CMDC Announces 2025 YA Future Impact Winners

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The Canadian Media Directors’ Council (CMDC) announced the winners of its annual YA Future Impact Awards for 2025, marking the 10th anniversary of the awards program. A reception attended by over 300 media professionals recognized the outstanding achievements of young talent shaping the Canadian media industry.

CMDC Announces 2025 YA Future Impact Winners

Several volunteers from the industry collaborated as part of the CMDC Youth Ambassador program to plan and execute the YA Future Impact Awards program.  This year's team included:

And the winners are..

Notable Newcomer of the Year

Donna Dcosta, WPP Media

Innovator of the Year

Emma Duggan, WPP Media

Young Marketer of the Year

Lauren Kohn, Maple Leaf Foods

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