Distinguished Marketing Leader Sharifa Khan Joins as one of the juries in the Selection Committee for the Award
TORONTO — Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends (CMHOL), one of Canada’s most respected and renowned industry awards, recently announced its 2023 inductees. Sharifa Khan, the founder and CEO of Canada’s largest and oldest multicultural marketing agency, Balmoral Multicultural Marketing Inc., who was honored with the award in 2021, was part of the award Selection Committee jury this year (2023).
“I am thrilled to be part of the selection committee for Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends, which recognizes exceptional trailblazers who have had a tremendous impact on the marketing industry,” said Sharifa Khan, “Their stories will inspire and benefit many, while also promoting leadership development and growth among businesses. It is an honor to witness the results of this year’s awards.”
Canada’s newest Marketing Legends are:
- Lisa Lisson, SVP of hubs, ramps, and global operations control, FedEx
- Noel O’Dea, president and founder, Target Marketing and Communications Inc.
- Sandra Sanderson, SVP, marketing, Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc.
- Chris Staples, founding partner, Rethink Communications
Ian Grais, founding partner, Rethink Communications
Tom Shepansky, founding partner, Rethink Communications
The 2023 Marketer-on-the-Rise is Hyla Nayeri and Adrien Bettio, founders of the meteoric 437 Swimwear, a luxury swimwear and apparel brand launched in 2017.
“These diverse marketers have each elevated our industry in Canada and on the world stage,” says Barbara Boyd, president of AMA Toronto, the association that runs CMHOL. “Through the Marketing Hall of Legends, we celebrate and recognize their remarkable leadership, vision, and achievements.”
The award winners will be honored and formally inducted by AMA Toronto on May 10 at an exclusive in-person gala event. Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends honors the industry’s most inspiring visionaries, enablers, builders and mentors who’ve had a tremendous impact on the field of marketing throughout their careers. The Marketer-on-the-Rise award celebrates Canada’s top up-and-comers — the next generation of influential marketing leaders.
“This year’s inductees into Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends are all exceptional trailblazers. They represent a diverse mix of men and women from St. John’s to Vancouver, from agencies, brands, and differing marketing disciplines,” said Sharifa Khan.
In addition to their induction into Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends, award winners will participate in AMA Toronto’s popular Legendary Leadership Series of live events, featured CMHOL content, and the new video series “Legend’s Journey.”