A who’s who of Toronto’s corporate leaders have made the list of finalists for the inaugural Wellness Champions Awards, announced by Thorpe Benefits.
Wellness Champions, for the purposes of the award, are those individuals who have demonstrated a comprehensive approach to health—including facets of both mental and physical well-being.
“The 23 finalists are some of the busiest and most productive leaders in Toronto yet they have committed themselves and found a way to make wellness a core component of their personal and business lives,” says Roger Thorpe, president of Thorpe Benefits.
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“Companies with integrated wellness philosophies benefit from healthier employees,” he adds. “Often, the examples of healthy role models are contagious and positively impact the entire organization. This results in better overall productivity, less absence and happier employees and ultimately, a better bottom line.”
This year’s Wellness Champions finalists are:
- Aaron Lalvani – CEO, Lalvani Group
- Charlotte deHeinrich – president, The Phoenix Group Inc.
- Erin Young – chief marketing officer, Well.ca
- Greg York – founder, The Workplace Enrichment Group
- Heather Collis – general manager, John Brooks
- Jacqueline Pardy – director of development, Women in Film & Television Toronto
- Joe Milstone – co-founder, Cognition LLP
- Jordan Gould – partner, Richter LLP
- Judy Cathleen Mellett – director of products and services, Telus
- Krista Springstead – partner, Bruder Springstead LLP
- Leanne Nicolle – executive director, Canadian Olympic Foundation
- Lynn Chadwick – vice-president, sales and distribution, Sinking Ship Entertainment
- Marcia Sirota – founder, Ruthless Compassion Institute
- Marko Dzeletovich – CEO, Coldbox Builders
- Nancy Marcus – corporate vice-president, marketing, Kruger Products L.P.
- Patricia Conlin – president, Global Consulting Group
- Peter Kofman – president, Projectcore Inc.
- Richard Guttman – vice-president, legal and general counsel, PointClickCare
- Rob Bracey – President and CEO, Quartet Service Inc.
- Sharon Culver – chief financial officer, Whitehots Inc.
- Steve Owen – senior vice-president, Caldic Canada
- Tim Hockey – president and CEO, TD Canada Trust
- Wilson Leung – co-founder, Thinking Forward
The finalists were chosen by a respected team of doctors, nutrition and wellness experts. The winners will be announced at an awards luncheon on April 17 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.
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