Join Us for an Unforgettable Night at The Canada Health Heroes Awards
This is more than an event—it’s a tribute to the extraordinary individuals transforming health and wellness within the Black community. This prestigious event will foster important dialogue on the intersection of health and technology, while highlighting the incredible work being done to advance both healthcare and health equity.
Let’s honor the heroes who tirelessly dedicate themselves to improving health outcomes and the healthcare industry.

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Get ready to vote and help us celebrate those making a difference in healthcare!
Your voice matters—community voting helps spotlight the impact of each nominee and brings attention to those shaping the future of health and wellness.
Entrepreneur Excellence Award
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Jonathan Gbedemah
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Annmarie Etuk-campbell
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Angelique Benois
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Nneka Ezurike
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Healthcare Humanitarian Award
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Dr. Danielle Brown-Shreves
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Marty Lampkin
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Dawn Barker
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Georgia Fullerton
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Impact in Healthcare Award
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Shelly Philip LaForestYou Already Participated!
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Joan Samuels-DennisYou Already Participated!
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Trudy McFarlaneYou Already Participated!
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Dr. Mariama AmadouYou Already Participated!
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Emerging Leader in Health Award
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Kamika SylvesterYou Already Participated!
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Dwight BarrettYou Already Participated!
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Chika OriuwaYou Already Participated!
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Innovator in health Tech Award
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Yvonne OsagieYou Already Participated!
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Janelle Efejedia ChiomaYou Already Participated!
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Dr. Ibukun AbejirindeYou Already Participated!
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Featured Panelist

Dr. Sean Wharton
MD, FRCPC, PharmD

Dr. Sean Wharton
MD, FRCPC, PharmD
Dr. Wharton has his doctorate in Pharmacy and Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is the medical director of the Wharton Medical Clinic, a community based internal medicine weight management and diabetes clinic. He is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto and adjunct professor at McMaster University in Hamilton and York University in Toronto. He is the lead authour of the 2020 Canadian Obesity Guidelines and has published many peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals.
Dr. Wharton is involved in activism to achieve health equity in Canada. He founded the BMSA (Black Medical Students Association) at the University of Toronto in 2000. The BMSA is now a recognized mentorship organization across Canada.

Dr. Noah Crampton
MD CCFP

Dr. Noah Crampton
MD CCFP

Stacey Ann Berry
MPPAL, President and Founder, Bstellar® Group Inc

Stacey Ann Berry
MPPAL, President and Founder, Bstellar® Group Inc
Stacey Ann Berry is the president and founder of Bstellar® Group Inc., a government relations and professional development firm. She is also a fractional executive for LAUFT, an innovative workspace company. As a public policy professional, Stacey provides thought leadership on the societal impacts of technology innovation with an emphasis on safeguarding human rights. She created AI Governance, Policy and The Public Good, a digital course for Udacity, which provides a governance focused framework for how AI can benefit society, respect human values, and promote fairness.” She is an AI Policy Research Member with the Centre for AI and Digital Policy.
Stacey has a graduate degree in Public Policy Administration and Law, and an Honours BA in History and Law and Society from York University. She also has a diploma in Court and Tribunal Administration and a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Seneca Polytechnic.
Stacey is the recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to the community, such as, the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women and Canada’s 100 Black Women to Watch. She was recognized as the top “150 Neighbors and Community Builders” by University of Toronto Scarborough, a recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience Award by York University and the G. Raymond Chang Outstanding Volunteer Award from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Website: https://www.bstellargroup.com/

Sharon Auma Ebanyat
MHA
Sharon is a Research Director for the Healthcare Industry at Info-Tech Research Group, where she leads healthcare IT research initiatives and provides strategic advisory to global healthcare CIOs and Executive IT business leaders. She specializes in translating complex industry trends such as AI, digital health, infrastructure modernization, and cybersecurity, into actionable insights and frameworks that drive measurable outcomes across health systems and payer organizations.
Sharon has over 12 years of experience in healthcare operations and digital transformation. Her expertise spans EMR implementations, virtual care, vendor and RFP management, revenue cycle optimization, and clinical service line redesign. She has a proven track record in helping healthcare organizations streamline operations, enhance patient experience, and improve performance across the continuum of care. Prior to her current role, Sharon held consulting roles at Deloitte Canada and Mercer Canada, Prior where she specialized in clinical transformation, digital health innovation and digital health product development for hospitals, insurers, and employer health benefit providers.
She has extensive leadership experience from major U.S. academic health centers, including the Cleveland Clinic and MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where she led operations and drove service line optimization across multiple clinical departments, such as women and infant’s services, neurosciences (neurology/Stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-diagnostics), gastroenterology and bariatric Surgery.
Sharon holds a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Health Administration & Policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). As a trusted advisor, she continues to shape healthcare delivery through evidence-based IT research, collaborative workshops, and thought leadership on emerging technologies.

Douglas Carter
Senior Vice President of Technology Operations at CIBC

Douglas Carter
Senior Vice President of Technology Operations at CIBC
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Getting There
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Accessing the Venue
- Guests will receive an email with a QR code a few days prior to the event from: [email protected].
- Upon arrival, guests are to scan the QR code to gain elevator access to the 6th floor.
- A CIBC registration desk with CIBC volunteers will be set up in front of the elevator bank should guests need assistance with their QR code.
- Additional QR codes will be available if a registered guest cannot locate their email.
Note: Anyone not on the registration list will not gain entry to the event.
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Voting Disclosure
Community voting is an important part of our selection process and helps us recognize the impact and reach of each nominee. However, please note that the final decision will be based on a combination of community votes and an internal grading and evaluation process conducted by our selection committee.
Receiving the highest number of community votes does not guarantee that a nominee will be selected as the final winner. All nominees will be assessed based on a set of criteria to ensure a fair and comprehensive review.


