Sponsors of the 2026 Premier's Awards!
DIAMOND SPONSOR
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2026, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.70 trillion.
For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com. Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
Award presenter: Health Care Innovation category
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Hicks Morley is a leading Canadian law firm focused on advising employers on a range of workplace issues. With a 53-year history representing colleges in relation to employee and student issues, Hicks Morley’s 120+ lawyers are here to help you strategically navigate complex legal issues and achieve positive outcomes.
Award presenter: Entrepreneurship and Economic Development category
OCAS was established in 1991 as the centralized application service for Ontario’s public colleges and polytechnics. A trusted partner of the college system, we provide a responsive applicant experience, deliver data-informed insights, and amplify the value of Ontario’s public colleges.
Award presenter: Community Impact category
TD Insurance is one of Canada’s leading home insurers, with more than 75 years of experience protecting over 4 million customers nationwide. A leader in affinity partnerships, TD Insurance partners with alumni and professional groups to offer their members insurance solutions, tailored to help protect their needs and support their financial goals.
Award presenter: Culture and Creative Achievement category
Skills Ontario is changing lives and inspiring leaders through skilled trades and technologies. We partner with schools, colleges, businesses, labour groups, and governments to provide opportunities for youth for career exploration. Skills Ontario is building the future workforce.
Award presenter: Workforce and Skilled Trades Advancement category
GOLD SPONSOR
belairdirect is one of Canada’s leading direct-to-consumer insurance providers, offering simple, personalized home, auto, travel, and group benefits insurance solutions. With a focus on making insurance easier, belairdirect combines digital innovation with trusted advice and exceptional service to help Canadians protect what matters most.
SILVER SPONSOR
Encore creates memorable experiences that engage and transform organizations. Encore’s team of creators, innovators and experts deliver real results through strategy and creative, advanced technology, digital, environmental, staging, and digital solutions for hybrid, virtual and in-person events. Encore Canada operates in more than 20 countries worldwide and in every major market across Canada.
Niagara College has a full-time enrolment of more than 10,000 students from over 95 countries, who study in 130 diploma, certificate and bachelor degree programs at specialized campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara College is also involved in educational projects and partnerships around the world and is consistently ranked among Canada’s top 10 colleges for research funding. Learn more at niagaracollege.ca.