2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Semi-Formal Event

Join us for an evening of recognition, connection, and celebration at the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Semi-Formal Event. This special evening brings our community together to honour outstanding contributions to the profession.

Date and Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Location: Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Ticket Price (plus HST):

  • OSOT Members: $100
  • Non-members: $130

The Awards and Recognition program is a standalone event held during the OSOT conference. Gather with your friends and colleagues, dressed up (recommended, but not required) as we highlight achievements and celebrate occupational therapy month.

Registration is processed through the conference portal. You may register for the Awards & Recognition Event only or add it to your conference registration - whatever fits your plans.

Your Ticket Includes:

Dinner

Dinner

Enjoy a delicious buffet, and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available for alcoholic drinks. 

Dinner 

Awards

We are proud to recognize excellence in occupational therapy at this year’s celebration, where we will present the Award of Merit, the Innovation and Impact Award, the Doris Stupart Award for Leadership, student awards, and our most prestigious Honourary Life Membership Award. Learn more about OSOT’s Awards Program.

This year’s nominees are listed below. Please note that the list is in alphabetical order and does not indicate which award each individual has been nominated for.

  • Milinda Alexander
  • Teresa Avvampato
  • Maria Borczyk
  • Michelle Bridge
  • Debra Cooper
  • Sheila Don
  • Suling Duong
  • Julie Geronimo
  • Elinor Larney 
  • Helen Leimonis
  • Banu Sundaralingam
  • Barbara Szeliski-Scott
  • Shelley Vaisberg
Dinner 

Entertainment

This year’s celebration will feature an unforgettable performance by magician James Alan. 

James Alan proves that magic really is for grownups. Performing for over fifteen years, he has earned a reputation for producing experiences which are “thought provoking, astonishing funny and thoroughly entertaining.” His show, Magic & Martini, ran for four years in Toronto with over two hundred sold out performances. We are excited to see what James has in store for us! 
Learn more about James.

Optional Add-Ons:

Dinner 

Reserve or Sponsor a Table

Make it an even more enjoyable night by reserving or sponsoring a table for you and your colleagues. You may reserve or sponsor a table during the registration process.
Each reserved or sponsored table costs $40 plus HST and includes:

  • Preferential seating
  • Choice of guests (tables of 8 or 10)
  • If sponsoring: Your organization’s logo on a table card and recognition during the event

Please note: Reserving or sponsoring a table does not include admission to the event.

Awards event

Accommodations and Tourist Attractions

OSOT has reserved a block of rooms at the Marriott. Book by October 1 to receive the reduced rate of $329 + taxes.

While in downtown Toronto, why not extend your stay? Explore special offers and passes for major attractions, iconic museums and more through Destination Toronto. OSOT members have access to Perkopolis, offering additional savings and discounts on Toronto attractions and experiences.