Faces of Fusion

Faces of Fusion is back!

We are so excited to be celebrating another year of Fusion Saint John. And the best way to celebrate is by toasting to the people that make our community great.

Faces of Fusion will be held on the evening of Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal (111 Water St., Saint John, N.B.).

The evening features the chance to build your network, bid on some fabulous silent auction items, and celebrate five award winners who make a meaningful impact on the Saint John community.

The award categories and nominees are (winners will be announced at the podium):

1. Entrepreneur/Business presented by Envision Saint John: Bloom Funding, CORE Health Group, Jeremiah’s / Charlotte Street Bakery
2. Environmental/Sustainability presented by J.D. Irving: Nicole Ross, Shaun Hickey, Roxanne MacKinnon
3. Arts & Culture presented by AREA 506: Christiana Myers, Saint John Theatre Company, Moonlight Bazaar
4. Saint John Champion (Community Organizer) presented by the Saint John Sea Dogs: Julia Wright, Gen Next, Dominique Leger
5. New “Johner” (Newcomer) presented by Port Saint John: Oshundiya Kolawole (Kola), Mohamed Bagha, Minal Swift

So get your tickets and keep your eye on our socials (@fusionsj) as we ramp up to the event and share more info about how to celebrate the Faces of Fusion in our community.

Fusion board alumni, use the code FUSIONALUM at check out for a special discount!

Nominee selection process

Transparency is key, and we’re delighted to share how this year’s Faces of Fusion Award winners were chosen.

Here’s how it all came together:

• Nominations poured in both from the public – our vibrant community – and Fusion board members.
• Once all nominations were collected, our external jury carefully reviewed submissions to select the top three finalists in each category.
• After much thoughtful discussion, the final winners were chosen.

Nominees were reviewed with care and thought by an external, independent jury composed of four Fusion board alumni. In the event of a conflict of interest, the juror abstained from deliberations.

We are grateful for the expertise and dedication of our alumni jury for maintaining an impartial and thoughtful selection process. This ensures our awards truly celebrate those who are making a meaningful impact in our community.

Accessibility

The Marco Polo Cruise Terminal is located on the ground floor at street level. The venue, including bathroom facilities, is wheelchair-accessible. All-gender bathrooms will be available.

About Fusion Saint John

Fusion Saint John creates space to network, collaborate, find opportunities, and build social/professional relationships. We work together to promote the Saint John region as a place to build your life. We are a non-profit organization run by a volunteer board of directors.