{"id":60615,"date":"2022-10-25T19:41:33","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T23:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-cglcc-multisite.pantheonsite.io\/fr\/news\/and-the-nominees-are\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:22:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T19:22:50","slug":"and-the-nominees-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/fr\/news\/and-the-nominees-are\/","title":{"rendered":"And the Nominees are\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CQCC announces 2022 Business Leadership Awards Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><br><strong>TORONTO, ON &#8211; 25 OCTOBER 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada\u2019s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) today announced the Finalists for the 2022 Business Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate and honour individuals and companies who have helped champion diversity, inclusion, and economic growth in the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Friday November 11, 2022, Hundreds of individuals from across the country will gather at The Carlu in Toronto to celebrate the achievements of Canada\u2019s 2SLGBTQI+ business community, hear stories from fearless 2SLGBTQI+ leaders, and enjoy an evening of fantastic entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the finalists announced, Darrell Schuurman, CQCC Co-Founder and CEO said, \u201cWe are incredibly excited to recognize the outstanding achievements of Canada\u2019s 2SLGBTQI+ business community and to honour the inspirational business leaders that continue to be instrumental in driving 2SLGBTQI+ economic growth within Canada.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the awards ceremony, the 7th Annual Black &amp; White Gala will include a lineup of noteworthy Canadian performers including noted actor, comedian and director, Coko Galore; international wig-snatching diva and star of Canada\u2019s Drag Race Season 3, Miss Mo\u00e7o; with DJ Recklezz on deck to keep the dance floor rocking. Find out more about the Gala at <a href=\"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/event\/cglcc-7th-annual-black-white-gala-dont-stop-us-now\/\">www.queerchamber.ca\/gala<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winners of the 2022 Business Leadership Awards will be announced throughout the evening of the Black &amp; White Gala. We would like to congratulate the following finalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Business Leader of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presented by Accenture<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brentbertolo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brent&nbsp;Bertolo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/florencegagnon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence Gagnon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/griffithjane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jane Griffith<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/terri-mcdowell-974574b7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terri McDowell<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pauljonathan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul Saguil<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dev-tewari-7a010499\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dev Tewari<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Young 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneur of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presented by RBC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thierryalcantara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thierry Alcantara-Stewart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ak-mackellar-9a4583225\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK MacKellar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/felicia-sia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Felicia Sia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2SLGBTQI+ Business of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presented by EY<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/akashaart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Akasha Art Projects Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fullpicturemanagement.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full Picture Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertsonandcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robertson &amp; Company<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Corporation of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presented by EDC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BDC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BMO<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbre.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBRE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2SLGBTQI+ Business Advocate of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joielamar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joie&nbsp;Lamar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mariatca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mariat Lennon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cynthiasweeney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cynthia Sweeney<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/suzie-yorke-a5574712\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzie Yorke<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior Business Leadership Award winners may be seen on <a href=\"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/lgbt-supplier-diversity\/business-leadership-wall-of-fame\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CQCC\u2019s Business Leadership Wall of Fame<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Award Winners will be presented at this year\u2019s Black &amp; White Gala on November 11, 2022. Get your tickets today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/event\/cglcc-7th-annual-black-white-gala-dont-stop-us-now\/\">7th Annual Black &amp; White Gala<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About CQCC&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada\u2019s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) links 2SLGBTQI+ businesses in Canada to the wider business and corporate community. It fosters economic growth by supporting and nurturing 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, entrepreneurs, students and allies, and by helping Canada\u2019s corporate world connect with the 2SLGBTQI+ business community.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/\">www.queerchamber.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:communications@queerchamber.ca\">communications@queerchamber.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada\u2019s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) today announced the Finalists for the 2022 Business Leadership Awards. 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