Gala 2024: Leadership Edition

Join us on Wednesday, October 9th for an exceptional evening at the Alliance Française where we celebrate the leadership and achievements of inspiring leaders, while offering a unique opportunity to network and share innovative ideas.
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Program Of The Evening

Cocktail Dinner & Networking

From 18:00 to 19:15, you can enjoy a moment of networking and meetings over a drink and sofas in the bright glass gallery of the Alliance Française.

Conference By Julien Bahain

At 7:15 p.m., you will enter the Alliance Française theater to attend a inspiring presentation on the topic of leadership led by Julien Bahain, Olympic rower, project manager and mentor.

Presentation Of The Leadership Awards

From 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., we will have the pleasure of presenting and presenting the four leadership awards long awaited. These awards are intended to recognize and honor individuals who have demonstrated a commitment and a positive influence in their fields. The winners will be announced live during the evening.

Cocktail & Music

Finally, starting at 8:30pm, the gala cocktail will be held in the gallery. You will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious sweet bites while continuing the exchanges with the other guests, all accompanied by Live music !

Our Speaker

Sport and the business world, what leadership lessons can we learn from it?

Julien Bahain

Julien Bahain, Olympic rower and project director agreed to come tell us her story and explore the depths of leadership and mentoring.



“We often talk about the parallel between sport and the business world. The motivation of the athletes we would like to transfer to our teams. The pre-match speech to galvanize our associates. Myth or reality? Explore the atypical career of Julien Bahain, marked by 17 years of rowing at a high level between Canada and France, as well as 15 years of project management in companies such as SNCF or Infrastructure BC, allowed him to dive into the world of sport, project management and multidisciplinary team management and thus develop a deep understanding of organizational challenges and the need for leadership where people are at the center of Succee.Let's discover together how to become inspiring leaders and mentors dedicated in our own spheres of influence.”

Celebrating The Leadership Awards Together

Women In Leadership

  • Mentoring and Support for Women : Recognizes leaders who have established mentoring or support programs for women within their organization.
  • Promoting Gender Equality : Honors initiatives that actively promote gender equality in the workplace.
  • Impact and Influence : Celebrates women leaders who have made a significant and lasting impact in their field.

Leadership & Sustainable Development

  • Ecological innovation : Proposal for innovative sustainability initiatives
  • Sustainable practices : Integration of sustainable practices in their business.
  • Measurable impact : Highlighting an initiative that has demonstrated a measurable impact on the environment.

Inclusive Leadership

  • Diversity and Inclusion : Promotion of diversity and inclusion within the organization.
  • Equity Initiatives : Organization of programs to ensure equity for all employees
  • Community Involvement : Active engagement with marginalized communities

French Entrepreneur Abroad

  • Expansion and Growth : French entrepreneurs who have succeeded in developing their business in Canada.
  • Cultural Adaptability : Adapting to local cultures and integrating practices that respect Canadian customs.
  • Innovation and Global Influence : Innovations with a global impact and that represent France internationally

Why submit an application?

Visibility

Share your inspiring journey with actors in the French-speaking community and take advantage of the visibility of our social networks.

A Reward

Receive a price of $1,000 in recognition of your exceptional leadership and speak before the guests.

Opportunities

Connect with leaders and potential partners to cultivate new opportunities.

The winners will be selected by a committee composed of four people from various sectors and professions, including two men and two women, thus ensuring a balanced and representative evaluation.

How Do I Submit An Application?

Do you recognize yourself in one of these awards? Do you want to highlight your career or your projects? Contact us at [email protected] to participate.

You can also propose a candidate that you have in mind and that you think is eligible for one of the awards.

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The Committee

Arnaud Petitvallet

Arnaud Petitvallet

Arnaud Petitvallet, co-founder and COO of Wize Tea, is recognized in the BC Business 30 under 30. Under his leadership, Wize Tea sold over $2.5 million in products, generated 130,000 hours of work, and employed over 150 people, all while improving gross margin and product innovation.

Céline Sauvage

Céline Sauvage

Céline Sauvage is a recognized real estate agent, specializing in residential properties. Chair of the board of directors of SDECB, she also managed the Maison de la Francophonie and chaired the board of directors of Réseau Femmes Colombie-Britannique.

Anthony Taylor

Anthony Taylor

Anthony Taylor works with organization leaders to facilitate their strategic planning sessions It creates structures to define vision, mission, and strategic priorities, ensuring alignment at the level of leadership, vision, and strategy across the organization.

Davina MacPhail

Davina MacPhail

Davina MacPhail has solid expertise in financing development projects, particularly in microfinance and social investment and has worked at Citigroup, HSBC and Phitrust. Abroad, she has managed microfinance and social enterprise projects.

Reserve Your Seat

Hurry up and reserve your seat to enjoy this exceptional evening, network and celebrate Francophone leaders from Western Canada!

Becoming A Partner

The Cercle Gala is an opportunity to promote your business in the face of Francophone and Francophile economic players from the Greater Vancouver area.
By joining the Gala du Cercle, you will contribute to the influence of the Francophonie in Canada while by benefiting from a high visibility with its actors.
Contact yourself in order to choose our sponsorship offers that best suit you!

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