Every year, SJC Media’s Toronto Life curates a list of 50 individuals who are trailblazing the Toronto scene. To celebrate all those who made a mark on the city this year, Toronto Life held an event at Harry Rosen’s flagship store on Bloor Street.

The night was filled with energetic live music, delicious bites, good conversation, and plenty of items from sponsors. Attendees included SJC’s Ken Hunt, President & Publisher of SJC Media and Sarah Fulford, the Editor-in-Chief of Toronto Life, as well as several list-makers.

After a long season of being stuck at home, a safely organized in-person event is something few could refuse.

“Virtual events have many benefits, including the opportunity to easily and quickly widen reach. But while they will continue to play a role in our new digital world, they don’t connect communities in the same way that in-person events do,” said Chantal Roy, Director of Membership Services for SJC media. “It is so great to see the pure joy on guests’ faces when they get to experience that connection with long lost friends, acquaintances and brands. There’s nothing like in person events that spark all of your senses!”

Who made the list? The round-up ranges from celebrities with TO roots like Drake, Simu Liu and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to politicians who are paving the way (and the roads) in TO such as John Tory and Chrystia Freeland. But we can’t forget those who have been essential in helping citizens during a tremendously tough pandemic era; to name a few, Peel Region’s medical officer of health, Lawrence Loh; Minister of National Defence, Anita Anan; and the infamous Vaccine Hunters (Sabrina Craig and Andrew Young), who sit at the coveted top spot on the list.

Below are some of the photo highlights of the exciting event marking the people who made an impact this year.

Check out the December issue of Toronto Life, on newsstands or available on AppleNews+, or see the digital round-up on torontolife.com.

Toronto Life’s “50 Most Influential” sign for the event at Harry Rosen’s flagship store.

Ken Hunt, President & Publisher of SJC Media, speaks to the crowd.

A live band performs as the guests mingle at the event.

The guests pose for a snap with their phone cameras (and smiles) out!

A photo of George Soleas, President & CEO of LCBO (and #47 on the list), is displayed over copies of Toronto Life.

Ken Hunt, President & Publisher of SJC Media (left) and Sarah Fulford, Editor-in-Chief of Toronto Life (right) celebrate Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential including Mayor John Tory (middle).

One of the Infamous Vaccine Hunters who sit at #1 on the list, Andrew Young (second from the left), poses with his family  

Sabrina Craig (left), the other half of The Vax Hunters and #1 Influential, poses with a smile

Influential #25 Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director and Head of TIFF, walks the red carpet at the event

Photo Credit:

George Pimentel 

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