Stay tuned for the return of the #Hashtag Awards!

The #Hashtag Awards recognize and celebrate the incredible and diverse talent within the Canadian Marketing community. From jaw-dropping creative campaigns that made waves on a national scale, to diversity & inclusion initiatives that held brands accountable, this group of talent is changing our industry forever.

We can't wait to be back. Stay tuned for when the #Hashtag Awards return to nominate your business or a colleague for the opportunity to be listed amongst Canada’s top marketing professionals!

Previous #Hashtag Award Jury Members

  • Darian Kovacs

    Founding Partner of Jelly Digital Marketing & PR

    Darian is founding partner of the award-winning Digital Marketing and PR firm known as Jelly. If you didn’t already know, Darian brings unparalleled charisma and excitement to the brands that he popularizes (is yours one of them?). Known for off-the-wall ideas and fantastic stories, Darian’s energy keeps the Jelly bus rolling down fun and fabulous roads.

  • Mike Morrison

    President, Bloggity Inc

    Mike Morrison is the creator and founder of both SocialNext and The #Hashtag Awards, as well as the writer of Mike's Bloggity Blog.

  • Jessica Zuckier

    Director of Marketing at Cision Canada

    Jessica Zuckier is an integrated marketing specialist who possesses over 20 years of experience in her field. She has specialized in developing marketing and lead generation campaigns as well as social media strategies for both B2B and B2C markets. As the Director of Marketing at Cision Canada, she leads her team in the planning and implementation of digital communications and demand generation initiatives.

  • William Johnson

    Vancouver-based Communications Advisor & Writer

    William Johnson is Vancouver-based communications advisor and writer who's work has appeared in The Globe & Mail, Macleans, BetaKit, BCBusiness and Ottawa Magazine.

  • Tracey Ridler

    Former Chair of Native@Shopify Employee Resource Group

    Tracy is Tsimshian, an accomplished partner manager, program developer and public speaker who possesses and demonstrates a strong conviction to Indigenous worldview and reconciliation through economic empowerment.

  • Richard Wong

    Senior Account Executive at Amazon Ads Canada

    Richard is a seasoned marketing executive with over a decade of CPG, Tech, and startup experience. He currently works at Amazon Ads Canada, supporting high-growth companies to best utilize the Amazon advertising platform. He also teaches digital marketing at the University of Toronto and tech schools. He is a member of the Ad Standards Board of Directors which self-governs the Canadian advertising industry.

  • Sartaj Sarkaria

    Sartaj Sarkaria is a dynamic, fact based, and progressive leader with 10+ years of leadership experience in corporate business planning, DE&I, and Human Resources on a national scale. I am known for my collaborative approach of developing and implementing innovative DE&I, HR programming and strategic business plans aligned with the organizational goals and support-centric values. Sartaj’s creative, authentic and collaborative style is integral to a strong collaborative culture.