Awards Committee

The awards committee is responsible for managing the processes for selecting winners of all key CVCA award programs including: Deal of the Year, Global Dealmaker, Canadian Women in Private Capital, and the award for Lifetime Legacy and Community Leadership. The CVCA’s awards program provides the association with the means to celebrate success and innovation in the venture capital and private equity industry, as well as the industry’s close ties with Canada’s leading entrepreneurs.

CHAIR: Jeff Parr, Clairvest Group Inc.

VICE CHAIR: Brenda Hogan, Venture Ontario

Brenda Slauko, BDC Capital

Paul Eldridge, Fulcrum Capital

Gil Nayot, Vertu Capital

Maxime Pesant , Fonds FTQ

Mark Skapinker, Brightspark Ventures