The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada Announces Awards, Hosts, Performers and more!

The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada is proud to announce the line-up for its second annual Tribute Awards, taking place on May 29 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Toronto.

The Awards will recognize five exceptional honourees for their contribution to the entertainment industry:

Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood
ICON Award Honouree
Jeanne Beker
Jeanne Beker
IMPACT Award Honouree
Tantoo Cardinal
Tantoo Cardinal
Equity in Entertainment Honouree
Christina Jennings
Christina Jennings
Glass Ceiling Award Honouree
Amrit Kaur
Amrit Kaur
Breakthrough Award Honouree

In addition, the outstanding women on the 2025 The Hollywood Reporter Canadian Power List will be lauded during the ceremony.

And… these fantastic performers will add to the excitement of the prestigious Awards show:

Sharron Matthews
Sharron Matthews
Actor, Producer, Creator
Rachelle Show
Rachelle Show
Artist
Presented in partnership with
Amazon MGM Studios
Bell Media
Black Screen Office
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Cinespace
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Tribute Award Hosts

We are thrilled to welcome back our amazing Award Hosts for this year’s inspiring show!

Lainey Lui
Lainey Lui
Senior Correspondent
Etalk
Traci Melchor
Traci Melchor
Senior Correspondent
Etalk
Presented in partnership with
Etalk

Celebrating Mentorship!

Be part of a powerful moment at the Tribute Awards as we shine a spotlight on the incredible Mentors, Mentees, and Instructors from the first cohort of the WIE CAN Mentorship Program.

Presented in partnership with
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Neshama Entertainment

YOU’RE INVITED!

Following the Tribute Awards, all delegates are invited to join Amazon MGM Studios for delicious food, cocktails and mocktails, and great company as we celebrate the day’s fantastic honourees, speakers, and presenters.

Enjoy some amazing live entertainment, take home a special personalized
memento, and toast to exceptional Canadian women in entertainment!

Presented in partnership with
Amazon MGM Studios

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this impactful Canadian event! Tickets are still available for The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada. Space is limited so don’t delay!

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you to our Partners:

Diamond Partners

Amazon MGM Studios
Bell Media
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Netflix

Gold Partners

Blink 49 Studios
Directors Guild of Canada Ontario
FACTOR
Hallmark Media
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Lionsgate Canada

Silver Partners

Black Screen Office
Canadian Media Producers Association
Cinespace
Neshama Entertainment
Ontario Creates
Paramount Plus
Rogers Communications
Shaftesbury
Spin Master Entertainment
Telefilm Canada
YouTube

Supporting Partners

Bell Fund
Blue Ant Media
Coolab
Directors Guild of Canada
Elevation Pictures
Formosa Group
Fremantle
Picture Shop
RevolutionHER
Rhei
SPIN VFX
Thunderbird Entertainment
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