For Immediate Release
Chinese Canadian Legend Award Invites Nominations As It Celebrates Silver Jubilee
(January 19, 2026, Toronto) The Chinese Canadian Legend Award celebrates its Silver Jubilee this year. Under the theme of “Inspiring Legends, Lasting Impact – Our Silver Journey and Beyond ,” the event will select six individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Canada, and nominations are open now.
The Award, established in year 2000, is a distinctive national award and has recognized 148 awardees over 24 sessions, with 24 special edition books celebrating these inspiring Chinese Canadians in various fields.
Chinese Canadian Legends Association (CCLA) President, Bammy Wong shared that “since the inception of the Award 25 years ago, we have continuously explored and reflected on our future development. Thanks to the efforts of our team members, and the recognition, participation and support of award recipients and the community over the years, the Award has become one of the most prestigious, influential and distinctive awards. During its Silver Jubilee, we are happy to move forward with our mission: to recognize and enhance the achievements and contributions of the Chinese Canadians, to foster understanding, respect and integration among diverse cultures and communities.”
CCLA is honoured to work with former Senator, the Honourable Dr. Vivienne Poy as Honorary Chair of the Advisory Committee, former Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba, the Honourable Dr. Philip Lee as Honorary Advisor, Alexandra Ngan and Dennis Au-Yeung as Co-Chairs of the Organizing Committee, Fellow Chartered Accountant Stanley Kwan as Chair of the Selection Committee, Stephen Siu as Chair of the Editorial Committee, Glenn Chan as Chair of the Operations Committee and Viola Poon as Secretary.
Alexandra Ngan, Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee, said: “The Award is to honour outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our society. It also serves to inspire all to embrace the Chinese Canadian Legend spirit — to face life positively, demonstrate resilience amidst adversity, and extend compassion to others. This year marks the Silver Jubilee of the Award, a significant milestone that deserves cherishing and celebration. This year’s theme is ‘Inspiring Legends, Lasting Impact – Our Silver Journey and Beyond’, we hope that the remarkable stories of the awardees will be inspiring, encouraging the public to mutually uplift each other, to persevere and forge ahead, creating legends with lasting impact.”
Dennis Au-Yeung, the other Co-Chair, said: “This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Award. On this Silver Jubilee, we urge our community to support this meaningful event and to nominate outstanding individuals who have made remarkable contributions to our society. We believe there are many successful examples of Chinese Canadians around the world waiting to be discovered and worthy of praise. We hope that by honoring these individuals, we can promote the spirit of perseverance and
giving. Furthermore, sharing their extraordinary stories may inspire the future generations, thus achieving the goal of passing on these excellent legacy.”
Selection Committee Chair Stanley Kwan said that the Award nominations are open to anyone regardless of wealth, reputation, gender, age or education (except for incumbent elected representatives at all three levels of government). He said: “Those who are nominated and agree to participate will be included in the candidate list after being approved by the Organizing Committee, and will be rigorously reviewed by the Selection Committee. The selection criteria focus on individuals who strive in adversity, make outstanding contributions to Canada and have a positive influence as role models.”
Stephen Siu, the Editorial Board Chair pointed out that “each story in the Chinese Canadian Award book constitutes a part of the history of the Chinese community’s endeavors and struggles in Canada. He said: “Compiling the inspirational stories of the award winners into a book provides important reference material for people who are interested in the development of the Chinese community in Canada. The entire series of interviews in the book is highly collectible.”
The book collections are currently kept in the libraries of many universities in Canada and Hong Kong.
Glenn Chan, Chairman of the Operations Committee, said: “CCLA has always been actively involved in community work. Over the years, we have encouraged young people to not only participate in the volunteer work of the Award, but also to serve the community and strive to build a better future.”
Nominations for the Chinese Canadian Legend Award are open until February 28, 2026. Nominations must include the names, contact addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of both the nominator and the nominee, along with a brief biography of 1,000 words and relevant information. Nominators can also download the nomination form from the CCLA website www.cclegends.ca and email the information to info@cclegends.ca. All information will be kept confidential.
The 2026 Chinese Canadian Legend Award Gala Dinner will be held on July 11 (Saturday) at the Sheraton Hotel, Richmond Hill. For more information, please visit www.cclegends.ca
「紅楓傳奇」喜迎銀禧 2026年選拔現接受提名
(2026年1月19日，多倫多訊） 一年一度的「紅楓傳奇」盛事，今年昂然邁進25周年，喜迎銀禧，將以「銀禧共勉締傳奇」為主題，選出六位對加拿大社會有卓越貢獻的傳奇人物，並由即日起接受提名。
「紅楓傳奇」是全國性的卓越獎項，自2000年主辦迄今，過去24屆合共選出148位得獎者，並出版了24輯專書。
「红楓傳奇協會」會長王昆明表示： 「自初舉辦辦紅紅楓傳奇，，十五載以以，，們一一不斷摸 索和思考未，的發展方向。憑著團隊的努力，得獎人的認同、參與，以及社區的支持，發展至今成為獨樹一幟、極受尊重和具影響力的奬項，令們一深感鼓舞。際此銀禧年度，們一欣然向前邁進的同時，仍毋忘舉心: 協會的宗旨是對加國華人的成就和貢獻予以表揚及提升，並促進多元文化及社區之間的瞭解、尊重和共融。」
王昆明說，「红楓傳奇協會」深感榮幸，獲前參議員利德蕙博士擔任顧問委員會榮譽主席、前緬省省督李紹麟博士擔任榮譽顧問、顏惠霞律師和歐陽健昌擔任籌委會共同主席、資深特許會計師關保衛擔任甄選團主席、蕭顯揚擔任編輯委員會主席、陳偉才擔任運作委員會主席，以及潘嘉儀擔任秘書長。
籌委會共同主席顏惠霞律師說：「辦辦紅紅楓傳奇，人物選拔之主要目的，是藉著表揚對社會有卓越貢獻的傑出人士，激勵大家發揮 “積極面對人生、逆境自強及愛心助人”的紅楓精神。今年紅紅楓傳奇，欣逢銀禧，這重要里程碑實在值得珍視歡慶。大會以「銀禧共勉締傳奇」為主題，現廣邀提名，參加選拔。回首過去，們一喜悦感恩；展望將，，們一昂首濶步。繼往開，，期盼今屆得獎人的傳奇故事，能鼓舞人心，大眾互勉互勵，縱遇荊棘逆境，也堅毅奮發開拓前路，締造影響深遠的傳奇。」
籌委會共同主席歐陽健昌說：「紅紅楓傳奇，今年踏進25周年，在這銀禧新里程，們一呼籲各界人士大力支持這項別具意義的人物選拔，踴躍提名對加拿大社會有卓越貢獻的傑出人物，接受大會嘉許。相信全球各地的加籍華人還有很多成功的範例有待發掘，值得表揚。期待透過表揚傳奇人物，宏揚奮鬥、助人及公益的精神。此外，述說廣傳他一的斷凡事蹟，對社會人士和下一代也有所激勵，冀能達到傳承之旨。」
甄選團主席關保衛表示：「紅紅楓傳奇，人物選辦歡迎任何人士參選，除在任民選三級政府代表斷可參加外，經提名及同意參選者，在獲籌委會審核通過後，將列入候選名單，由甄選團嚴謹評選。選辦斷設任何界限，亦斷論財富、名望、性別、年齡或學歷。甄選準則著重個人於逆境中奮發向上，啟發世道人心，對國家、社會、社區卓有貢獻，並有積極影響和激勵作用。」
《紅楓傳奇》編輯委員會主席蕭顯揚指出： 「紅紅楓傳奇 ，的每個故事，都構成華人在加國奮鬥史的一部分，這片片楓葉會繼續染紅們一後繼者美麗的心。們一把得獎者的勵志故事編製成書，實在為研究加國華人社區發展的人士，提供了重要參考資料。整套《紅楓傳奇》人物專訪，極具收藏價值。」
《紅楓傳奇》專輯現已分別收藏於加拿大和香港的多間大學之圖書館。此外，香港中央圖書館和加拿大國際學校，亦有收藏《紅楓傳奇》。
運作委員會主席陳偉才表示： 「紅 紅楓傳奇協會， 向，積極參與社區工作。過去多年，，們一五分鼓勵青少年，除了參與籌辦紅紅楓傳奇，的義務工作外，也致力服務社會，為建立更美好的將，而努力。」
「紅楓傳奇」人物選拔公開接受提名至 2026年2 月28日截止，提名內容須註明提名人和獲提名人的姓名、聯絡地址、電話和電郵地址，以及一篇一千字的扼要人物簡介及相關資料。提名人亦可於「红楓傳奇協會」網址 www.cclegends.ca 下以提名表格，將資料電郵至 info@cclegends.ca。所有資料將予保密。
2026年「紅楓傳奇」頒獎晚宴，將於7月11日 (星期六) 在烈治文山喜，登酒店辦行。查詢詳情，可瀏覽網址﹕www.cclegends.ca