2024 WIFT+ Toronto Crystal Awards

We are thrilled to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the WIFT+ Toronto Crystal Awards. This year's luncheon gala is set to take place on Thursday, November 21 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. 

The Crystal Awards, established in 1988, is WIFT+ Toronto’s annual tribute gala to individuals making significant contributions to Canadian screen-based media industry. Since its inception nearly 4 decades ago, more than 180 esteemed individuals have been recognized for their excellence in creativity, innovation, leadership, and their commitment to mentoring the next generation of industry creators and leaders.

Categories:
  • Creative Excellence Award
  • Innovation Trailblazer Award
  • International Achievement
  • Mentorship Award
  • Outstanding Achievement In Business
  • Special Jury Award of Distinction2024

WIFT+ Crystal Awards Honourees

 

Creative Excellence – Lesley Barber, Composer

International Achievement – Adrienne Arsenault, Chief Correspondent, CBC News and Host, The National

Innovation Trailblazer – Gurbani Marwah, Executive Director, Theatrical Releasing & Film Buying at Cineplex

Mentorship – Pat DiVittorio, FORMER VP, Programming, CTV & Specialty, Bell Media

Outstanding Achievement in Business – Agnes Augustin, President & CEO, Shaw Rocket Fund

Jury Award of Distinction – Joy Loewen, Vice President, Growth & Inclusion, CMF-FMC

 

Purchase an ad in our Crystal Awards Program book to congratulate this year's honorees!

 

2024 Sponsors and Partners

WIFT+ TORONTO THANKS THE FOLLOWING 37TH ANNUAL CRYSTAL AWARDS SPONSORS AND PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT:

Reception Sponsor, Lionsgate Canada

Supporting Sponsor, Cineplex

Event Sponsors, Blink49 Studios, NetflixParamount+ Canada, SPIN VFX, Telefilm Canada, and WildBrain

Event Supporters, BANFF World Media FestivalBell MediaCinespace Studios TorontoCity of TorontoGallagher, MAC CosmeticsPlayback , and Take 5 Productions

Design & Production Partner, Big Bang Beige

Vignette Producers, MEM

Want to join us in illuminating enterprising and barrier-breaking women in Canada's film, TV, and digital media industry? Contact us today to inquire about sponsorship opportunities. We look forward to partnering with you!

“We are not each other's competition. We are each other's cheerleaders, we are each other's kitchen cabinet and support system"

maxine bailey, Executive Director, Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and 2019 Crystal Awards Special Jury Award of Distinction honouree