2024 WIFT+ Toronto Crystal Awards

We are thrilled to announce the 37th anniversary of the incredible WIFT+ Toronto Crystal Awards. This year's luncheon gala is set to take place on Thursday November 21, 2024.

Join us as we celebrate exceptional leaders in the screen-based industry at the fabulous Fairmont Royal York Hotel!

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

Details: https://wift.com/programs-events/2024-wift-toronto-crystal-awards/

2024 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, Filmed Entertainment, Cineplex
• Mentorship – Pat DiVittorio, VP, Programmin
• g, 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

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Reception Sponsor: Lionsgate Canada
• Supporting Sponsor: Cineplex
• Event Sponsors: Blink49 Studios, Netflix, Paramount+ Canada, SPIN VFX , Telefilm Canada, and WildBrain

• Event Supporters: BANFF World Media Festival, Bell Media, Cinespace Studios Toronto, City of Toronto, Gallagher Insurance, M.A.C Cosmetics, Playback, and Take 5 Productions

Event Details

Date & Time

• Thursday November 21, 2024 @ 11:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Location

• Fairmont Royal York (100 Front St W, Toronto, ON)

Schedule

• 11:00am to 11:45am - Pre-reception
• 12:00pm to 3:00pm - Awards Luncheon

Host

• TBA

Tickets

MEMBERS: Visit your exclusive Member Discounts page for your code for early access to tickets: https://wift.com/members/discounts/

* Note: If you are buying seats for others, please be sure to purchase them at the correct price level. All tickets purchased for Non-Members under the “Member” price level are subject to be cancelled. If you are unsure of your guest’s membership status, please ask them before buying your seats or contact membership@wift.com.

NON-MEMBERS: Join or renew your WIFT+ Toronto membership for early access to tickets.

All ticket sales end on Friday November 15, 2024, or while quantities last! No tickets will be available for purchase at the door. We sold out weeks in advance last year so don’t delay!

Questions?

If you have questions about your membership status, please contact Abby Brockhouse (she/her), Membership & Engagement Manager, at membership@wift.com.

If you experience issues with registration, please contact Jody Anderson (she/her), Programs & Special Events Coordinator, at janderson@wift.com.

Additional online services fees are charged for table (10 seat) purchases. To avoid online service charges you may complete your purchase with WIFT+ Toronto directly. For offline purchases, please contact Karen Bruce (she/her) at kbruce@wift.com.

To purchase limited Foundation tables or Foundation individual seats, please contact Karen Bruce (she/her), Executive Director, at kbruce@wift.com.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Karen Bruce (she/her) at kbruce@wift.com.

For other inquiries, please contact Jody Anderson (she/her), Programs & Special Events Coordinator, at janderson@wift.com.