The Transformation Awards Gala features a red carpet reception, a sumptuous dinner, multicultural entertainment, inspiring recipients, high profile presenters, a classy ceremony and youth from the Crossover Mentorship Program. 

With a focus on leadership, excellence and innovation through cross-cultural integration, the project's mission to inspire, transform, empower, showcase, celebrate, and integrate various elements of our heritage for a more perfect mosaic, is experienced firsthand.

Awards are handed out in twelve categories including: Lifetime Achievement Award, Leadership Award, Innovation Award, Development Award, The Professional Excellence Award, Public Service Award, Community Service Award, The Media Award, Entertainment Award, Enterprise Award, Harmony Award and Heritage Award.

Previous recipients of the Transformation Awards, also known as Diversity Awards, in-clude World Vision President, Dave Toycen; York University President Mamdouh Shoukri; former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Lincoln Alexander; Architect Douglas Cardinal; football legend Michael, “Pinball” Clemons; Founder of Hakim Optical, Hakimi Karimi; Mayor of Markham, Frank Scarpitti and others.