We are proud to announce that judging for the Canadian Event Awards has officially begun.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our distinguished panel of judges for generously sharing their time, experience, and thoughtful expertise in support of this year’s program. Their role is an essential one. Each judge brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of what it takes to create exceptional events, and their careful review helps uphold the integrity, credibility, and prestige of these awards.
Our jury will be reviewing an extraordinary collection of submissions representing some of the most creative, strategic, and impactful work produced across Canada in 2025.
Meet our 2026 awards jury (top left to bottom right):
- Rennie Colelli – Founder & CEO | bb Blanc | LinkedIn
- Carly Silberstein – Founder & CEO | Cielle & Co. | LinkedIn
- Lorne Levitt – CEO & Lead Event Designer | ÉVÉNEMENTS TOTAL | LinkedIn
- Stacy Wyatt – Founder & Creative Director | CSE | LinkedIn
- Shez Mehra – President | The 194 Group | LinkedIn
- Dwayne Rutherford – Founder & CEO | Debonair Corporate Events | LinkedIn
- Abby Tobias – President | Sole Power Productions | LinkedIn
- Mahoganey Jones – Founder & CEO | Event Specialists Inc. | LinkedIn
- Emma Singh – Founder & Creative Director | Emma Singh Creative | LinkedIn
- Jordan Benson – Presiden | EPiQVision Inc. | LinkedIn
- Harpreet Atwal – Event Sales Director | JPdL | LinkedIn
- Randy Woolman – Owner & CEO | Impact AV Solutions | LinkedIn
- Keneisha Williams – Founder | Black in Events Network | LinkedIn
- Nicoletta Vella – Regional Manager, Sales and Catering (GTA) | Great Canadian Entertainment | LinkedIn
- Jamie Crackower – Director of Business Development | Spotlight Audio-Visual Industries Inc. | LinkedIn
- Stephanie Rapko – Tradeshow & Events Specialist | Skyjack | LinkedIn
- Matthew Byrne – Business Development Director | Stagevision | LinkedIn
- Brittany Ockrant – Program Coordinator: Event Management, Creative Design | Seneca Polytechnic | LinkedIn
- Scott McAllister – Manager, Academic Programs, School of Fashion & School of Media | Seneca Polytechnic | LinkedIn
- Sharon Bonner – Founder & CEO | Bright Ideas Events | LinkedIn
- Corinne Kessel – Principal | Greenscape Design and Decor Inc. | LinkedIn
- Mark Cooney – Founder, Producer, Host | Northern Echos | LinkedIn
- Dori Adams – CEO | shutterb | LinkedIn
- Evan Aranoff – Co-President | Luxe Modern Rentals | LinkedIn
- Rachel Gilmour – Event Manager | Association Concepts | LinkedIn
- Tim Hines – Global Keynote Speaker, Emcee, Author, Podcast Host, Consultant | Marketing Starter Group | LinkedIn
- Leslie Wright – President | Fletcher Wright Associates Inc. | LinkedIn
- Julie Brunjes – Owner | Stardust Events | LinkedIn
- Pavel Diaz – Events Planner | Engineers of Nova Scotia | LinkedIn
- Connie Cay-Santos – Founder & CEO | CAY VII INC & HER Seat at the Table | LinkedIn
This process is never simple. It requires thoughtful consideration, industry knowledge, and a true respect for the work being evaluated. We are incredibly grateful to our judges for the care and commitment they bring to this important task.
Finalists will be announced later this week, and we look forward to celebrating the remarkable talent, innovation, and excellence shaping Canada’s event industry.
You’re invited to join us in celebrating the hard work and success of our amazing event community at the 2026 Canadian Event Awards Gala on Wednesday, April 29, at Universal Eventspace by Peter and Paul’s Hospitality Group. Don’t miss this awesome night hosted by Peter and Paul’s and produced by Mandell Entertainment Group in collaboration with a host of incredible event partners.
Gala tickets are now on sale. Please visit cselive.ca.
Meet the Judges and see the finalists (Announcement rolling out Thursday, March 12 to Sunday March 15 online at canadianeventawards.com