2026 Leaders of Tomorrow Awards
Program: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Reception: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
2026 Leaders of Tomorrow Awards
Celebrate the Next Generation of Leaders
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, mentorship, and the future of our business community at the 2026 Leaders of Tomorrow Awards.
This special event reflects the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s commitment to developing, connecting, and celebrating leaders at every stage of their journey. Since 1999, GVBOT’s Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program has connected post-secondary students with experienced professionals through mentorship, leadership development, networking opportunities, and community engagement, helping them build the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive in their careers and beyond.
The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards will highlight the outstanding achievements of the LOT community, including mentees, mentors, volunteers, and partners whose dedication is helping shape the next generation of leaders.
Meet the Finalists:
Rookie Mentor of the Year
- Adrianna Pieraccini, CGI
- Jose Dino, TELUS
- Paris Pishyari, Northern Health
- Shamir Ladhani, Panther Power Consulting
- TC Carling, Covenant House Vancouver
Mentor of the Year
- Angela Cengarle, Ladder Up Marketing
- Francisco Lingad, ANCL Partners
- Nate Toevs, Neil Squire Society
- Pam Ryan, Lucent Quay Consulting
- Simone Leonard, CPABC
Team Impact Award
- Anu Rosebell & Rajveer Kaur, Campus Connections
- Nazmul Hasan & Victoria Lamela, Communications
- Lara Nakad & Laura Sanchez, Community Outreach
- Alyssa Bautista & Dhaara Thakkar, Diversity & Belonging
- Jasleen Kaur & Pooja Panikar, Engagement
- Angell Qu & Hajar Falouhi, LOT Regional & Civic Affairs
Mentee of the Year
- Akua Boakye-Ansah, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Bridget Keenan, Simon Fraser University
- Foroozan Firoozan, Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Jasmin dela Vega, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Gian Putra, University Canada West
Excellence in Leadership
- Akua Boakye-Ansah, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Gian Gunawan Putra, University Canada West
- Olatunji Awelenje, University Canada West
- Patricia Bonghanoy, Langara College
- Renelyn Macato, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Thaisa Bertelli, Fairleigh Dickinson University
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This event is presented by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program. The LOT Program is our mentorship program that connects top post-secondary students with leading industry professionals. Launched in 1999, LOT is recognized as the premier mentorship program in British Columbia. Based on the pillars of mentorship, leadership, networking and volunteerism, LOT candidates go through a competitive and rigorous selection process to experience a year of accelerated professional and personal growth. Discover more.