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Weaving the Thread of Excellence: Celebrating Excellence among Canadian Muslims at MAX’s 5th Gala event on September 30, 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto
Written by MAX GalaToronto, Ontario – Join us on September 30, 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton for an evening of celebration as we honour Muslim professionals, community leaders and young and inspiring youth who are recognized for their contributions to business, academia, art, healthcare, journalism, and their communities.
The gala will showcase the finest of Muslim talent, passion, and determination and will be hosted by Omar Sachedina, Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor for CTV's national evening newscast CTV National News.
The theme of this year’s gala is Weaving the Thread of Excellence: Celebrating excellence among Canadian Muslims. MAX aims to recognize, celebrate, and motivate high achievement, along with positive and productive contributions to society by Muslims in Canada.
“Looking at the contributions of Muslim doctors, scientists, academics, journalists, and business leaders (to name a few) during the post pandemic recovery will inspire future generations to think big in the face of unprecedented challenges. We want to recognize and celebrate leaders in various fields in this moment, knowing the future generations will look back at this time and be proud our community’s accomplishments.” - Aazar Zafar, MAX Founder
Established in 2016, MAX holds a series of events throughout the year focusing on academic and professional development, mentorship, entrepreneurship, women in leadership, board training, and business leadership. The gala highlights the best of the best in MAX and recognizes various contributions by Muslims to Canada as leaders in all areas of business, science, art, technology, journalism, media, and healthcare.