Here are the 2024 Algoma Visionary Award winners

Outstanding young professionals in the Sault and Algoma region were recently honoured at the 2024 Algoma Visionary Awards.

The annual gala – presented by Strive: Young Professionals Group (Strive YPG) – took place last Friday at Grand Gardens.

Eighteen industry, business, and community leaders formed the judging committee.

Out of 59 nominees, these 15 people were this year's Algoma Visionary Awards winners:  

• Arts, Music & Culture Industry Award sponsored by Skeggs Paciocco Lawyers – Taylor Jolin 
• Business Administration Industry Award sponsored by Lallemand Plant Care – Ashley Valela 
• Consumer & Retail Industry Award sponsored by The Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie – Connie Carello 
• Environment & Natural Resources Industry Award sponsored by BrandHNB Consulting Inc. – Emily Cormier 
• Health Sciences Industry Award sponsored by Health & Safety Professionals Inc. – Ashley Irwin 
• Hospitality & Tourism Industry Award sponsored by Destination Northern Ontario – Julia Bungay 
• Lifestyle & Wellness Industry Award sponsored by Dr. Floreani, O'Toole & Dool Orthodontists - Maria Coccimiglio 
• Public & Social Services Industry Award sponsored by Stone’s Office Supply Inc.  – Samantha Boyer 
• Trades & Labour Industry Award sponsored by PUC Services – Krishna Bharatia 
• Business Professional Development Achievement sponsored by the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce – Spencer Hogan 
• Community Champion and Civic Pride presented by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) – Erica Hogan 
• Excellence in Entrepreneurship sponsored by Rogers Sports and Media – Brittany Kennedy 
• Leadership sponsored by the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation – Piyush Shukla 
• Young ATHENA presented by the 2000 – 2023 ATHENA Recipients – Erica Hogan 
• Young Professional of the Year sponsored by Algoma University – Ashley Irwin 

Haroon Naseer Butt, Strive YPG’s chair, called the evening a celebration of exceptional individuals whose passion, leadership, and dedication make our community an outstanding place to live, work, and play. 

SooToday is proud to have sponsored the red carpet for the awards gala.