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Celebrating its 23rd year, Life Sciences Ontario’s Annual Celebration of Success Awards has become a cornerstone event for recognizing the individuals and organizations driving the growth and success of Ontario’s life sciences sector.

As LSO’s largest single fundraising initiative, the Awards Presentation supports our advocacy, educational, and networking programs that strengthen the province’s life sciences ecosystem. The event also serves an important charitable purpose, with proceeds supporting youth in STEM education—helping to inspire and empower the next generation of life sciences leaders.

The 2026 awardees:

  • Lifetime Achievement Award – John Wilkinson, President & CEO, Wilkinson Insight Incorporated
  • Community Impact Award – Cate Murray, President & CEO, Stem Cell Network
  • Leadership Award – Rafi Hofstein, Life Science Consultant, Boards Member & Entrepreneurs Mentor
  • Life Science Company of the Year Award – Seaford Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Emerging Company of the Year Award – AmacaThera Inc.
  • Volunteer Awards – Kira Pejemsky, Former Director of Business Development, BLG, and Adrian Kupesic, Director, Public Affairs, Sustainability and Safety, Bayer

Following the tremendous success of last year’s sold-out event, this year’s ceremony will take place at the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place in Toronto, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

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  • Wednesday May 13 2026, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Beanfield Centre
    105 Princes Blvd., Exhibition Place
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    M6K 3C3