Dalmar Abuzeid, Humberly González, Clark Johnson, Matt Johnson, Mae Martin, Mike Myers, Sarah Polley, Jasmeet Raina and Tonya Williams are recognized for their outstanding achievements in and contribution to the performing arts.
Dalmar Abuzeid: 2025 Trailblazer Awards
Dalmar Abuzeid is the recipient of one of the 2025 Trailblazer Awards, which was presented to him during the 2025 Reelworld Film Festival+ 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.
Humberly González: 2025 Trailblazer Awards
Humberly González is the recipient of one of the 2025 Trailblazer Awards, which was presented to her during the 2025 Reelworld Film Festival+ 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.
Clark Johnson: Reelworld Award of Excellence
Clark Johnson was presented with the 2025 Reelworld Award of Excellence on October 14, 2026, during the Reelworld Summit in downtown Toronto.
The Award of Excellence honours those whose creative contributions in films and series have led to more authentic stories being told on screen, inspiring new waves of artists.
Matt Johnson: Most Influential
Matt Johnson was named to Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2025 “because bigger budgets haven’t dampened his weird genius.”
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.
Mae Martin: Most Influential
Mae Martin was named to Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2025 “because they bring new meaning to “multi-hyphenate.””
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.
Mike Myers: Most Influential
Mike Myers was named to Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2025 “for raising his elbows—and ours—skyward.”
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.
Sarah Polley: Most Influential
Sarah Polley was named to Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2025 “for being in on the joke.”
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.
Jasmeet Raina: Most Influential
Jasmeet Raina was named to Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2025 “because he’s redefining South Asian representation.”
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.
Tonya Williams: Lifetime Achievement Award
Tonya Williams was honoured with the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival’s Gala & Awards Night on September 13, 2025, in recognition of her impact on and off the screen. Beyond the screen, Tonya is a trailblazer—founding the Reelworld Screen Institute, Reelworld Film Festival, and Reelworld Foundation, all dedicated to championing diverse talent in Canada’s screen industries.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual in honour of their visionary leadership and lasting impact in film.
