda

Registration and Cocktails 4:30 pm

Opening Remarks              5:30 pm

President Remarks            6:00 pm

Keynote Speaker               6:10 pm

Awards Ceremony             6:45 pm

Closing Remarks               8:00 pm

Keynote Speaker

Elio Luongo

Chief Executive Officer and Senior Partner,

KPMG Canada

Closing Remarks

Vincent Lee

Managing Director, FSG

Head of North America FX Institutional Sales

CIBC Capital Markets

Gala Awards Presented

Executive of the Year  

Sponsored by TD Financial Group

This award recognizes the leadership, organizational impact and innovation of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the success of his/her organization. The key criteria used to evaluate candidates include:

• Overall demonstration of leadership evidenced by the size of organization managed, the number of years in leadership position(s) and the commitment to mentorship

• Organizational impact evidenced by the achievement of business results, the improvement of the organization’s bottom line, and the effectiveness in execution or implementation of process

• Development and execution of new programs that challenge the status quo

• Impact of leading and developing diversity initiatives

Rising Star of the Year

Sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada

This award recognizes a Pan-Asian individual under 30 years of age who has demonstrated early leadership qualities through personal performance and commitment to professional, volunteer and educational opportunities.

Mentor of the Year

Sponsored by Manulife

This award recognizes the dedication, guidance and leadership of an individual who has made a significant contribution to several Pan-Asian individuals’ quality of life and professional development.

Innovator of the Year

Sponsored by Ascend Canada

This award recognizes a Pan-Asian individual who is identified as a disruptor in the industry through innovation; an individual who develops new or improves processes, methods, systems, products or services that have a meaningful impact in the workplace and community.

Volunteer of the Year

Sponsored by Ascend Canada

This award recognizes the exceptional commitment, support and leadership of an Ascend Canada volunteer whose dedicated service has made a significant contribution to the success of Ascend Canada.

Please note that this is an invite-only event.

For more information, please contact us at: Toronto.Events@ascendleadership.ca