President's Reception and SHIFT2023 Recognition Event

The President’s Reception and SHIFT2023 Challenge and Honours event took place on June 22. The President's Reception kicked- off the evening celebrations with drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres inside the Special exhibit hall. Guests enjoyed the Dinosaur exhibit that was on display which featured life-size dinosaur replicas with ultra-realistic movement and sounds. Afterwards, the SHIFT2023 Challenge event took place inside Science North’s stunning Vale Cavern—a unique events space carved out of solid rock, and celebrated the five projects that navigated the intersection of architecture and human health with ideas that aim to improve happiness and well-being.

Architect Ryan Schwartz moderated the event, which included the five SHIFT2023 Challenge recipients announced earlier this year. The event included presentations by Emily Lensin, Howard Rideout, Erica Gomirato, Gordon Stratford & Alison Lumby and Mohcine Sadiq.

The evening also had architect Camille Mitchell presenting this year’s G. Randy Roberts Service Award to Dr. Ian Ellingham and OAA President Settimo Vilardi welcoming Honorary Members MP Brian Masse, Blaine Nicholls, Elsa Lam, and Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell.

President's Reception Image Gallery:

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Waiters Serving Hors d'oeuvres.

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OAA President, Settimo Vilardi engages with guests.

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Guests mingling.

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Dinosaur exhibit

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Attendees engaged in discussion while enjoying a drink.

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Dinosaur exhibit on display

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Guests engaging and mingling.

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Guests gather outside of the exhibit space.

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Guests mingling.

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Group of delegates engaged in deep discussion.

SHIFT2023 Recognition Event Image Gallery:

OAA President Settimo Vilardi delivers opening remarks.

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OAA President Settimo Vilardi delivers opening remarks.

Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell displayed on screen as she delivers video remarks.

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Her Honour, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivering video remarks as she acknowledges her Honorary Membership status wih the OAA.

Dr. Elsa Lam on stage with OAA President Settimo Vilardi receiving recognition as an Honorary member

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Dr. Elsa Lam on stage with OAA President Settimo Vilardi receiving recognition as an Honorary Member of the OAA.

MPP Brian Masse receives recogntion on screen for becoming a OAA Honorary Member

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Brian Masse MP, Windsor West receives recognition as an OAA Honorary Member.

Blaine Nicholls receives Honorary Membership award on stage from OAA President Settimo Vilardi

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Retired Arhitect Blaine Nicholls receives Honorary Membership award from OAA President Settimo Vilardi.

Dr. Ian Ellingham receives G. Randy Roberts Service Award from OAA President and Camille Mitchell

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Dr. Ian Ellingham receives G. Randy Roberts Service Award from OAA President Settimo Vilardi and last year's G. Randy Roberts Service Award recipient Camille Mitchell.

Howard Rideout receives SHIFT Award from OAA President Settimo Vilardi

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Howard Rideout receives SHIFT Award for Finding Balance in the Landscape of Muskoka from OAA President Settimo Vilardi.

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Erica Gomirato receives SHIFT Award for Healthy Cities: Sustainably Adapting the Dominion Foundry Complex from OAA President Settimo Vilardi

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Alison Lumby and Gordon Stratford recieve SHIFT award for Hospital Precint Commons from OAA President Settimo Vilardi.

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Mohcine Sadiq receives SHIFT award for Scaling Down: Shifting to Transit-Oriented Communities at Human Scale and Human Speed from OAA President Settimo Vilardi.