THE CANADIAN TOY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER RISING STAR AWARD WINNERS

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Rising Star Awards, the first to be honoured in the inaugural year of the prestigious annual awards program. The  Rising Star Award recognizes emerging leaders in the toy industry whose achievements reflect exceptional growth, and impact across the fields of manufacturing, retail, and marketing.

Winners will be showcased and awarded for their contributions to the industry on  November 17, 2022, at the Canadian Toy Association (CTA) Hall of Fame Reception and Dinner Event at the Mississauga Convention Centre.

Congratulations to the following 2022 Canadian Toy Association Rising Star Award  Winners:

Rakan Al-Shawaf , Co-Founder of Makeship 
Pablo Eder , Co-Founder of Makeship
Rochelle Pires , Director Sales, Hasbro
Jessica Shaheen , Head of Corporate Brand, Mastermind Toys
Justine Wong , Director of Marketing, Moose Toys Canada

"The Canadian toy industry is driven by an incredible diversity of talent and emerging leaders demonstrating leadership, entrepreneurship, and creativity in ourbusinesses," said Graeme Bissett, Chair of the Canadian Toy Association. "We are  honoured to recognize and congratulate this year's first-ever Rising Star winners for  their incredible role in helping to shape the success of our business."

About The Canadian Toy Association
Founded in 1932, the CTA is a not-for-profit trade association whose members are manufacturers, importers, retailers, and distributors of toys, games, seasonal, and hobby products. CTA provides a strong voice for Canada's $2.3 billion toy industry and internationally. Through the Association, CTA's members work together for the betterment of the industry. For more information, please visit www.canadiantoyassociation.ca. 

SOURCE Canadian Toy Association