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Influencer Nation Awards

The Influencer Nation Awards recognizes social media influencers and creators in over 10 categories; social media campaigns and the digital tools used from across the globe.

In partnership with: PR In Canada and Profectio

Meet the 2022 Judges

The Influencer Nation Awards judges represent a diverse cross-section of industry experts and offer a wide breadth of knowledge on the critical elements that are needed to create successful social media campaigns and everything involved to make it all happen. We are proud to introduce this year’s judging panel.

Matisse Hamel Nelis

Matisse Hamel-Nelis Vice President, Communications - AbleDocs.

Liza Chalaidopoulos

Liza Chalaidopoulos - Director Of Referred And Product Marketing At HomeEquity Bank

Duarte Garrido

Duarte Garrido, Global Head of Social Media - Coca-Cola

Vivian Acosta

Vivian Acosta - Director of Social Media - Cricket Wireless

Dave Bauer

Dave Bauer, Head of External Communications, Amazon Canada Workplace

Tamar Nersesian

Tamar Nersesian, Director Of Communications - Labatt Breweries of Canada

Heather Cameron   Director Brand  Creative   DoorDash

Heather Cameron - Director, Brand & Creative - DoorDash

Jill McDonald

Jill McDonald, Associate Partner - M&K Media

Melissa Ahlstrand

Melissa Ahlstrand, Director of Marketing, hayu Americas · NBCUniversal Media

Gah Yee Won   Head of Media Innovation and Growth Marketing Intuit

Gah-Yee Won, Head of Media Innovation and Growth Marketing, Intuit

Charlotte Macgregor

Charlotte Macgregor, Director, Digital Engagement - Canadian Cancer Society

Shannon Hunter

Shannon Hunter - Director of Social Strategy - lululemon

Justin Lee   Digital Marketing Manager at TELUS

Justin Lee, Digital Marketing Manager at TELUS

Community Manager

Sarah Prince, Community Manager - Electronic Arts (EA)

Lisa Kittelsen   VP of Marketing   Red Bull

Lisa Kittelsen, VP of Marketing - Red Bull

Brandi Boatner   Manager Digital  Advocacy Communications at IBM

Brandi Boatner, Manager, Digital & Advocacy Communications at IBM

Veronica Langvee Senior Communications Manager   Commercial  Microsoft

Veronica Langvee, Senior Communications Manager - Commercial · Microsoft

Lori Gilis   Director Of Influencer Marketing Mass And Prestige

Lori Gilis, Director Of Influencer Marketing, Mass And Prestige - Coty

Melissa Karis   Corporate Communications Director Wireless Financial  Emerging Services  Rogers Communications

Melissa Karis, Corporate Communications Director, Wireless, Financial & Emerging Services - Rogers Communications

Andrea Zviedris   Senior Manager Media Relations and Content   CanadaSenior Manager Media Relations and Content   Canada

Andrea Zviedris, Senior Manager, Media Relations and Content - Canada - Avison Young

Laura Brown   VP Digital and Digital Strategy Team Lead

Laura Brown - VP, Digital and Digital Strategy Team Lead, Citizen Relations

Stephanie Nadalin   Canadian Tire

Stephanie Nadalin - AVP, Communications, Canadian Tire Corporation


Alyssa Barnett
Alyssa Barnett - Influencer Marketing and Social Media Content for Garnier - L'Oréal



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About the author 

Dave Forde

Dave “The Connector” Forde is a 25-year veteran of the Canadian marketing, PR, and tech industries. He is the founder of The Connected One network, including industry news sites Canadian Ad Insider and PR In Canada, and serves as a strategic business advisor. Connect with him on LinkedIn and X.


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