What does the Nominations Review Team do?
The Nominations Review Team is an esteemed group of Canadian sports business leaders who review all of the 5 to Watch award nominees in the context of the award eligibility and criteria. The team is sensitive to the diversity of all candidates and ranks all nominees via the voting process.
The aggregate of their rankings determines which 10 nominees move forward into the final round of judging.
Meet the team members
![Kelly Alguire, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Kelly_Alguire.jpg?h=5273c5c2&itok=0vfkMU_i)
Kelly Alguire
Sponsorship Marketing Leader
IBM Canada
![Kelly Austin, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Kelly_Austin.png?h=8aa48d34&itok=dLLrpGF8)
Kelly Austin
Director of Marketing
Budweiser Gardens
![Daniel Buckley, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Daniel_Buckley.png?h=8841f4c0&itok=YaCel8KR)
Daniel Buckley
Principal
D.S. Buckley
![Jonathan Chang, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/jonathan_chang.jpg?h=3e1938d3&itok=Ya14LUx4)
Jonathan Chang
Sports, Marketing & Communications
CBC
![Megan Chayka, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Meghan_Chayka.jpg?h=c1685f8e&itok=BUBwB1lk)
Megan Chayka
Co-Founder & President
Stathletes
![Stephanie Cleary, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Stephanie_Cleary.jpg?h=f0d79caf&itok=Lcrq21pv)
Stephanie Cleary
Sponsorship Marketing
The Globe & Mail
![Robert Cowan, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Rob_Cowan%20.png?h=7b4ffee1&itok=pSc-uQYQ)
Robert Cowan
Director, Sales
LiveGauge
![Galen Davies, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Galen_Davies.jpg?h=0e54bcdf&itok=zLLekkcp)
Galen Davies
Vice President, Brand & Commerical Strategy
MLSE
![Suzanne Duncan, 5 to Watch Nominations Review team member](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-09/SuzanneDuncan.jpg?h=6593b2c3&itok=Ebk-MLF0)
Suzanne Duncan
Managing Director
Integrated Sports Solutions
![Edwina Eng, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Edwina_Eng.png?h=6e9f9c03&itok=yfXKuh27)
Edwina Eng
Senior Vice President
YouGov Canada
![Sarah-Eve Pelletier, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Sarah-Eve_Pelletier.jpg?h=96164d48&itok=cUaBaqpS)
Sarah-Eve Pelletier
Director, Sport Business & Sustainability
Canadian Olympic Committee
![Jeff Feeney, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Jeff_Feeney.png?h=de61a67d&itok=l01TjA6v)
Jeff Feeney
Director, Events & Communications
Diving Plongeon Canada
![Linsey Ferguson, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Linsey_Ferguson.jpg?h=1ffa2d07&itok=-dERrw-p)
Linsey Ferguson
Vice President
Wasserman Media Group
![Lisa Ferkul, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Lisa_Ferkul.png?h=323aca3d&itok=Al1eIQtE)
Lisa Ferkul
Chief Commercial Officer
Golf Canada
![Melanie Gerin-Lajoie](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Melanie_Gerin-Lajoie.jpeg?h=31cdd1ec&itok=Wy2VjKAE)
Melanie Gerin-Lajoie
Manager, Athletics & Recreation
George Brown College
![Scott Hulbert, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Scott_Hulbert.jpg?h=5a7b2f21&itok=uwggIJEa)
Scott Hulbert
Managing Director
Ideavation
![Dave Keeley, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Dave_Keeley.jpg?h=0b5eb79a&itok=5T8LUeKV)
Dave Keeley
Director, Business Development
NBA Canada
![Matt Klar, 5 to Watch Nominations Review Team member](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-10/MattKlar.jpg?h=ba956066&itok=d8fLhdtd)
Matt Klar
Co-Founder
the Greater Agency
![Gallant Law, 5 to Watch Nominations Review Team member](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-09/GallantLaw.jpg?h=5223158e&itok=IWS1xn3K)
Gallant Law
Executive Advisor
Coveted Co.
![Nicolle Lee, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Nicolle_Lee.jpg?h=9d3597ef&itok=ArTXpmrt)
Nicole Lee
Senior Director, Integrated Marketing
NHL
![Glen MacDonald, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Glenn_MacDonald.png?h=41f8cf6d&itok=_XYd5MEl)
Glen MacDonald
Executive Producer & Senior Director
Anthem Sports & Entertainment
![Jana Maisewich, 5 to Watch Nominations Review Team member](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-10/Jana%20Maisewich.jpg?h=3f4bc666&itok=bE3JWWzR)
Jana Maisewich
Managing Director, Sponsorship Marketing
BMO Financial Group
![John Mathers, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/John_Mathers.jpg?h=8030fbfc&itok=rPu-0dPC)
John Mathers
Consultant
Bridgeport Islanders
![Matt McGlynn, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Matt_McGlynn.jpg?h=cd2a7045&itok=W29fd_To)
Matt McGlynn
Vice President, Marketing & Brand
OverActive Media
![Brian McLean, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Brian_McLean.jpg?h=15289b6b&itok=x1gqjCeX)
Brian McLean
Founder & CEO
Achilles International - Canada
![Tanya Mruck, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Tanya_Mruck.jpg?h=e76f570e&itok=RCnNVVst)
Tanya Mruck
Vice President - Community Engagement & Social Impact
MLSE Launch Pad
![Dan Near, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Dan_Near.jpg?h=53e99ca6&itok=MsMEYBv_)
Dan Near
Global Head of Creation Center & adidas Hockey
![Tyler Puley, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Tyler_Puley.jpg?h=278a64c5&itok=yiy8q4Vt)
Tyler Puley
Senior Director, Client Solutions
Dentsu International
![Christina Raheja, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Christina_Raheja.jpg?h=694eb1c4&itok=y-6v9mF0)
Christina Raheja
Founder, Lead Consultant
CRR Consulting
![Jamie Saul, 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team member](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-10/Jamie%20Saull.jpg?h=f18c64c4&itok=hk2Z_mB0)
Jamie Saul
Director, Sports Strategy & Partnerships
Bell Media
![Shawn Small, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Shawn_Small.jpg?h=a320bfa8&itok=BacMqYYk)
Shawn Small
Founder, Rise Integrated Sports + Entertainment
![Kim Smither, 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team member](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-10/KimSmither.jpg?h=5c9a12e5&itok=HpBIIDKI)
Kim Smither
Vice President
ProSpeakers.com
![Marnie Starkman, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Marnie_Starkman.jpeg?h=cd2a7045&itok=oEEgO2vr)
Marnie Starkman
EVP, Business Operations
Toronto Blue Jays
![Will Strickland, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/will_strickland.jpg?h=ddf7963b&itok=v0_6tFQN)
Will Strickland
Managing Director
Keikwalk Consulting
![Jordan Vader, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Jordan_Vader.png?h=a2996f46&itok=xbxxQIgJ)
Jordan Vader
Senior Vice President Global Partnerships & Retail
MLSE
![Nicolle Vien, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Nicolle_Vien.jpg?h=8b9ea870&itok=wTq82Bvs)
Nicolle Vien
Marketing Consultant & Associate
Spectrum Communications & LANG Partnership Network
![Duane Watson, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Duane_Watson.png?h=b4e301e9&itok=7Y7Fxra-)
Duane Watson
Supervising Producer, Community & Culture
MLSE
![Owen Welsh, member of 5 to Watch Nomination Review Team](/sites/default/files/styles/cta_16_9_standard_910_x_511_s_and_c/public/images/2021-05/Owen_Welsh.jpg?h=7cf1a7f4&itok=4zxzKuDA)
Owen Welsh
Associate Vice President
CFL