The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada is proud to announce the presenters and hosts who will take part in the first annual Tribute Awards on May 30 at the Park Hyatt Toronto.  

As announced, the Tribute Awards will recognize five exceptional honourees: Kim Cattrall, Valerie Creighton, Deepa Mehta, Devery Jacobs, and Karena Evans, for their contributions to the Canadian industry.  

The outstanding women on the inaugural The Hollywood Reporter Canadian Power List will also be lauded during the ceremony.

These fantastic presenters and hosts will add to the excitement of the prestigious new Canadian Awards:

ICON Award Presenter
Don McKellar
Actor, Director, Filmmaker and Producer

Equity in Entertainment Award Presenter
Devyani Saltzman
Writer, Curator and Incoming Director for Arts, Barbican Centre

Impact Award Presenter
Lilly Singh
Multi-hyphenate entertainer, storyteller and gender equality advocate

Glass Ceiling Award Presenter
Trina McQueen O.C.
Co-Director of the Arts, Media & Entertainment Management Program, Schulich School of Business

Breakthrough Award Presenter
Jully Black
Canada's queen of R&B and soul

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Tribute Award Hosts:

Lainey Lui
Senior Correspondent, Etalk

Traci Melchor
Senior Correspondent, Etalk

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ANNOUNCING THE WIE CAN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

An integral part of The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada is the mentorship it will provide to lift up the next generation of women in the industry.  Join us as part of the Tribute Awards for an exciting announcement launching the WIE CAN Mentorship Program with our great partner of choice, Telefilm Canada.

Julie Roy
Executive Director & CEO, Telefilm Canada

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YOU’RE INVITED!

Following the Tribute Awards, all delegates are invited to join Paramount+ for a delicious cocktail or mocktail to celebrate the day’s fantastic honourees, speakers, and presenters. 

Walk the Gold Carpet, meet friends and colleagues, enjoy a Juno-Award winning musical performance, and toast to exceptional Canadian women in entertainment!

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

To purchase a ticket or for more information please visit our website at: www.womeninentertainment.ca

Need a hotel?  Use code G-HRC2 to book your room at the Park Hyatt Toronto at our discounted rate. Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].

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