CanadA's Marketing Hall of Legends

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About Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends

Originally launched in 2004, Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends(CMHOL) honours Canadians who have dedicated their professional lives to pursuing excellence in marketing, and has become one of the country’s most respected industry awards.

Canada’s marketing landscape is composed of dynamic, successful, and confident leaders. To celebrate Canada’s marketing talent, the AMAs Toronto Branch created Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends to honour Canadians who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of excellence in the field of marketing. It is meant to honour a body of work and a lifetime of achievements. 

The award, created to spotlight the stories, people and brands behind Canada’s greatest marketing successes, recognizes a noteworthy body of work and a lifetime of achievements. Nominations for induction are held annually. An independent selection committee of top marketing professionals evaluates each year’s list of nominees.

Through recognizing and celebrating the industry’s most influential leaders, the Canadian Marketing Hall Of Legends helps the marketing community share knowledge, promote business excellence within the profession, and inspire future marketing legends.

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QUICK FACTS

  • Since 2004, the Canada’s Marketing Hall Of Legends has inducted 100 Canadian luminaries. 
  • To be inducted into Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends, a candidate must be shown to have dedicated their career to the pursuit of excellence in the field of marketing. The Legend Award honours a body of work and a lifetime of achievements in marketing, including contributions that have made our community a better place.
  • The Canada’s Marketing Hall Of Legends brings together Canadian marketers, media, agencies and academic communities to select candidates whom they feel meet and exceed these criteria. 
  • Progressive changes in 2021 transformed Canadian Marketing Hall Of Legends to better serve and reflect the diverse character of the marketing community. The selection committee and the nomination and selection processes were revamped, and a more inclusive focus on all sectors of the industry was initiated. 

2023 STEERING COMMITTEE

A tireless group of volunteers has worked very hard to bring Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends to where it is today.

  • Chair of Selection Committee, Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends – Nancy Marcus
  • VP, Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends – Jacob Kessler
  • Director, Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends – Noha Diab
  • Manager, Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends – Sid Dhingra
  • Manager, Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends – Luv Nagpal

Criteria for Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends

Originally launched in 2004, Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends honours Canadians who have dedicated their professional lives to pursuing excellence in marketing, and has become one of the country’s most respected industry awards.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD, NOMINEES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

  • At least 20+ years’ experience working in marketing.
  • Business Leaders who influence and inspire with a strong emphasis on Marketing and Branding.
  • Created and maintained multiple marketing initiatives, or created a single major long-term initiative covering at least a 5-10-year span.
  • Having formally or informally provided mentorship or having made a salient effort to give back to the industry.
  • Canadians who have made a significant global contribution or put Canada on the Global stage.

AMA 2023 Inductees

Meet this year’s impressive and inspiring inductees. A stellar lineup of innovators, creative powerhouses, leaders, and outstanding entrepreneurs!

Sandra Sanderson
Sandra Sanderson
2023 INDUCTEE
Chris Staples, Ian Grais & Tom Shepansky
Chris Staples, Ian Grais & Tom Shepansky
2023 INDUCTEE
Lisa Lisson
Lisa Lisson
2023 INDUCTEE
Noel O’Dea
Noel O'Dea
2023 INDUCTEE

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