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Event Overview

The 2026 Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends Awards Gala is here. Join us as we celebrate our newest inductees, the Legends behind some of Canada’s most iconic brands, ideas, and movements.

Legends Among Us is an evening designed to bring the marketing community together to celebrate the Legends whose creativity, leadership, and influence continue to shape the industry today, alongside this year’s Marketers-on-the-Rise.

The night is built for connection, energy, and discovery. The AWARDS CELEBRATION opens into a vibrant, free-flowing experience across two connected spaces with food stations, cocktails, and conversation throughout. At the center is the inductee gallery, where each story comes to life, with live induction moments unfolding around you as the evening builds.

For those looking to elevate the experience, LEGENDS CIRCLE offers exclusive early access before doors open. This intimate pre-reception gives you first access to the inductee gallery and the opportunity to connect in a more personal setting. It is a more curated, more elevated way to begin the night.

Last year’s gala sold out. This is not a traditional awards event, it is the night the industry shows up.

Be in the room. Secure your place.

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Two Exceptional Experiences

Last year’s event sold out—secure your spot early to be part of this unforgettable night!

LEGENDS CIRCLE

$495
(includes Awards Celebration) 

5:30pm Early Access
An exclusive pre-event reception before doors open. Begin the evening in a more intimate setting with early access to the inductee gallery, dedicated time to connect with inductees, and premium hors d’oeuvres alongside a full open bar, creating a relaxed and elevated start to the night.

Dress code: Semi Formal / Cocktail

AWARDS CELEBRATION

$275 - AMA Members
$375 - Non-AMA members

6:30pm Main Doors Open
The full evening experience begins as doors open to the broader marketing community, bringing the energy of the night to life. Enjoy the inductee gallery, awards ceremony, food throughout the evening, and access to the silent auction. Cash bar available for beverages.

Dress code: Semi Formal / Cocktail

The More, The Merrier
Enjoy 10% off when you purchase a 10 ticket package.

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Meet the 2026 Inductees

Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends honours the industry’s most inspiring visionaries, enablers, builders and mentors who’ve had 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.

John Doig

Legend
Former CMO
Scotiabank

Elspeth Lynn

Legend
Co-Founder, Partner, ECD
Unbound

Mandeep Malik

Legend
Associate Professor and Area Chair
McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business

Ian Mirlin

Legend
Creative Director
Crowidate

Mark Sherman

Legend
Founder & Former CEO
Media Experts

Anita Ezediunor

Marketer-on-the-Rise
Director, CRM / Email Marketing
Canada Goose

Event Date & Time

May 28, 2025

5:30pm - 6:30pm   LEGEND CIRCLE Private Reception
6:30pm - 9:30pm   AWARDS CELEBRATION Main Event

Event Location

Waterworks Events

17 Maud Street
Toronto, ON

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Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends Team

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Silent Auction

This year’s Silent Auction brings together an extraordinary collection of exclusive experiences, executive mentorship, and unforgettable moments curated for marketers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers.

Generously donated items include:

  • V.V.I.P. Argos game experience
  • Brand-building masterclass
  • Coaching lunch in Manhattan
  • Professional portrait session
  • Signed sports memorabilia
  • C-suite mentorship
  • And so much more

Every item reflects the spirit of innovation, leadership, connection, and lifelong learning that defines Canada’s marketing community.

Explore the auction, place your bids, and take home something memorable while supporting the continued growth of creativity, collaboration, and professional development across the industry.

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Our Sponsors

This celebration is made possible through the support of our sponsors and partners. We are proud to recognize the organizations that share our commitment to celebrating excellence and advancing the marketing community.

Title Sponsor

Balmoral Multicultural logo

Legends Gallery Sponsor

Scotiabank logo

Media Partner

Globe Media Group logo

Technology Partner

Cvent logo

Strategy Partner

BPL Events logo

A/V & Production Partner

AV Canada logo

Promotions Partner

Score Promotions logo

A/V Partner

Stonehenge logo

Educational & Creative Partner

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Event Photography Partner

Cooper Shoots logo
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The Countdown Begins

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