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Awards, Winners & Finalists

Recognizing great achievements of incredible young leaders

GO is a celebration of FUSION Halifax, our members, our partners and our role in the community. It also celebrates exceptional leadership in our community by recognizing individuals and groups with nine awards.

FUSION Member Award Sponsor: The Province of Nova Scotia

Recognizes a member who embodies the spirit of FUSION Halifax – and inspires others to make their city a better place to live, work and play.

Top 3 Nominees - David Finlayson (winner), Monica Njoku, Kaitlin Pianosi

Metropolitan Award Sponsor: Halifax Regional Municipality

Recognizes a Haligonian who is a city promoter of overall progress, prosperity, success and wellness for Halifax.

Top 3 Nominees - Jennifer Church (winner), Stephen Lund, Ken Williment

Urban Design Award Sponsor: The Chronicle Herald 

Recognizes someone who works to engage all partners in forward thinking dialogue to create a vibrant, sustainable and enjoyable city through smart urban design and development.

Top 3 Nominees - Francis Fares (winner), Joe Metlege, Allison Moz

Ignite Arts & Culture Award Sponsor: East Port Properties

Recognizes someone who inspires interest and partnership in arts and culture in HRM.

Top 3 Nominees - Adriana Afford, Anthony Black, Rose Zack (winner)

Health & Wellness Award Sponsor: Medavie Blue Cross

Recognizes someone who is passionate about health and wellness. They motivate, engage and represent overall health and wellness.

Top 3 Nominees - Ashwin Kutty, Rachel Mullenger, Andrew Russell (winner)

Newcomer Award Sponsor: Scotiabank
Recognizes a newcomer to Canada who been in the country less than 5 years (as of December 31, 2011) and made a progressive impact to Halifax.

Top 3 Nominees - John Britton, Rany Ibrahim (winner), Champ Reyes

Sustainability Award
 Sponsor: Office Interiors
Recognizes someone who lives, works, and plays in an environmentally sustainable manner, while educating and engaging others.

Top 3 Nominees - Sean Gallagher, Richard MacLellan (winner), Jen Powley

Innovation Award
 Sponsor: McInnes Cooper
Recognizes someone who has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship in a product, service, or efficiently created inside or outside of your organization.

Top 3 Nominees - Dr. Christopher Barden (winner), Dr. Ryan D'Arcy, Nathan Kroll

Humanitarian Award Sponsor: Atlantic Lotto
Recognizes someone who has made a large impact in Halifax by voluntarily giving of his or her time and talents to benefit the city.

Top 3 Nominees - Adam Arthur, Julie Chamagne (winner), Blair Ryan