Raptors Superfan, Olympian and Others to Receive Prestigious Transformation Awards on June 4th

TORONTO, June 2, 2016 /CNW/ - With a focus on leadership, excellence and innovation through cross-cultural integration, the mission of the Transformation Awards is to inspire, transform, empower, showcase, celebrate, and integrate various elements of our heritage for a more perfect mosaic.

Prestigious Transformation Awards will be given out to highly accomplished individuals in 12 Categories. The Enterprise Award is going to Nav Bhatia, Hyundai Dealership Owner & Raptors Superfan; the Public Service Award goes to Hon. Justice Michael H. Tulloch, Judge, Ontario Court Of Appeal; the Heritage Award goes to Anthony Wilson-Smith, President & CEO, Historica Canada; the Harmony award goes to Arthur K. Miki, Educator and Activist; the Leadership Award is going to Saäd Rafi, CEO, 2015 Panam Games and ORPP; the Development Award is going to Judith Puttock, Board Chair, Women's Centre of York Region.

Olympian and Track and Field Legend Donovan Bailey receives the Excellence Award; the Innovation Award goes to Kundan Joshi, Founder and CEO, The AppLabb; The Entertainment Award goes to Jackie Richardson, Legendary Singer and Actor; the Media Award goes to Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist, Global TV and the Community Service Award goes to Marek Goldyn, Founder & President, European Club of Canada.

Scheduled for June 4^th at the Royal York Hotel, the awards gala features a red carpet reception, a sumptuous dinner, multicultural entertainment, inspiring recipients, high profile presenters, a classy ceremony and youth from the Crossover Mentorship Program.

SOURCE Transformation Institute for Leadership and Innovation

Image with caption: "Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia (CNW Group/Transformation Institute for Leadership and Innovation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20160602_C5032_PHOTO_EN_704147.jpg

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