The Canadian Screen Awards will recognize actor Mike Myers, sportscaster Hazel Mae, and others during this year’s Canadian Screen Week. Myers, Mae, Canadian Film Centre executive director Maxine Bailey, and filmmaker Chandler Levack’s film “Mile End Kicks” will be honored for their significant impact on film and television. Tammy Frick, CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, expressed excitement about honoring these individuals for their creativity and dedication to Canadian screen arts.
Canadian Screen Week is scheduled to take place in Toronto from May 27 to May 31, culminating in the Canadian Screen Awards ceremony celebrating excellence in Canadian cinema, television, and digital media.
Mike Myers, a Toronto-born actor known for his roles in “Saturday Night Live,” “Austin Powers,” and “Shrek,” will receive the Academy Icon Award for his outstanding contributions to the media industry both in Canada and abroad. The Canadian Academy lauds Myers as one of the most versatile performers of his generation, with over 80 film and television credits to his name.
Hazel Mae, a prominent figure in Canadian sportscasting, will be presented with the Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism in recognition of her exceptional work covering events like the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series. She has also received accolades such as the Jack Graney Award from the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for her contributions to sports reporting.
Maxine Bailey, the executive director of the Canadian Film Centre, will be honored with the Changemaker Award for her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in Canadian media. Bailey has been instrumental in advancing equity and inclusion within the industry, with a focus on confronting racism and discrimination and amplifying underrepresented perspectives.
Chandler Levack’s film “Mile End Kicks” will receive the Sustainable Production Award for its commitment to environmentally friendly practices during production. The film showcases the music scene in Montreal’s Mile End neighborhood and is recognized for its meaningful environmental leadership in both production methods and sustainability depictions.
The Canadian Screen Awards ceremony, hosted by actor Andrew Phung, will be broadcast on CBC and streamed on CBC Gem on May 31 at 8 p.m. ET. The ceremony will also be simulcast on Bell-owned CTV and Crave, and Corus-owned Global and STACKTV.