LiveWorkPlay Make A Buzz Ottawa 2026, 31st Anniversary Celebration Recap (April 17)

What a night, and what a 31st anniversary celebration at Bayview Yards on April 17! It started with the live broadcast of The LiveWorkPlay News and the Top 26 of 2025-2026, but we didn’t get too far – just after #21 the broadcast was interrupted with breaking news from Dylan Black and the United Way East Ontario. After our first trip to the buffet by Meatings BBQ, we resumed the countdown all the way to #1. With dessert and coffee or tea in hand, it was time to start the awards. It’s impossible to choose just one moment to highlight, so we have provided the live video of all the action (video immediately below), which is also available as individual segments (just scroll down). Just looking for photos? We have a photo album for you where you can download original copies. It was also shared on our Facebook page.

Each award has its own page with a transcript and video which you can access here, or you can scroll down to watch all the videos from right here:

• The United Way Community Builder Award goes to Daniel Spagnolo
• The Match Award goes to Bill Young and Chris Jones
• The Volunteer Leadership Award goes to Sarah-Jane Harriz
• The Community Partner Award presented to Aisha Stambouli, Valor & Solutions
• A LiveWorkPlay Inclusive Employer Award presented to LCBO
• A LiveWorkPlay Inclusive Employer Award presented to Kinaxis and CHEFS&STAFF4HIRE
• The Inclusive Employment Champion Award presented to Janelle Wright and the team at Finance Canada
• The Terri Hill My Own Home Bursary awarded to Spencer Penny
• The Rob More Good Life Award presented to John Cholmondeley

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