Closing out an extraordinary day of impactful conversations and important industry connections, the Women in Entertainment Canada Tribute Awards have become one of the event’s signature moments — bringing together the entertainment community to honour visionary women across film, television, media, and culture.
This year’s celebration will spotlight an exceptional group of honourees whose careers have made a profound impact both on screen and behind the scenes. From groundbreaking storytellers and cultural changemakers to celebrated performers and advocates for equity and representation, the show reflects the extraordinary breadth of talent and leadership in the Canadian industry.
2026 Honourees and Presenters:

Andrea Martin
ICON Award Honouree
Presenters

Robin Duke

Jayne Eastwood

Kathryn Greenwood

Teresa Pavlinek

Malin Akerman
IMPACT Award Honouree
Presenter

Brittany Snow

Stacey Aglok MacDonald
Breakthrough Award Honouree

Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
Breakthrough Award Honouree
Presenter

Anna Lambe

Rachel Reid
Changemaker Award Honouree
Presenter

Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova

Lilly Singh
Equity in Entertainment Award Honouree
Presenter

Teresa Resch
Equity in Entertainment Award Presenter
In addition, the remarkable women featured in the 2026 The Hollywood Reporter Canadian Women of Power List will be celebrated during a special presentation in the ceremony.

Jeanie Pyun
Tribute Award Hosts

Lainey Lui

Traci Melchor
Celebrating Mentorship
Join us for a powerful moment during the Tribute Awards as we recognize the outstanding mentors, mentees, and instructors from the second cohort of the WIE CAN Mentorship Program — an initiative dedicated to supporting and elevating the next generation of women in entertainment.

Sarah Weaver
The mood will be fun and lively as renowned Canadian DJ Your Girl Flav will keep the energy high with great tunes from the stage throughout the show!

Flavia Abadia
You’re Invited!
Following the Tribute Awards, all delegates are invited to join FACTOR for a post-show Cocktail Reception as we toast the day’s remarkable honourees, speakers, and presenters.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Canada’s most impactful entertainment events.
Limited tickets are still available, but space is limited.
Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].



























