Meet the 2025 Catalyst Honours Champions
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Catalyst is proud to announce the 2025 Catalyst Honours Champions — extraordinary business leaders who are breaking barriers and building belonging across Canadian workplaces. These Champions don’t just support inclusion; they embed it into the very architecture of how their organizations operate.
To be recognized at Catalyst Honours in Toronto and online on 9 October 2025, these nine Champions exemplify this year’s convening theme: Inclusion by design: Breaking barriers, building belonging. From the C-suite to the front line, these individuals are creating workplaces where everyone — across all identities — can thrive.
“These leaders come from across industries, roles, and regions. They’re sparking lasting change — mentoring, advocating, and lifting others as they rise.” - Julie Cafley, Executive Director, Catalyst Canada.
Join us this fall to learn from these changemakers and other leading Canadian companies as we explore actionable strategies for embedding inclusion into the DNA of your workplace. The 2025 Catalyst Honours Champions are: