Day 1
Leadership Summit 2026
Create, connect and collaborate through leadership talks, panel discussions, networking and business growth.
- Date
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- RA Centre
2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Legacy Impact Awards 2026
Nominations are now open
Recognize a leader, entrepreneur, nonprofit or community organization creating a greater impact.
Nominate nowCreate · Connect · Collaborate
2 Days.
1 Mission.
A Greater Impact.
A two-day Ottawa gathering celebrating leadership, excellence and the lasting contributions that move our communities forward.
November 27–28, 2026 · Ottawa, Ontario
Legacy Impact Awards
2026
Why attend
A gathering made for greater impact
1Connect
2Learn
3Network
4Build relationships
5Celebrate leadership
6Make an impact
The program
Two days. One shared purpose.
Day 2
Legacy Impact Awards Ceremony
Celebrate excellence, leadership and the lasting impact of the people and organizations shaping our communities.
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Red carpet 5:00 PM · Program 7:00 PM
- Sir John A. Macdonald Building
144 Wellington Street, Ottawa
The nomination journey
Recognition starts with a nomination.
Help put a leader, business, nonprofit or organization on the path to recognition. Every nomination is verified before it enters review.
Nominate now- 01
Nominate
Submit a nomination in one of the nine award categories.
- 02
Verify
Confirm your email with a one-time code.
- 03
Share
Invite others to support the nominee with a personal share link.
- 04
Celebrate
Reviewed nominations progress toward finalist and winner recognition.
Nine ways to be recognized
Legacy Impact Award categories
Legacy Impact Award of Excellence
Lifetime Achievement Award
Community Leader of the Year
Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year
Woman of Impact Award
Nonprofit Excellence Award
Young Changemaker
Humanitarian & Social Impact Award
Community Organization of the Year
Free event · everyone is welcome
Registration is mandatory.
Join the leadership summit, the Legacy Impact Awards Ceremony, or both.
Register freeFrequently asked questions
Good to know
Is the event free?+
Yes. The two-day event is free and everyone is welcome. Registration is mandatory.
How do I register?+
Use the Register free button to complete your registration through Eventbrite.
Who can be nominated?+
Individuals, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and organizations whose work reflects one of the nine Legacy Impact Awards categories.
Can I nominate more than one business or person?+
Yes. Each verified email can submit one nomination for each distinct business or nominee during the nomination period.