Category Archives: 2018 Honorees

Surgeon; Founding and Executive Director of The Biomedical Zone Distinguished Visiting Professor – Ryerson University To the next Generation: “Figure out what contribution you want to make to society and who you want to help and let that guide your ...

An Agent of Change in the positive transformation of Francophone communities in Ontario To the next Generation: “Believe in yourself, set an ambitious goal and work hard to achieve it. Remember to be creative and always be humble.”

Co-founder of the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario established in 2005 and the first President/CEO of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada To the next Generation: “Dream it and Do it… Nothing is impossible when you set your ...

Equity Consultant and Founder and CEO of The Kojo Institute. To the next Generation: “Dr. Maya Angelou said, “I come as one, but I stand as ten thousand”. Her words remind us that though we may feel alone, when we ...

Master’s of Social Work Candidate at McGill University. To the next Generation: “Surround yourself with mentors. If something causes obsession, go for it and do it. Do you love enough to do what you are passionate about in life?  You ...

Community Organizer/Facilitator, Rites initiate, African Woman To the next Generation: “Know yourself, be/grow comfortable in your skin, take up space and create space for others”.

The First Vice-President of ETFO, President of the Smile Foundation, Union Activist, Proud Mom, Wife and Agent of Change for educating women and girls. To the next Generation: “Honour and respect your elders. They are a fountain of knowledge and ...

Human Resources Professional with a passion for people and making a positive impact in the lives of those she encounters. To the next Generation: “Love yourself because you are wonderfully made by an almighty God who does not make mistakes.”

A platinum-selling Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Philanthropist and Motivational Speaker. To the next Generation: “Why not be your best self? Everyone else is taken.”  (by Oscar Wilde)

Cancer Biologist at McMaster University where I have had my independent research laboratory for the past 18 years. To the next Generation: “Be authentic and believe in yourself. Follow and pursue the dream, or dreams, God has placed in your ...