About the Event
The WATERFRONT AWARDS is a red-carpet charity gala, held in Toronto, celebrating the achievements of outstanding women in the Greater Toronto Area. Sponsored by Waterfront Magazine, this annual event is in support of the Women in Governance, HART, Women College Hospital, The Spark of Hope, Mothers to Daughters, and Immigrant Women in Business, Canadian organizations that support women.
The WATERFRONT AWARDS gives all of us a chance to recognize a roster of women with remarkable career milestones. We will be featuring live entertainment, celebrity presenters, a silent auction and other surprises!
The Waterfront Awards Committee provides a series of screening processes to identify today’s most prolific personalities, focusing on 15 categories of success in: Philanthropy, Environment, Science and Technology, Community Activism, Urban Planning and Design, Sports, Health and Fitness, Music, Arts and Culture, Culinary Arts, Entrepreneurship and Business, Film & Television and Digital Arts, Authors, Fashion and Style, Outstanding Innovator and the most coveted award, The Waterfront Award for Outstanding Achievement!
Please nominate an outstanding woman online by clicking on NOMINATE HERE from the menu above.
Don’t miss out on Toronto’s hottest event coming in 2025 as we celebrate the 15 top women of the GTA.
During last years event the fabulous Mayor of Mississauga Bonnie Crombie presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to the former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion.
Hazel McCallion, recipient of the Legacy Lifetime Achievement Award, with Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie.
Don’t miss this red carpet evening surrounded by a powerhouse of women, music, entertainment and food!
An event jam packed with pure glitz and glam, overlooking our stunning city of Toronto live from The Toronto Region Board of Trade and broadcast live by our media sponsors.
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Nominees
Saba Akbari
Community Activism
Natalie Kwan
Philanthropy
Erykah Nelson
Entrepreneurship and Business
Diana Akku D'Souza
Community Activism
Inga Tkachenko Ramage
Health, Fitness and Sports
Sarah Makhomet
Entrepreneurship and Business
Le Luong
Environment
Ally Cai
Arts and Culture
Srilatha Jujaray
Environment
Lindsy Matthews
Community Activism
Lauren Pires
Community Activism
Laura Avolese
Authors
Dejauna Leblanc
Environment
Dr. Vinita Puri
Health, Fitness and Sport
Francoise Sarah Blanchard
Entrepreneurship and Business
Nazanin Khalatbari
Arts and Culture
Aisha Ramneek Kaur
Fashion and Style
Anita Bhandari Malhotra
Fashion and Style
Lorin MacDonald
Community Activism
Laura Makaltses
Arts and Culture
Elvira V. Hopper
Outstanding Innovator
Dr. Rosetta Qadhi
Community Activism
Marian Balogun
Community Activism
Brinda natarajan
Fashion and Style
Mojgan Maghsoud
Arts and Culture
Tracy F Barry
The Waterfront Award for Outstanding Achievement!
Kelly Walsh
Community Activism
Veronica Karen Rodie-Fazio
Community Activism
Sarah Nagawa Sekalala
Entrepreneurship and Business
Sutha Shanmugarajah
Community Activism
Sutha Shanmugarajah
Community Activism
Mary Mammoliti
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Sarah Robinson
Community Activism
Sarah Bankuti
Authors
Sara Tahir
Arts and Culture
Dr. Sindy Zemura
Philanthropy
Negin Valizadeh
Urban Planning and Design
Sara Milan
Community Activism
Rachel Song
Fashion and Style
Olutoyin Oyelade
Community Activism
Aynur Jahangirli
Entrepreneurship and Business
Mala Rambharose
Authors
Chika Ofoha
Arts and Culture
Deana Wilson
Community Activism
Annie Manjuran
Fashion and Style
Dr Monica Vermani
Health, Fitness and Sport
Teisha Gentles
Entrepreneurship and Business
Chef Raquel Fox
Culinary Arts
Tamara Harutyunyan
Arts and Culture
Francine Mbvoumbo
Philanthropy
Nazrin Amirbayova
Entrepreneurship and Business
Swathi Pala
The Waterfront Award for Outstanding Achievement!
Shannon Green
Entrepreneurship and Business
Karla Gillis
Health, Fitness and Sport
Carla Sacco
Music
Kaitlyn Fieldman
Entrepreneurship and Business
Nicole Crellin
Community Activism
Mira Solovianenko
Music
Andria M. Thompson
Community Activism
Catherine Miao
Entrepreneurship and Business
Joa Rivas
Entrepreneurship and Business
Marina Kasyanik
Entrepreneurship and Business
Faith Dickinson
Philanthropy
Dr. Rhonda Kerlew
Entrepreneurship and Business
Sanaz Hooma
Entrepreneurship and Business
Jennifer Anthony
Health, Fitness and Sport
Louise Doan
Science and Technology
Yana Fishman
Entrepreneurship and Business
Neelima Sriram
Culinary Arts
Magda Juliana Diaz
Community Activism
Elle (Lisa) MacQueen
Entrepreneurship and Business
Maria Carolina Ojena
Entrepreneurship and Business
Tara Myshrall
Science and Technology
Garcia Hanson-Francis
Philanthropy
Abbie Jama
Arts and Culture
Amira Hassan
Arts and Culture
Rachael Abah
Entrepreneurship and Business
Puja Misra
Entrepreneurship and Business
Desiree Andersen
Entrepreneurship and Business
Diana Patricia Arizala
Culinary Arts
Sanaz Hooman
Entrepreneurship and Business
Kanika Tim
Entrepreneurship and Business
Vaniya Peyghami and Maya Nasiri
Philanthropy
Melissa Cavelti
Music
melanie mcgregor
Arts and Culture
Kiru Srikanth
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Mala L.N. Sharma Singh
Entrepreneurship and Business
Judit Schonwald
Arts and Culture
Monika Vaughan Jazyk
Entrepreneurship and Business
Kady Romagnuolo
Entrepreneurship and Business
Tieja MacLaughlin
Entrepreneurship and Business
Kehkashan (Kacy) Chohan
Community Activism
Nadia George
Community Activism
Shilpi Chanda
Health, Fitness and Sport
Shirin Ariff
Entrepreneurship and Business
Chantal Smith
Entrepreneurship and Business
Amrit Dhaliwal
Health, Fitness and Sport
Anne Nicholas
Community Activism
Sandy Fawcett
Entrepreneurship and Business
Renee Sylvestre-Williams
Entrepreneurship and Business
Cindy Monk-Fuller
Community Activism
Dianne Ojar
Entrepreneurship and Business
Maria Naomouchina
Entrepreneurship and Business
Anu Vittal
Arts and Culture
Preety Sharma
Authors
Shauna Harris
Community Activism
Dr. Valerie Franc
Health, Fitness and Sport
Deb Pitt
Entrepreneurship and Business
Lexie Ward
Health, Fitness and Sport
Meg Black
Entrepreneurship and Business
Khatira Gayrat
Fashion and Style
Tonia Evans Cianciulli
Music
Nuit Regular
Culinary Arts
Dr. Elena Brei
Entrepreneurship and Business
Asal Moghaddasi
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Filomena Pisano
Arts and Culture
Amina Mohamed
Philanthropy
Angela Argentina
Culinary Arts
Kat Ostroumova
Health, Fitness and Sport
Brittany Krystantos
Authors
Florence Sophia
Health, Fitness and Sport
Khatera Ghairat
Fashion and Style
Zin Sze-To
Entrepreneurship and Business
Alona Davelman
Fashion and Style
Francoise Blanchard
Health, Fitness and Sport
Suzy Tamady
Community Activism
Abby Ayoola
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Marie Copps
Fashion and Style
Cathy NAJAFI
Culinary Arts
M. Christine Roth
Community Activism
Sanchari Sen Rai
Entrepreneurship and Business
Elaine Tadic
Entrepreneurship and Business
Stacey Janice Burns
Entrepreneurship and Business
Alexa Ray
Arts and Culture
Dr. Rajinder Atwal
Science and Technology
Kenzie goodall
Culinary Arts
Susel Munoz.
Community Activism
Shelly Elsliger
Community Activism
Marta Pozniakowski
Arts and Culture
Leah Kay
The Waterfront Award for Outstanding Achievement!
Brittany Ennis
Entrepreneurship and Business
Klaudia Capalbo
Fashion and Style
Clover Sterling
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Isabella Bertani
Community Activism
Natalya Amres
Fashion and Style
Jen Fitzpatrick
Authors
Susan Howson
Authors
Tammy Vallieres
Authors
Rosario Vega
Arts and Culture
Anne K Abbott
Arts and Culture
Tanya Trunov
Community Activism
Varvara Yermolaieva
Fashion and Style
Dr. Liza Egbogah
Science and Technology
Regan Hayward
Arts and Culture
Claudette McGowan
Science and Technology
Shamena Maharaj
Community Activism
Dr Dianne Saxe
Environment
Shirley Wu
Fashion and Style
Beverley D. Burdeyney
Health, Fitness and Sport
Rosie Brancati-Metayer
Health, Fitness and Sport
Stacey Ann Berry
Authors
Martha Stortz
Entrepreneurship and Business
Dr Caroline Makaka
Philanthropy
Natalia Galinskaya
Entrepreneurship and Business
Deryn Rizzi
Community Activism
Fatima Syed
Entrepreneurship and Business
Lara Pietrolungo
Entrepreneurship and Business
Elizabeth Spano
Music
Sumu Sathi
Outstanding Innovator
Mona Walrond
Community Activism
Katya Haro
Culinary Arts
Arshiya Bhan
Health, Fitness and Sport
Rachel Wang
Environment
Ruth Herrera Rios
Authors
Aanchal Vash
Community Activism
Pamela Shainhouse
Fashion and Style
Mai-Yee Yue
Entrepreneurship and Business
Kara Granger
Philanthropy
Vanessa Wheatle
Music
Brianne Cullen Sherk
Philanthropy
Naira Velumyan
Health, Fitness and Sport
Jackie Sartor/King
Health, Fitness and Sport
Julia Katsivo
Entrepreneurship and Business
Cheryl Ivaniski
Entrepreneurship and Business
Kim Vanhecke
Entrepreneurship and Business
Catherine Nikkel
Entrepreneurship and Business
Diane Matyas
Outstanding Innovator
Deena Theodora
Music
Kehkashan Basu
Environment
Linda Pinizzotto
Outstanding Innovator
Gursharan Kandra
Entrepreneurship and Business
Jane "Trainer Jane" Warr
Entrepreneurship and Business
Lynn Pelzer
Entrepreneurship and Business
Kristy Hamarakis
Entrepreneurship and Business
Tracey-Acadia Thomas
Entrepreneurship and Business
Cindy Martin
Arts and Culture
Mariah Owen
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Lannette Jamieson
Outstanding Innovator
Naomi Hiltz
Arts and Culture
Mary Zhang
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Carmela Liparoti
Community Activism
ILINA IVANA
Community Activism
Kathleen Black
Entrepreneurship and Business
Rosetta Qadhi
Entrepreneurship and Business
Aseel Elbaba
Entrepreneurship and Business
JB Owen
Outstanding Innovator
Othalia Doe-Bruce
Community Activism
Susel Munoz Plasencia
Community Activism
Norma Alicia
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Flora Terah
Authors
Gladys Orozco Stojko
Health, Fitness and Sport
Sahar Hajimohammadi
Fashion and Style
Mitra Mohamadzadeh
Community Activism
Navneet Sharma
Philanthropy
Sabine Mondestin
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Suha Islaih
Science and Technology
Stephanie Bensette
Music
Mirtha Coronel
Authors
Lauren Barnes
Environment
Abby Jama
Fashion and Style
Allison Harvey
Entrepreneurship and Business
Lucina Monroy
Music
Lindsay McVety
Fashion and Style
Lupe Giuria Via
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Dr. Lise Janelle
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Niki Papaioannou
Entrepreneurship and Business
Alicia Galarza
Community Activism
Nicolina Camarda
Entrepreneurship and Business
Eni Oszlai
Entrepreneurship and Business
Komalpreet Luthra
Fashion and Style
Carlotta Monteith-McDowall
Arts and Culture
Esther Kim
Philanthropy
Mokshi Virk
Community Activism
Kyla Cook
Entrepreneurship and Business
Nandishi Bekah
Entrepreneurship and Business
Mahana Syed
Fashion and Style
Urszula Urac
Community Activism
Natasha Sonja Euteneier
Entrepreneurship and Business
Jenny Kim
Community Activism
Georgina Swan
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Nadirah Nazeer
Science and Technology
Shelley Jarrett
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Natalie James
Fashion and Style
Yuvarani Kamalamoorthy
Community Activism
Tracy Schmitt
Authors
Marie-Eve Côté
Arts and Culture
Malika Rajani
Fashion and Style
Philippa Madigan
Fashion and Style
Brenda Bondy
Community Activism
Gayathri Devi Vijayakumar
Arts and Culture
Delia Wang
Entrepreneurship and Business
Lisa Cantkier
Entrepreneurship and Business
Dr. Ayesha Al
Community Activism
Whitney Westwood
Fashion and Style
Raj Girn
Entrepreneurship and Business
Dr. Deone Curling
Community Activism
Tammy Tu Linh Thai
Entrepreneurship and Business
Paola Ortiz
Arts and Culture
Lena Guirguis
Entrepreneurship and Business
Nawres Fouad
Community Activism
Jasmine Daya
Entrepreneurship and Business
Melanie Coates
Outstanding Innovator
Iman Salib
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Alice Li
Outstanding Innovator
Angela Allain
Arts and Culture
Mara Cataldi
Arts and Culture
Margaret Wallis-Duffy
Science and Technology
Liz West
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Anandhi Narayanan
Entrepreneurship and Business
Dr. Doaa Mohsen
Community Activism
Dr. Phyllis Billia
Science and Technology
Maria Saras Voutsinas
Arts and Culture
Dr. Caroline Teske
Science and Technology
Suki Choi
Philanthropy
Beverley D. Burdeyney
Health, Fitness and Sport
Rosemary Sadlier
Authors
Liberty Silver
Music
Susan Hay
Community Activism
Marie-Eve Cote
Arts and Culture
Sarah-Jean Villa
Music
Ziva Gorani
Community Activism
Jane Roos
Health, Fitness and Sport
Yiwen Zhu
Urban Planning and Design
Jill Bunny
Health, Fitness and Sport
Ida Campana
Authors
Maili Carpino
Fashion and Style
Cassandra byerlay
Fashion and Style
Anita Sechesky
Authors
Soraya Lozano
Arts and Culture
Andrea England
Music
Simone RC
Fashion and Style
Delia Xenophontos
Philanthropy
Christina Heydorn
Urban Planning and Design
Anna Davydova
Health, Fitness and Sport
Janette Burke
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Puja Amin
Arts and Culture
Natalia Popovitch
Entrepreneurship and Business
Nisreen Askar
Arts and Culture
Marnie Grundman
Community Activism
Svetlana Ratnikova
Philanthropy
Elsa Hsieh
Music
Emily Lyons
Entrepreneurship and Business
Olga Pankova
Arts and Culture
Annie Koshy
Entrepreneurship and Business
Deborah McCracken
Philanthropy
Victoria A. Morgan
Entrepreneurship and Business
Suzanne Narain
Community Activism
Kimberley Ross
Philanthropy
Narmin Ismail
Philanthropy
Darriel Roy
Fashion and Style
Georgia Esporlas
Arts and Culture
Alyssa Gill
Music
Lisa Drader Murphy
Entrepreneurship and Business
Shelli Oh
Fashion and Style
Melissa DiMarco
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Esther Carenza
Community Activism
Harjeet Dhillon
Authors
Mary Jane Mendes
Arts and Culture
Donna Child
Arts and Culture
Theresa Longo
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Vera
Fashion and Style
Nikki Clarke
Community Activism
Evelisa N. Genova
Arts and Culture
Suzy Tamasy
Fashion and Style
Tracy Burton
Science and Technology
Anna Lopes
Philanthropy
Charlotte Langley
Culinary Arts
Kathryn Aboya
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Stella Jurgen
Arts and Culture
Valorine Melani
Music
Enza Tiberi Checchia
Philanthropy
Monica Frangulea
Fashion and Style
Rashi Bindra
Fashion and Style
Rosita Stone
Music
Anaida Deti
Entrepreneurship and Business
Leslie Ann Coles
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Drashti Pandit
Health, Fitness and Sport
Bren Anne
Music
Alina Mcleod
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Teresa Kruze
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Faryal Anis
Fashion and Style
Jessie Brar
Community Activism
Sabine Spare
Fashion and Style
Irene Spedaliere
Entrepreneurship and Business
Liz Taylor
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Vivian Shapiro
Philanthropy
May Haymoor
Urban Planning and Design
Gloria Yazdani
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Donna Pickering
Science and Technology
Natasha Medrano
Culinary Arts
Sarah Richard
Entrepreneurship and Business
Alyssa Rubino
Music
Vanessa Lachman
Fashion and Style
Tylaine Duggan
Community Activism
Vian Sharef
Entrepreneurship and Business
Sasha Stoltz
Entrepreneurship and Business
Dominique Smith
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Ermi Riz
Fashion and Style
Veronica Sabah
Music
Caryn Parchment
Fashion and Style
Sarina Singh
Community Activism
Ashley Martinez
Music
Andrea Bourque
Fashion and Style
Neda Moeini
Philanthropy
Chantel Elloway
Community Activism
Liz Palmer
Authors
Kate Todd
Music
Nominate Here⬇
Nominations will be accepted until 2025 or until we have reached our limit of nominees per category.
The awards committee will select the three finalists and category winners; These winners as well as the “People’s Choice” winners will be announced at the Waterfront Awards event.
“People Choice Award” – Online voting deadline is 2025. The Nominees with the highest online votes will be recognized as the “People Choice Award” winner.
To be nominated you must meet the following requirements:
Nominees Must:
Consent to being nominated and sign the Release Statement.
Live or work within Greater Toronto Area.
Be available to attend the Award Ceremony.
Made a significant contribution to their field.
ONE CATEGORY PER NOMINEE. ALL NOMINEES WILL ALSO BE ELIGIBLE FOR: THE WATERFRONT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Please fill all fields in the Nomination Form.
Make sure you get a confirmation message after you submit the Nomination Form.
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Process
Once a candidate has been nominated, an email will be forwarded with an acknowledgment that a web-based nomination and information has been received on her behalf. The awards administrators will review all nominations for completeness; nominators may be contacted should clarification be required. The nominee however, will have the final decision. Candidates will sign a general release form (allowing use of name and photo as an award nominee) and confirm information presented in their nomination application (as displayed on website). The Nominee represents and warrants that all information that has been provided in submitting a nomination for the Waterfront Awards is true, accurate, complete to the best of her knowledge based on her free will and she is under no restriction that would prevent her from submitting this nomination or supporting evidence nor that would prevent the Waterfront Awards from using the information provided in the selection process for the Waterfront Awards. Erroneous or false information provided in the application will result in immediate disqualification of the Nominee. Waterfront Awards committee otherwise retain the right to disqualify any Nominee in their sole discretion.
To maintain complete fairness and transparency, the awards committee members have been selected as trusted industry professionals and are not board members or management staff at Toronto Waterfront Magazine. The award committee members cannot themselves be nominees or have submitted nominations to the program during the time they serve on the committee. If a close associate, colleague, or relative of a sitting committee member is nominated for an award, that member will withdraw from voting or commenting on the nominations in that particular category.
Selection Criteria
The awards committee will review all nominations in each category carefully. Each nomination will be evaluated and ranked with a points-rating system. The awards committee will use a selection criteria in evaluating candidates, with the weighting of these criteria for each award.
This metrics-based evaluation grid eliminates possible subjectivity from one member having a notable impact on the final scoring, as there are six committee members who will be individually evaluating and scoring the submissions and submitting their confidential scoring sheets to an officiator. Once all committee members have submitted their individual scoring sheets, the officiator will tabulate the scores for each nomination in each category. The highest-ranking score in each category will determine the three finalists and category winner. In addition, there will be a selection of “People’s Choice” winners, based on website audience votes.
Award recipients and committee members will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement valid until the results are made public. In addition, this agreement instructs a strict confidentiality request to not share details of the nominations, or why a particular nomination was successful or unsuccessful.
Announcement of Results
The three finalists and category winner as well as the “People’s Choice” winner will be announced at the Waterfront Awards event. We are truly grateful to all the nominators and nominees for assisting the Waterfront Awards to recognize outstanding women of the GTA, and we thank all nominees ahead of time for your sisterhood, support, gratitude and grace; regardless of outcome.
Awards
Our exciting publication, The WATERFRONT AWARDS BOOK, will be distributed during the event and highlights Toronto’s most influential Women. The Waterfront Awards Committee provides a series of screening processes to identify today’s most prolific personalities, focusing on fifteen categories of success in:
Philanthropy
Environment
Science and Technology
Community Activism
Urban Planning and Design
Health, Fitness and Sport
Music
Arts and Culture
Culinary Arts
Entrepreneurship and Business
Film & Television and Digital Arts
Authors
Fashion and Style
Outstanding Innovator
and the most coveted award,
The Waterfront Award for Outstanding Achievement!
Sponsors
Becoming a Sponsor
This prominent award celebration and charity gala features visual art displays and musical performances by some of Toronto’s best talents, theatrical performances and celebrity presenters.
Sponsors will have the opportunity to be associated with one of Toronto’s most elaborate, experiential charity events with the opportunity to showcase your business, product line and logo as well as meeting over 500 VIP guests from the community. Sponsorship opportunities include title sponsor, award sponsor and other associations.
There are several benefits to becoming a sponsor, which may include: the presentation of an award, product material on sponsor table, inclusion in VIP swag bag, advertisement in Toronto Waterfront Magazine, and/or sponsor video featured at the event. In addition, there will be extensive publicity via radio, digital and social media before and after. The Award ceremony will also be broadcast through live streaming globally.
For more information, including title sponsorship opportunities or for a customized sponsorship package please contact: waterfrontmediagroup@gmail.com
Board of Advisors
Negin Valizadeh
Negin Valizadeh is a well-regarded professional with over a decade of experience in the field of interior design. Her work has transformed residential and commercial spaces throughout Toronto and the GTA, infusing each project with luxury and elegance.
Her passion, coupled with an unwavering commitment to design excellence and innovation, has made her Interior Design firm, Negin Valizadeh Design, a beacon for transformative design and timeless elegance.
Since joining the Board of Directors at the Waterfront Magazine, Negin has participated actively to bring her past team management and planning experience and assist in creating memorable events with this group of professionals.
Satie Narain-Simon, CPA
Satie is a professional accountant and works as a tax auditor with the Canadian Federal Government. She is an international public speaker, a co-author, and is currently working on her next book, which will be released in Fall 2023. She’s a member of the Waterfront Magazine Planning Committee, a judge for the International Films for Peace Festival and at BIFF.
Satie is passionate about finding ways of impacting others and truly advocates that each of us matters. She is Guyanese with a Caribbean cultural background.
Aida Memisevic
Aida Memisevic is a media entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and digital strategist in the human potential field. She creates IMPACT-based television shows, and digital wellness experiences focusing on success strategies and mindset habits. She also works with high-performance executives/entrepreneurs around personal branding and media strategy. Aida believes strongly in mindful capitalism and profit with purpose.
Francine Mbvoumbo
Francine is the Founder and Strategic Leader of Mothers to Daughters (M2D), a for-impact organization focused on helping bridge the intergenerational gap between younger women and more experienced women and spark lasting personal and professional relationships among them.
She is among the 2020 Top 100 Women to Watch in Canada, was recognized by the CivicAction Leadership Foundation as a Black Rising Leader, was honoured with the Legacy Award from Volunteer Toronto for her contributions to the local community, and was recently a Mentorship Finalist with the Women Empowerment Awards.
Vanessa Lachman
6IXPM started off as a break away from model life for Vanessa Lachman. 6 years ago, this was just a concept. Over 100+ productions inclusive of travels abroad, magazine launches, boat parties, model shoots, and multiple designer platforms; 6ixPM is a reality.
Running the business, the social platform, the creative artwork and being a mother of 4, 6ixPM and Vanessa are the epitome of what it means to be a Superwoman. The sky’s the limit as it engaged in the cosplay of fashion.
Terence ( Mr T) Lushington
Terence Lushington A Transformational Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Mentor. Master of Ceremonies host for many Red Carpet Gala’s and Events for many years. Also an Event Planner for various different events. Singer and Performer. Live Auctioneer for charitable events only where 100% of proceeds go to the cause. Host podcast and discussion with his own Corporation World Trade systems a portal for all. A business-to-business facilitator. Best Selling Author in The book From (Burnout to Victory) promoted by Landed for Success. Gifted Facial Reader a gift for all.
Mia Miazaki
Mia is a George Brown graduate from Recreation Management in Gerontology, she works in a long-term care home in downtown Toronto, managing programs and events for seniors. Mia also is the Executive Event Coordinator for 6ixpm, her role is to deliver support for designers, models, and the beauty team when they are showcased at the fashion shows. She is an advocate for mental health, special education and women’s empowerment. Mia is honoured to be part of the Waterfront Magazine Awards 2023 Edition.
Walter Barubek
Walter Barubek is an entrepreneur born and raised in Hamilton Ontario. Currently residing in Oakville, he is the managing partner of All-Risks Insurance. A recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for volunteering and community activism. He is a father of twin girls both of whom have exciting career paths. He joins this committee recognizing the incredible achievements of the nominees and wishes to celebrate with them.
Peter Linseman
Peter Linseman is been working over 25 years as owner of Music Mentor Productions, a CCMA nominated recording studio & Independent Record Label, Peter Linseman is an award winning producer who has worn every hat in the music industry. Peter was named the President of CYCO – YOUTH DAY Global in 2020 & YOUTH DAY Toronto 2023 celebrating its 17th consecutive year at Yonge Dundas Square. Peter has also managed many artists’ careers over the years including popular actress / eOne Music artist Kate Todd and currently managing talented teen sister group ~ KLM Sisters and FiTHOP founder, recording artist and Mind/Body/Spirit Guru Niko Sofianos.
Rosemary Ghiz
Rosemary Ghiz is a highly accomplished professional with over 25 years in the real estate and mortgage financing industries. Renowned for her expertise in the field, Rosemary has been a trusted advisor to many clients, particularly working with women who are seeking to thrive in the ever-changing real estate market. Throughout her career, Rosemary has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the real estate market. Her deep understanding of market dynamics, combined with her astute financial awareness, enables her and her team to provide tailored guidance that helps clients make the best decisions, for their own personal needs. Rosemary’s ability to empower women in the real estate market, combined with her dedication to providing exceptional service, has earned her a loyal and satisfied clientele. Rosemary’s success as a three-time international best-selling author on empowering women and overcoming adversities is a testament to her talent and the impact of her work.
Tatevik Sarkisyan
Tatevik Sarkisyan, BSc in Business Management, Touro College, is the owner, producer and music industry mentor at Drellander Productions and a sought-after voice coach at Drellander’s Studio. She is a versatile vocalist, multi-genre songwriter with over 170 songs under her belt, a recognized Canadian air-played composer as a member of SOCAN, performer in 11 languages, music, video and film producer, health and business educator, life & business strategist, music and spiritual coach based in Toronto. Tatevik is also an excellent stylist, designer and writer. She has done a lifetime of beneficiary and volunteer work and is in partnerships with organizations empowering and helping people in the Toronto community. Due to her own healing journey, she is the biggest advocate of music and loving-kindness for health. Tatevik is blessed with a caring partner, family and friends. She is honoured to be a part of Waterfront Awards 2023 and serve on its Advisory Board.
Sabina Pasha
Sabina Pasha is a Famous PRO ARTIST Fashion Model, Stylist, Actress, Renowned Brand Commercials, and Music Videos as a Motivational Speaker, Host, and a Moderator; as an Image & Beauty Consultant, Mentor, and Trainer; Business Networking, Development, and Relationship Management, Sabina has excelled in every role and have no plans of slowing down.
She has been brand ambassador for several major global brands like L’Oréal Paris, GUINOT Skin Care, Damas DeBeers Jewelry, POND’s Cream, Nestle, Veet and many others.
Being a Brand Ambassador to Sephora Canada has elevated her role even further in the field of beauty.
Bita Kanpouri
Bita Kanpouri is a fashion advisor with 25 years of experience. She’s passionate about helping people and enhancing her personal style. She had a long career in theatre, starting at just 11 years old. She has worked on many theatre shows over the years. She is also a TV host and stage host for many years. And also, She has been working as the best in buying and selling real estate for long time
Sonia Dolar
Sonia Dolar is a Financial Advisor with Investia Financial Services Inc., a subsidiary of IA Financial Group Inc., based in Canada. With having over twenty years of the experience, she has been working closely with individuals and multi-generational families to help them in creating, growing, and safeguarding their savings. Aside from her financial career, Sonia has been actively involved in various artistic and humanitarian endeavors. She has taken part in global women’s initiatives sponsored by the United Nations and the African Union, demonstrating her commitment to promoting gender equality and empowerment. Additionally, Sonia has a background in classical piano and has published essays on topics such as work-life balance and resiliency.
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Location
The Toronto Region Board of Trade
100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1V3
After Party
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After Party Regular Price: $75
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6ixPM
6ixPM presents Opluence. A luxurious Fashion Showcase by KH Boutique & Ozia Boutique. As a past winner of Fashion & Style and Peoples Choice Award, this fashion show is a special exhibition spotlighting the accomplishments of stylish women. Join us for a spectular night as we congregate with a ‘Splash of Style & Grace’. After Show Soirée and Fashion Show will be happening on Saturday July 15th at 10:00pm – 1:00am at The Toronto Region Board of Trade 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor, Toronto.
Performers Of Tonight!!!
Ben Anthony Lavoz
Ben Anthony LaVoz is a highly talented and versatile artist hailing from Toronto, Canada. He is a composer, songwriter, producer, and singer, known for his dedication to his craft and his humble beginnings in the music industry.
With having a deep passion for music, Ben Anthony’s message as an artist is “Love What You Do,” a motto that reflects his commitment and enthusiasm for his artistry. He has embraced his roots and challenges the current popular music landscape by having to promote traditional methods of composing Latin music, emphasizing the creative power of the singer and his band.
Rosita Stone
Rosita Stone is an exceptionally talented and accomplished artist with having diverse cultural influences. She is a singer, songwriter, producer, and dancer, known for her multilingual abilities. Born to Mexican and Ukrainian roots, Rosita Stone has embraced her heritage to create a unique and captivating musical style.
One of the highlights of Rosita Stone’s career was having to be performing alongside the renowned artist Michael Bublé. This was an collaboration allowing her to showcase her talent on a global stage and having to gain valuable experience in the music industry. Additionally, she had the privilege of opening concerts for the multi-Grammy-winning Latin star Carlos Vives, further solidifying her presence in the Latin music scene.
Dr. Draw
Dr. Draw is a highly acclaimed musician and is a performer renowned for his groundbreaking fusion of the rock, classical, and electronic music. He has became a sensation in the early 2000s and was quickly gained a dedicated following that extended far beyond his hometown of Toronto. One of Dr. Draw’s most notable contributions to music is his ability to bridge diverse genres and create a captivating musical experience. His unique blend of rock, classical, and electronic elements resonated with audiences worldwide and set him apart as a trailblazer in the industry. This innovative approach to music earned him recognition and adoration from fans around the globe.