Anthony Q. Farrell, Victor Garber, Angelica Lisk-Hann, Kardinal Offishall, Catherine O’Hara, Jennifer Podemski and Sugith Varughese are recognized for their outstanding achievements in and contribution to the performing arts.
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Anthony Q. Farrell: 2024 Trailblazer Awards
Anthony Q. Farrell is the recipient of one of the 2024 Trailblazer Awards, which was presented to him on October 23, 2024, during the Reelworld Summit.
The annual Reelworld Trailblazer Awards recognize six racially diverse industry professionals who are inspiring others and blazing their own trail in the Canadian media and entertainment industry through groundbreaking and innovative work.
Victor Garber: Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment Award
Victor Garber was presented with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment Award by the Forest City Film Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Hilton Doubletree Ballroom in London, Ontario.
Victor was honoured with this Award in celebration of his exceptional career and deep-rooted connection to his hometown of London, Ontario. The Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment Award honours the international stars of Southwestern Ontario.
Angelica Lisk-Hann: Most Influential
Angelica Lisk-Hann was named to Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2024 “because she’s Toronto’s most badass barrier-busting stunt person.”
The 50 Most Influential Torontonians is Toronto Life’s annual ranking of the people whose courage, smarts and clout are changing the world as we know it.
Kardinal Offishall: 2024 Icon Award
Kardinal Offishall was presented with the Icon Award at the 2024 Legacy Awards on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in recognition of his decades of service as Canada’s undisputed hip hop ambassador to the world, for his cultural impact, his seminal and chart-topping music, and for continuing to discover and develop extraordinary talent.
The Legacy Awards features performances, award presentations and tributes honouring established and emerging Black Canadian talent. The show is executive produced by ACTRA Toronto members Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, founders of The Black Academy. The 2024 Legacy Awards can be viewed on CBC Gem.
Catherine O’Hara: Most Influential
Catherine O’Hara was named to Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2024 “because the O’Haraissance is real.”
The 50 Most Influential Torontonians is Toronto Life’s annual ranking of the people whose courage, smarts and clout are changing the world as we know it.
Jennifer Podemski: Most Influential
Jennifer Podemski was named to Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2024 “for leading the Indigenous film industry to new heights.”
The 50 Most Influential Torontonians is Toronto Life’s annual ranking of the people whose courage, smarts and clout are changing the world as we know it.
Sugith Varughese: 2024 Reelworld Award of Excellence
Sugith Varughese was presented with the 2024 Reelworld Award of Excellence on October 23, 2024, during the Reelworld Summit in downtown Toronto. Sugith was honoured with this Award in recognition of his dedication to showcasing diverse characters, which has made him a powerful voice in the industry, pushing the boundaries of what it means to represent diversity on screen.
The Reelworld Award of Excellence honours individuals whose decades of creative excellence in film and series led to more authentic stories being told on screen, inspiring new generations of young artists in the process.
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